Accolades given for displaying the highest standards of organizational leadership and culture
Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) are proud to be recognized as 2025’s Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). PF & QF’s President and CEO, Marilyn Vetter, was also recognized as a Best and Brightest CEO in the nation for displaying exceptional leadership, visionary strategy, and a commitment to excellence.
“Being recognized again as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® is an achievement that underscores the culture we continuously work hard to build,” said Sarah Mills, PF & QF’s chief human resources officer. “Our people are our greatest strength, and this award reinforces our commitment to creating a workplace where they can grow, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to our mission. Having an outstanding leader like Marilyn just further accentuates how committed this organization is to ensuring every team member succeeds.”
The winning companies and CEOs were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed several key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. Examples of assessed categories include employee enrichment, recruitment and selection, and communication and shared vision. Only one out of ten companies are selected for this honor, to be recognized for their innovative business acuteness and human resource practices. Company leaders were scored on customer relationships, brand affinity and trust, financial achievement and growth, strategic planning and market adaptability, and people and processes.
With over 25 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, the NABR has identified numerous best human resource practices and provided a benchmark for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.
“This award is a testament to hard work, ingenuity, and exemplary leadership,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR in reference to the Best and Brightest CEO award. “We look for proven results, inspiring others, and financial aptitude in the scoring process. Receiving this honor is a true testament to these ideals.”
Best and Brightest winning companies and CEOs will be featured in Corp! Magazine’s January/February 2026 edition of Corp! Magazine.