Bismarck, ND (May 28, 2019)– The Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network (YPN) announced its Top 10 YPN Workplace Award recipients on Wednesday, May 8, at its annual Cinco Anniversary Celebration. The award recognizes businesses that are committed to recruiting and retaining young professionals by offering comprehensive benefits and providing ongoing career development opportunities.

The 2019 Top 10 YPN Workplace Award recipients are:
- Applied Engineering
- Basin Electric Power Cooperative
- Capital Credit Union
- First Community Credit Union
- EMC Insurance
- Gate City Bank
- HDR
- NISC
- Starion Bank
- YMCA
“Nearly half of our members aren’t from the Bismarck-Mandan community, and often what brings them here is a job opportunity,” shared YPN President Katie Schiltz. “This award recognizes businesses in our community for their impressive work in attracting talent locally, statewide, and across the region, which speaks volumes to the investment they’ve made in providing competitive benefits and cultivating strong cultures that retain young professionals in our community.”
“On behalf of the YPN’s over 200 members, congratulations to this year’s recipients.”
About The Award
The Top 10 YPN Workplace Awards were first introduced in 2007. Following a warm reception from the Bismarck-Mandan business community, the awards have become an annual YPN event.
Businesses that want to be considered for the award submit their application to a Selection Committee comprised of YPN members from diverse industries that reviews and evaluates the nominations.