It’s official—Nugget Markets has earned a spot on FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 16 years in a row! This year we came in at #24 in the nation, thanks in part to our dynamic culture, world-class benefits, pandemic response and, of course, feedback from our amazing team.

We’re truly honored to be recognized as one of the country’s best places to work for 16 years in a row, especially after rallying through the challenges of 2020 together. As our President and CEO, Eric Stille, said, “Trust is everything. … When times are at their toughest, it provides us with an even greater opportunity to make a positive impact, and we are humbled to be a leader not just in our industry, but in our communities and for our associates, as well.”

Taking care of our team has always been a priority for us, which is why we offer industry-leading wages, benefits, flexible work schedules and zero healthcare premiums for full and part-time associates. And when it comes to COVID-19, we were early adopters of rigorous cleaning and mask protocols, and one of the first companies in the nation to offer additional “thank you” bonus pay for associates, which has continued uninterrupted since March of last year!

Now more than ever, it’s our team who makes everything we do possible. “Our associates inspire us every day with their can-do spirit, positivity and fun-loving mindset that is the essence of our family culture,” Mary Muller, our Director of Human Resources, said. “We are proud to have faced the challenges of the past year together, growing and strengthening the bonds that make our culture so special.”

As an essential business, we couldn’t be more grateful for our world-class team and their unwavering spirit of positivity, camaraderie and fun. Huge thanks to our entire Nugget Markets family—together, we can accomplish anything!

For more information about our ranking, read the Great Place to Work® review and FORTUNE review.