Awards and Recognition
Our Team Achievements
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and its parent company, Nestlé S.A., are frequently recognized by local, national, and international organizations for our positive work environment, focus on our associates, and career opportunities. Here is a sampling of some of the awards that we are proud to have received:
Best Place to Work - In 2009, Nestlé Purina was honored as the best place to work in the giant category in St. Louis by the St. Louis Business Journal. Our company's unique culture, which encourages employees to bring their dogs to work, was one of many characteristics of Nestlé Purina that helped us become one of the best places to work in St. Louis. In addition, associates enjoy an on-site fitness center, company store, medical center, and daycare programming for children.
Best Places to Work in St. Louis - In 2008, Nestlé Purina was honored as one of the Best Places to Work in St. Louis by the St. Louis Business Journal based on the company's unique culture which encourages employees to bring their dogs to work. In addition, associates enjoy an on-site fitness center, company store, medical center, and daycare programming for children.
50 Best Places to Work - In January 2009, Nestlé Purina was named as one of St. Louis Magazine's 50 best places to work. Our unique culture, as well as many other perks Nestlé Purina offers to associates, helped us to be featured in St. Louis Magazine and recognized as one of the best places to work in St. Louis.
Heroes of the Planet Award - In 2008, Nestlé Purina was named a finalist for the St. Louis Business Journal's "Heroes of the Planet Award" for their Sustainable Operations.
In August 2008, Nestlé Purina's positive work environment and unique culture where associates are welcome to bring their pets to work were highlighted in AAIM's Connection Magazine. According to AAIM, "Bringing 'man's best friend' to work isn't the only perk available to employees. Add these to the list of work/life benefits: flex-time, business casual dress, on-site fitness center, a company store with Nestlé products at discounted prices, shipping and mailing center, a credit union, mothers' lounge, cafeteria and an on-site daycare."
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Best Places to Launch a Career - Nestlé USA was recognized by Business Week among their list of Best Places to Launch a Career.
Fortune Magazine's Most Admired - In 2008, Nestlé was ranked #1 in the consumer food products industry in Fortune Magazine's annual survey of America's Most Admired Companies.
Fortune Magazine's Most Admired - In 2009, Nestlé was again ranked as the #1 most admired company in the consumer food products industry by Fortune Magazine.
2008 SPARC Award - In 2008, Nestlé Purina received the top honor in the pet care category from Supplier Performance Awards by Retail Category (SPARC). This award is voted on by our retailers, and Nestlé Purina has received the highest honor from SPARC three times in the past three years.
Supermarket News Category Excellence Award - Nestlé Purina also received the pet care gold medal from the Supermarket News Category Excellence Awards in 2008. Nestlé Purina was honored by Supermarket News for sharing our best practices, assortment of quality products, and promotional support given to grocery stores.
RCGA's Top 50 - In 2008, Nestlé Purina was again voted among the Top 50 Businesses Shaping the Future of St. Louis by the St. Louis RCGA. This award is presented to companies based on their significant dedication to the St. Louis business community as well as the positive contribution they make to enhance the local area..
Nestlé Innovation Awards - Not only is Nestlé Purina recognized for our efforts externally, we are also recognized internally at the Nestlé marketing summit. In April of 2008, the Nestlé Innovation Awards were held, and Nestlé Purina received a silver innovation award for the development and design of Beneful Prepared Meals, as well as a bronze innovation award for Purina Veterinary Diets FortiFlora.
Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award - In 2008, Nestlé Purina donated several tons of dog and cat food to assist in hurricane relief efforts. Nestlé Purina has also helped with relief efforts for natural disaster in the past, by donating over 33 tons of dog and cat food after Hurricane Katrina. We are being recognized by the Louisiana Humane Society as an outstanding corporate citizen because of our assistance.
Barron's Most Respected - In 2009, Nestlé was recognized by Barron's Magazine as being one of the most respected companies in the world.