Best Places to Work in Snow & Ice 2025

The Best Places to Work in Snow & Ice award recognizes companies that empower their workforce and promote our industry as one in which you can build successful and rewarding careers. Applicants are judged on their commitment to promoting employee engagement, professional development, effective management, team dynamics and trust in leadership.



Applicants must agree to send a survey to all full- and part-time employees (not seasonal). The survey results will be added to your overall score. At least 25% of your employees must respond by April 11. A unique link will be sent to the person completing the form.

Training & Professional Development

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Does the company conduct a preseason kickoff meeting for all employees involved with snow and ice operations?*
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Do you have at least one CSP on staff?*
Do you have at least one ASM on staff?*

Safety

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Manager Effectiveness

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Does your company have a formal policy and procedure for providing employee performance feedback?*
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Does the company provide a documented promotion plan for employees seeking expanded roles and responsibilities?*
Does the company prioritize hiring from within before seeking outside candidates?*
Does the company have a formal, documented process for employee discipline?*
Does the company have a whistleblower policy?*

Personnel Engagement & Support

Does the company have a formal awards/recognition event or program?*
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Does the company have a formal mentoring program between leaders and staff?*

Trust in Leadership

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