“At Torch, more than a third of our employee-owners are millennials who will help carry the torch for our company’s future endeavors,” says Torch President and CEO John Watson. “It is an honor to work alongside bright employee-owners from every generation as we work together for the benefit of our customers and our company.”

The Best Workplaces for Millennials stand out for their unique, innovative cultures, which helps them attract and retain Millennial employees. Great Place to Work evaluated team members’ experience on the job, including employee pride in the organization’s community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Torch has achieved this culture through programs including the Society of Torch Emerging Professionals (STEPs), a voluntary internal group that currently has more than 100 members and focuses on professional development, networking, and community outreach opportunities for early career professionals. Torch has also implemented mentorship programs, a Leadership Book Club, training opportunities, and more.

“For many years, organizations have put forth considerable effort towards attracting and retaining millennial talent” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “The Best Workplaces on this list have created cultures where its youngest employees experience not only an environment where they can grow professionally and personally, but also find a deeper sense of purpose in their work. As we prepare for a large influx of young professionals from Generation Z to enter the work force for the first time, these organizations have distinguished themselves as the leaders in attracting and developing the leaders of tomorrow.”

The Best Workplaces for Millennials is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. Torch was also ranked a Best Workplace for Millennials in 2018 by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE, as well as a Best Workplace in Consulting & Professionals Services in 2016-2020, in addition to a Best Small and Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE in 2016-2018.

Torch Technologies is proud to announce that it has been selected for a “Best in Business” award in Colorado Springs. Torch was selected as the third place “Best in Business” award recipient in the Cybersecurity & Homeland Security category.

The awards program, held at Almagre and virtually for those who wanted to watch from the comfort of their own home, was hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal, on June 24, 2020. Selections for the Best in Business awards were based on Colorado Springs Business Journal reader votes for businesses in each category, and the top three companies from each category were awarded.

Torch President and CEO John Watson said, “We are honored to be recognized as a Best in Business in Colorado Springs recipient, especially during this unprecedented time. Great people make up the core of every good company and great people shine during a time of crisis. We are very fortunate to have great people who care about our mission, our community and our company; and who have shone brightly over the past few months as we have all navigated this COVID-19 pandemic.”

Great Place to Work has once again honored Torch Technologies (Torch) as one of the 2020 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services. The ranking is representing more than 357,000 employees working in the consulting or professional services industry in the United States. Great Place to Work, a global people analytics and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included the extent to which employees trust leaders, the respect with which people are treated, the fairness of workplace decisions, and how much camaraderie there is among the team. Rankings are based on employees’ feedback and reward companies who best include all employees, no matter who they are or what they do for the organization. Torch took the No. 20 spot on the Large Companies list.

 “During these unprecedented times, we are especially proud of the special culture that we have at Torch. Throughout this pandemic, we have witnessed extraordinary displays of collaboration, innovation, personal integrity, and determination within our employee-owners,” said Torch President and CEO John Watson. “It is an honor to be able to work with such an exceptional team every day. We are also honored that our employee-owners continue to rate our workplace highly, and that Great Place to Work® is recognizing our positive culture for the fifth consecutive year.”

The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services stand out for excelling in one of the nation’s most competitive marketplaces.

“COVID-19 creates very unpredictable and rapidly changing markets for Consulting & Professional Services companies,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “Companies on this list stand out for the high level of trust they have built with their entire workforce. High-trust, For All cultures enable these organizations today to quickly adjust to remote work arrangements and to successfully navigate through uncertain times.”

The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. Torch Technologies was also ranked as a Best Workplace in Consulting & Professionals Services in 2016-2019, as well as a Small and Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE in 2016-2018, in addition to a Best Workplace for Millennials in 2018 by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

“We are proud of our culture that benefits not only our customers and our employee-owners, but also our communities,” says Torch President and CEO John Watson. “It is an honor that our employees continue to rate our workplace highly, and that Great Place to Work® and Fortune are recognizing our positive culture for the fourth consecutive year.”

The Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services stand out for exceling in a competitive industry.

“Consulting and Professional Services companies operate in some of the most competitive spaces and endure the challenges of unpredictable and rapidly changing markets,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “The Best Workplaces on this list have invested in the professional development and personal care of their employees; which have become crucial parts of their value proposition that separate them from the competition in recruiting and retaining talent.”

The Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. Torch Technologies also was ranked as a Best Workplace in Consulting & Professionals Services in 2016, 2017, and 2018, as well as a Small and Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE in 2016, 2017, and 2018, in addition to a Best Workplace for Millennials in 2018 by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

“We are proud of the culture that we have created and been able to maintain at Torch. Our healthy company culture benefits our employee-owners, and thus ultimately benefits our customers, our community, and the warfighter,” says Torch President John Watson. “As a 100% employee-owned company, our continued success is because of our loyal and dedicated employee-owners who make our company a great place to work.”

The Best Small & Medium Workplaces stand out for excelling in the industry’s rapidly-changing marketplace. With Torch’s continued growth and success also comes additional responsibility to maintain that culture within the company. Torch has implemented many new programs and resources to educate and empower its employee-owners. One example includes Society of Torch Emerging Professionals (STEPs), an organization founded in response to the rapid growth at Torch. STEPs, with its members, fosters a sense of cohesion across business units and groups, provides professional development opportunities through panels and speakers, provides opportunities for community service and outreach through volunteering and hosting drives for local nonprofit organizations, and provides an avenue for social networking and a sense of community through hosted events.

“When it comes to revenue growth and innovation, the 2018 Best Small & Medium Workplaces continue to outperform their peers making these companies more competitive and helping them secure their position in the marketplace,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “What these companies do differently than their peers is that they offer a great workplace for all employees, regardless of role or personal traits.”

The Best Small & Medium Workplaces list is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. Torch Technologies also was ranked as a Best Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE in 2016 and 2017, as well as a Best Workplace for Consulting & Professional Services in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Additionally, Torch was ranked as a Best Workplace for Millennials in 2018.

“At Torch, we have been intentional in our efforts to attract and retain talent from every generation of our workforce, maintaining a culture that allows all employee-owners an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success and to grow in their career with the company,” says Torch President John Watson.

The Best Workplaces for Millennials stand out for their unique, innovative cultures, which helps them attract and retain Millennial employees. Great Place to Work, a research and consulting firm, evaluated more than 50 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization’s community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Torch has achieved this unique culture through a number of programs including the Society of Torch Emerging Professionals (STEPs), a voluntary internal group that currently has more than 70 members and focuses on professional development, networking, and community outreach opportunities for early career professionals. Torch has also implemented mentorship programs, a Leadership Book Club, training opportunities, and more.

“Great Place to Work is proud of these Best Workplaces that give their Millennial employees the tools they need to succeed,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “Organizations like Torch Technologies set the bar for other workplaces seeking to retain and develop the next generation of leaders, and prove that giving Millennials jobs with purpose and meaning drives them to give their best at work, benefitting the company as a whole.”

The Best Workplaces for Millennials is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. Torch Technologies was also ranked as a Best Workplace in Consulting & Professionals Services in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and as a Small and Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE in 2016 and 2017.

“At Torch, we are committed to maintaining our unique culture, despite our company’s continued growth,” says Torch President John Watson. “We are proud of our culture that benefits not only our customers and our employee-owners, but also our communities. It is an honor that our employees continue to rate our workplace highly, and that Great Place to Work® and Fortune are recognizing our positive culture for the third consecutive year.”

The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services stand out for thriving in the competitive marketplace.

“Great Place to Work is proud to have these Best Workplaces show that maximizing human potential creates a great workplace and drives business performance,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “Organizations like Torch Technologies set the bar for other Consulting & Professional Services companies by practicing what they preach.”

The Best Workplaces in the Consulting & Professional Services is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. Torch Technologies was also ranked as a Best Workplace in Consulting & Professionals Services in 2016 and 2017, and as a Small and Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune in 2016 and 2017.

The program, held at the Von Braun Center North Hall, was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County. More than 170 companies were nominated, and 15 were named as the “Best Places to Work.” This is the fifth time Torch has been named a “Best Place to Work” by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, receiving recognition in 2008, 2012, 2016, and again in 2017.

Quantum Workplace, a national company that specializes in measuring workplace satisfaction, measured and selected companies based on the following criteria: team effectiveness, retention probability, alignment with goals, trust with co-workers, individual contribution, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, work engagement and people practices. The selections were based solely on anonymous employee survey inputs, and the top three companies from each category were awarded.

Torch President John Watson said, “We are honored to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Huntsville/Madison County for the third consecutive year. Great people make up the core of every great company. Thank you to all of our employee-owners who truly make Torch the best place to work.”

This ranking considered 74,000 surveys from employees at hundreds of businesses in all sectors of the economy. Torch earned a spot on this list based on our employees’ assessment of the camaraderie, leadership, fairness, rewards and career opportunities enjoyed by all in our workplace. Torch ranked #14 among the winning medium organizations.

“At Torch, we are proud of the unique culture that we have created. With a company culture that benefits our employee-owners, we also ultimately benefit our customers, our community, and the warfighter,” says Torch President John Watson. “We know we have our employee-owners to thank for our continued success as a 100% employee-owned company. We are fortunate to be a part of a growing group of talented people who make our company a great place to work.”

Outstanding small and mid-sized employers – as identified by their employees – are substantially more likely to report work experiences linked to retention, innovation and good customer service, according to research by Great Place to Work. The winning organizations also are more likely than their peers to maintain a healthy organizational culture as they grow larger and more complex.

“The Best Small & Medium workplaces are laying the groundwork for future success by building trust, cooperation and leadership credibility. All of these enhance business performance and create a positive environment for doing business,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.

The Best Small & Medium Workplaces is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on research into employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. Torch also was ranked as a Best Medium Workplace by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE in 2016, as well as a Best Workplace for Consulting & Professional Services in 2016 and 2017.

About the Best Small & Medium Workplaces

The ranking was based on anonymous feedback from more than 74,000 employees working at Great Place to Work-Certified organizations. Employees completed a Trust Index survey with more than 50 questions assessing pride, camaraderie, executive effectiveness, innovation, benefits, professional development and other elements of a great workplace. Scores also considered organizations’ performance relative to their size and industry, as well as their ability to provide a great workplace for all employees, regardless of who they are or what they do. Survey results from eligible companies had a 6 percent margin of error, at most, with a 95 percent confidence level. Organizations with 10 to 99 employees were considered for the small workplaces list and those with 100-999 employees were considered for the medium list.

To find out more about becoming Great Place to Work-Certified and eligible for Best Workplaces lists published with FORTUNE, visit Greatplacetowork.com.

The program, held at the Von Braun Center North Hall, was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County. More than 80 companies were nominated, and 15 were named as the “Best Places to Work.” This is the fourth time Torch has been named a “Best Place to Work” by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, receiving recognition in 2008, 2012 and again in 2016.

Quantum Workplace, a national company that specializes in measuring workplace satisfaction, measured and selected companies based on the following criteria: team effectiveness, retention probability, alignment with goals, trust with co-workers, individual contribution, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, work engagement and people practices. The selections were based solely on anonymous employee survey inputs, and the top three companies from each category were awarded.

Torch President John Watson said, “We are honored to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Huntsville/Madison County for the second consecutive year. Great companies are made up of great people. Thank you to all of our employee-owners who truly make Torch the best place to work.”