Independent distributor organization AD has been named a Top Workplace in the Delaware Valley for the fifth consecutive year, the association announced.

The Top Workplaces list is compiled using employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey from employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC.

The employee engagement survey, which is anonymous, measures 15 attributes of “engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization, including alignment, execution and connection,” AD said. Energage partners with newspaper The Philadelphia Inquirer to recognize organizations that “lead a people-first culture, prioritize associate well-being, and excel at attracting top-tier job seekers and new business,” according to the announcement.

“When our associates are engaged and feel valued in the workplace, we are a stronger company for our members and supplier partners and can help our associates reach their full potential,” said AD’s Chairman and CEO Bill Weisberg. “Building and sustaining a workplace culture to be proud of does not happen overnight; it takes intentional effort at all levels of the company and true respect for the value and needs of our people.”

Neil Cohen, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, added: “The Top Workplace recognition is a wonderful validation by our associates that AD has demonstrated a commitment to investing in them and ensuring that they have a great place to work. Their honest feedback helps us celebrate areas where we are strong and intentionally focus on and create action plans around areas where we want to improve. I thank them for their participation and their efforts in making AD a great workplace.”

Read more about the award here.