Y-12 Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Industry Award winner in the financial services industry, and a 2025 Knox News Top Workplaces Regional Award recipient. In addition to these prestigious honors, the credit union also earned the Well-Being Award, a recognition presented to one regional organization that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to employee well-being. Only 12 specialty awards are given out each year. This marks the second consecutive year the Credit Union has received both national and regional honors—affirming its continued commitment to a people-first workplace culture.
The Industry Award recognizes organizations with 150 or more employees that demonstrate exceptional workplace culture through employee engagement and feedback. Over 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in this year’s selection process.
Regionally, the Knox News Top Workplaces Award celebrates companies with at least 35 employees who excel in creating a positive work environment. Recipients are selected based on employee responses to a confidential survey that evaluates organizational health, employee engagement and leadership trust.
Both awards are based entirely on employee feedback collected through a third-party survey administered by Energage, a leading human resources research and technology firm. Survey responses are evaluated against key workplace culture metrics that have been proven to drive employee satisfaction and organizational success.
“We are honored to once again be recognized as a top workplace at both the national and regional levels,” said Lynn Boston, Y-12 Credit Union chief people officer. “These accolades reflect our ongoing dedication to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, heard and empowered. They also strengthen our reputation as a desirable employer for top talent in our region. While we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on continually improving the employee experience and building an environment where our teams can succeed.”
Y-12 Credit Union’s repeat recognition underscores its position as a leading employer in East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky, and a strong advocate for employee well-being and development.
About Y-12 Credit Union
Y-12 Credit Union, founded in 1950 in Oak Ridge, TN, is committed to transforming members’ lives with innovative, member-first banking solutions. Serving Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia, it offers 24 convenient branches across East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky, and seamless digital banking options. Membership is also available through the Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation. Visit the website or a branch to experience the Credit Union difference.
About Energage
Making the world a better place to work together. Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 19 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
