Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Company Elite Winners Announced Today

CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Appreciating the true value of one's employees and the contributions they make toward a successful company are just some of the traits of the Chicago companies that have been named an Elite Winner at "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" annual awards competition. The event presented by the National Association for Business Resources recognizes only 11 Elite Winners from among the 101 Best and Brightest Companies that were honored today.

These Elite Chicago companies represent the best practices in human resources programs. The winners are selected based on their overall high scores and are then named an Elite winner in their respective category. The most prestigious award, the "Best of the Best," was presented to BGT Partners of Chicago, which demonstrated excellence in all categories.  

BGT Partners stood above all of this year's entries with exceptional human resources practices. The company outranked all of the competing 101 companies in every category that the NABR uses to evaluate the winning entries.

"We are proud to provide a forum for these select companies to be recognized and honored," said NABR President Jennifer Kluge. "It takes dedication and a strong commitment to one's employees to be named an Elite Winner. This year's recipients keep innovative human resource initiatives at the forefront and make it a priority to consider their workforce as an essential aspect in their company success."

Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

2012 Elite Category Winners

Sponsors of the "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" include ABC 7, Corp!, FONA International, IIT's Center for Research and Service, The Management Association of Illinois, Harrah's Joliet, Verizon Wireless, Assurance, VW Credit, Arrow Strategies, West Monroe Partners, and Omron Automation & Safety.

The "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," a program of the National Association for Business Resources, is presented annually in Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Houston, West Michigan and now nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for 2013. 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.

SOURCE National Association for Business Resources