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American Water Ranks No. 1 in Utilities Industry on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 List

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American Water (AWK) has been ranked number 1 in the utilities industry on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list. The company's President and CEO, M. Susan Hardwick, expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the engaged and diverse workforce. The ranking was based on an independent survey of over 170,000 U.S.-based employees, with a focus on employee recommendations and ratings.
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CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been ranked number 1 in the utilities industry on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list. The ranking is based on an independent survey of employees.

"American Water is honored to receive recognition on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list," said M. Susan Hardwick, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. "We are extremely fortunate to have such an engaged, talented and diverse workforce, focused on building a better workplace where our people can thrive.”

Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 170,000 U.S.-based employees at companies with at least 1,000 employees. Companies with more than 5,000 employees were eligible for the category of large employers. Survey respondents were asked if they would recommend their employer to others and given the chance to rate other employers in their respective industries. All survey responses were tallied and weighted to produce a score for each company.

View the full list of Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 here.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Media Contact:

Alicia Barbieri

Director, Communications and External Affairs

American Water

(856) 676-8103

alicia.barbieri@amwater.com

Source: American Water

FAQ

What is American Water's (AWK) ranking on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list?

American Water (AWK) has been ranked number 1 in the utilities industry on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list.

Who is the President and CEO of American Water (AWK)?

M. Susan Hardwick is the President and Chief Executive Officer of American Water (AWK).

How many U.S.-based employees were surveyed for the ranking?

Over 170,000 U.S.-based employees were surveyed for the ranking.

What was the criteria for the ranking on Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list?

The ranking was based on employee recommendations and ratings from the surveyed employees.

Who conducted the survey for the Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list?

Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to conduct the survey for the Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2024 list.

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founded in 1886, american water is the largest publicly traded u.s. water and wastewater utility company. with headquarters in voorhees, n.j., the company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 14 million people in more than 40 states as well as parts of canada. more information can be found at www.amwater.com.