GCPS honored with second consecutive “exceptional” employee engagement award

     Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement. This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.  

     "Winning the Gallup Workplace Excellence Award two years in a row is validation of the work GCPS does around ensuring our staff shows up, receiving the support they need to feel safe, welcome, and supported in their work, which is teaching and learning," says GCPS Chief Human Resources Officer Cathy Hardin.

     Based on data from more than 3.3 million employees across 347 organizations in more than 50 industries and 90 countries, Gallup’s analysis identifies workplaces that excel in employee engagement. Highly engaged organizations significantly outperform their peers in key business outcomes, including customer ratings, profitability, productivity, turnover, safety, absenteeism, and overall well-being. Despite mounting pressure to adapt and perform in an increasingly uncertain environment, GCPS has remained committed to engaging and developing its employees in ways that enhance the district’s mission and impact. 

     For a complete list of 2026 GEWA winners, visit the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winners page. Additional information about the awards can be found on the Gallup webpage.