101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST
AWARDS IN 2011

RED CARPET INTERVIEWS
You're invited to a party as we celebrate the biggest event of the year!
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. All participating companies receive a complimentary assessment report and benefits through out the year. Winning companies are invited to celebrate in one of our many event regions.
  • Matt Rzepka from Valley Oak Financial, PLC accepting Best of The Best Overall Winner award present to him by Suzanne Geha, Wood TV8 and Jennifer Kluge, Michigan Business and Professional Associaton.
  • Winners at the West Michigan 101 Best and Brightest honored on stage.
  • Ted Gillary from the Detroit Athletic Club accepting the Elite Award for Employee Engagement & Commitment, present by Chuck Stokes from Channel 7 ABC.
  • Winners at the Metro Detroit 101 Best and Brightest honored on stage by sponsor Marcia Moore, from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and emcee Rhonda Walker of WDIV Local 4.
  • Best of The Best Overall Winner Brandon MacShara from Arrow Strategies accepting his award presented by Chuck Stokes from Channel 7 ABC and Rhonda Walker of WDIV Local 4.
  • Dave Veneklase, Davenport University discussing the selection process of the winners.
  • Larry Andrus, Trivalent Group discussing how to Leverage Collaboration to Grow your Business and your Team.
  • Amy Bastuga from Radio Flyer accepting Best of The Best Overall Winner award present to her by Judy Hsu, ABC 7 Chicago News, Pat Cassidy, WBBM News Radio, and Jennifer Kluge, National Association for Business Resources.
  • Winners at the Chicago 101 Best and Brightest honored on stage by sponsor Jennifer Dennison, from Verizon Wireless, and emcee Judy Hsu, ABC 7 Chicago News.
  • Elite Winner for Recognition and Retention Digitas.
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