WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee has been recognized as a national leader in workplace culture and community support, earning three prestigious awards that highlight its dedication to employees, veterans, and working families.
The grocery retailer recently received the Great Place to Work Certification, the 2025 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Patriot Employer Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Community Support and was named a Best Place for Working Parents for the fourth consecutive year.
The Great Place To Work Certification™, awarded based on anonymous employee feedback, reflects a culture where Hy-Vee staff report feeling valued, supported, and empowered to grow their careers.
Hy-Vee’s commitment to veterans was recognized with the DAV Patriot Employer Award, with the retailer among only eight companies nationwide to earn Special Recognition. Hy-Vee employs more than 1,500 veterans and supports military families through initiatives such as its annual Veterans Day Breakfasts and the Hy-Vee Homefront program.
The company also continues to be honored as a Best Place for Working Parents, recognizing benefits such as childcare discounts, tuition assistance, grocery savings, and flexible policies that help employees balance work and family life.
“Our people are our greatest strength,” said Jeremy Gosch, Chairman and CEO of Hy-Vee. “For 95 years, Hy-Vee’s legacy has been defined by our dedication to our core values and a culture where employees feel empowered and connected to our mission. Every day, they help make lives easier, healthier and happier for our customers and communities, and these awards demonstrate that commitment.”
Hy-Vee offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, career development opportunities, comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and complimentary meals for retail employees who work weekends.
Career opportunities at Hy-Vee can be found at www.hy-vee.com/careers.
