EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (April 1, 2026) — Starkey has been honored with eight prestigious Culture Excellence Awards, highlighting the company’s commitment to building an exceptional workplace rooted in purpose, innovation, and care. Starkey was also named a Manufacturing Top Workplace, further underscoring its industry leadership and people-first culture.
The Culture Excellence Awards recognize Starkey’s achievements across the following categories:
Innovation, Leadership, Professional Development, Purpose & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, Compensation & Benefits, and Employee Well-Being.
These honors are based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the organization behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. Results are calculated from employee responses to research-backed Workplace Experience Themes, proven indicators of high-performing organizations.
“A strong culture of caring is the foundation of everything we do at Starkey,” said Jessica Sawalich, Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Culture at Starkey. “It lives in the way our teams care for one another and show up in meaningful ways every day. When people feel valued and supported, they are more driven to reach their highest potential and feel empowered to make real impact.”
Starkey’s recognition as a Manufacturing Top Workplace highlights its ability to combine groundbreaking innovation with a deeply human approach to business. By investing in its people through professional development, comprehensive benefits, and a strong sense of purpose, Starkey continues to cultivate a culture of excellence that drives both employee engagement and organizational success.
Driven by its commitment to serve patients and improve lives, Starkey remains committed to advancing hearing technology while fostering an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired.
About Starkey
Starkey is a leading global innovator in hearing technology and AI-powered hearing aids, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Since its founding by Bill Austin in 1967 and led today by Brandon Sawalich, Starkey has driven breakthroughs in unmatched sound clarity and machine learning and intelligent hearing technology. As the only American-owned hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey employs over 5,000 professionals across 29 facilities, delivering advanced hearing solutions to customers in 100+ markets worldwide. Explore our smart hearing devices and connected technologies at www.starkey.com.
