Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies 'Elite Winners' Announced Today

ATLANTA, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At the first ever Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For luncheon held today, June 20, 2011, at the Marriott Atlanta Century Center, not only were numerous companies honored, but three Elite winners were also honored, representing three different award categories.

Presented by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), the Best and Brightest elite award categories are: Small-Size Business, Medium-Size Business and Large-Size Business. (See following list of winners.)

Of the three categories, one elite winning company was selected from each category. Elite winners are selected based on their high scores and then named an Elite winner in their respective category.

Each company's entry was evaluated by an independent research firm. Nominated companies are assessed by reviewing a number of key measures in each category.

"Elite Award recipients keep innovative human resource initiatives at the forefront of their company culture and make it a priority to consider their work force as an essential aspect in their company success. Our Association is proud to provide a forum for these select companies to be recognized and honored," said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president.

Sponsors of the "Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" include Atlanta Business Radio X, WSB TV 2, Atlanta Daily World, Corp! Magazine Companion Life and Atlanta Women in Business.

The "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," a program of the National Association for Business Resources, is presented annually in four markets: Atlanta, Metro Detroit, Chicago and West Michigan. Nominations are now being accepted for 2012. Visit www.101bestandbrightest.com to obtain an application.

Based in Warren, Mich., the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) is a business organization of small to medium-sized businesses, representing more than 20,000 members who employ over 200,0000 persons nationally. Members include attorneys, physicians, architects, accountants, construction companies, banks, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and the like.  Member businesses receive numerous benefits including free legal and financial consultations; discounted technology, automotive and office products; employee training and recruitment assistance; and competitive insurance rates. Visit NABR online at www.nationalbiz.org.

Contact:  Sue Voyles (734) 667-2005
Jennifer Kluge (866) 321-1822

SOURCE National Association for Business Resources