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Sights and sounds of Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 celebration, awards

Ƶapp News revealed the 342 employers named as 2026 DC Top Workplaces across four categories during its first inaugural Top Workplaces event at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.

Now in its 13th year, the Washington, D.C. Top Workplaces rankings spotlight organizations across the D.C. area that foster strong workplace cultures and put their employees first. Through its partnership with , Ƶapp News highlighted employers that stand out for creating positive, engaging and supportive work environments. Employers were encouraged to have their employees submit surveys detailing how their organizations prioritize culture, engagement and people by Jan. 30, 2026. Participation was free and open to all who qualified.

“A big heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners. Together you truly represent the best of the best here in the D.C. region,” said Joel Oxley, president of Ƶapp News, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital. “Ƶapp News is extremely proud to carry forward the Top Workplaces program recognizing exceptional local employers and their significant accomplishments.”

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Ƶapp’s Mitchell Miller and JJ Green announce the large employer winners at Ƶapp’s Top Workplaces 2026 ceremony. (Ƶapp/Mariel Santa Cruz)
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Attendees from Grady Management celebrate their workplace in the crowd during Ƶapp’s Top Workplaces 2026 ceremony. (Steve Ruark)
The Carfax team arrives to join the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 party. (Steve Ruark)
Celebrants join in the fun at Capital One Hall for the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 event. (Stuart Ruark)
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Ƶapp’s Neal Augenstein and Jimmy Alexander announce midsize employer winners at the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 ceremony. (Steve Ruark)
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Attendees cheer on their company, Acclaim Technical Services, during the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 celebration. (Steve Ruark)
The Connected Logistics crew cheers their win on the patio at Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026. (Steve Ruark)
Winners of the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 awards gather for celebration. (Ƶapp/Mariel Santa Cruz)
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Hundreds gather to celebrate during the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 event. (Steve Ruark)
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Co-workers stand together for a photo celebrating their workplace for getting ranked in Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026. (Steve Ruark)
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Celebrants at the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 event find out what kind of leaders they are at the AI wall. (Steve Ruark)
A selfie from the stage captures Ƶapp Morning Drive Anchors John Aaron and Kristin Diaz at Top Workplaces 2026. (Ƶapp/Kristin Diaz)
BDR Solutions employees take their seats for the award presentations at Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026. (Steve Ruark)
Founding DC Podcast Host Dan Simons announces the recipient of the Founder’s Honor at Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026. (Steve Ruark)
Cvent’s Reggie Aggarwal smiles from his seat at Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 as he’s named the first-ever Founder’s Honor recipient. (Steve Ruark)
Mentalist Tim Hall works his magic on guests at the 2026 Ƶapp Top Workplaces event. (Ƶapp/Mariel Santa Cruz)
Employees from Credence show off their Top Workplaces 2026 award. (Steve Ruark)
Hitachi Federal employees huddle up at the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 celebration. (Stuart Ruark)
Ƶapp Business Reporter John Wordock preps the audience for some serious “clapping” at Top Workplaces 2026. (Stuart Ruark)
The team from Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers gets the crowd going with their excitement at Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026. (Stuart Ruark)
Ƶapp Sports Reporters Rob Woodfork and George Wallace talk shop while announcing the small employer winners at Top Workplaces 2026. (Stuart Ruark)
JRC CEO Tony Jimenez stands to be honored as the winner of the small employer Leadership Award at Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026. (Steve Ruark)
Capital Effect brought the tunes at the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026. (Stuart Ruark)
Employees from the Water Environment Federation enjoying snacks at the Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026 party. (Stuart Ruark)
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Ƶapp’s John Aaron and Kristin Diaz emcee at Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026. (Steve Ruark)
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Neal Augenstein
group of people cheering in a crowd
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<p>AI wall at Ƶapp Top Workplaces 2026</p>
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