Awards & Recognition

2024 - VETS Indexes is proud to announce that Cincinnati Incorporated has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes the organization’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

2023 - We are honored to announce Cincinnati Incorporated as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion. Recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, ranging from veteran hiring and retention to providing veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated human resources, pay compensation and tuition assistance programs.

2023 - We won Best and Brightest Companies to work for in the Nation award 3 years in a row. Cincinnati Incorporated has been recognized as a winner for the Best Companies to Work for in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources.

2023 - We won Best Workplaces in Ohio by Ohio Business Magazine 6 years in a row! Cincinnati Incorporated is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of Ohio Business' 2023 Best Workplaces in Ohio. This recognition is a testament to the company's commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment for its employees. Cincinnati Incorporated continues to strive for excellence in all aspects of its business.

2023 - Cincinnati Incorporated was honored by DePaul Cristo Rey as one of their May Corporate Work Study Partners of the Month. Cincinnati Inc. is a new partner this school year, hosting a team of four students. This company provides a great work experience for the students and supported our Rey of Light event as a silver sponsor.

2023 - Cincinnati Incorporated has earned the designation VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes the organization’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

2022 - We’re capping off the year with another milestone by winning this award.

The Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention, and more.

2022 - CI is proud to announce the award of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award recognizing exceptional achievement in veteran employment. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining United States veterans.

2022 Nominee - CI has been nominated by Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT) for their Impact on Industry Award. This award recognizes a corporation that has created a culture of philanthropy within their organization.

2022 - Cincinnati Incorporated was selected by the Ohio Business Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces in Ohio for the 5th year in a row!

2022 Finalist - Donna Szarwark, CI’s Vice President of Human Resources, has been named a 2022 finalist for the HRO Today’s CHRO of the Year Award. The award recognizes Chief Human Resource Officers who help drive workforce initiatives through innovation with measurable excellence in employee engagement and retention.

2021 - CI is proud to announce the award of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award recognizing exceptional achievement in veteran employment. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining United States veterans.

2021 - Cincinnati Incorporated is one of the winners of the 2021 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation Award by the National Association for Business Resources!

2021 - Cincinnati Incorporated was selected by the Ohio Business Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces in Ohio.

2020 - CI is proud to announce the award of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award recognizing exceptional achievement in veteran employment. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining United States veterans.

2020 - Cincinnati Incorporated was selected by the Ohio Business Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces in Ohio.

2019 - Cincinnati Incorporated was awarded the Goering Center Family and Private Business Award for private businesses with 101 or more employees at the 20th Annual Goering Center Family and Private Business Awards at JACK Casino on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

2019 - Cincinnati Incorporated was selected by the Ohio Business Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces in Ohio.

2019 - CI is proud to announce the award of the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award recognizing exceptional achievement in veteran employment. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining United States veterans.

2018 Semi-Finalist - Cincinnati Incorporated is in the running for the 19th Annual 2018 Family and Private Business Award. The Goering Center's Family and Private Business Awards is a region-wide celebration designed to showcase the unique successes of Greater Cincinnati’s family and private businesses that have contributed to our economy and community growth, and that reflect best business practices.

2018 - Cincinnati Incorporated was selected by the Ohio Business Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces in Ohio.

2018 - Cincinnati Incorporated was selected as a winner in Cincy Magazine’s 12th annual Manny Awards in the Best Place to Work category

2018 Finalist - Outstanding Advanced Engineering Innovation - The awards recognize companies in nine different categories that are transforming technology and introducing innovative products and services to the Tri-State.

2017 Semi-Finalist - Family and privately owned businesses account for more than half the nation’s total employment, new job creation and Gross Domestic Product. The Goering Center presents the Family and Private Business Awards to honor these enormous contributions.

2017 Finalist in CEO category - The C-Suite Awards recognizes Greater Cincinnati's top executives for their contribution and commitment to the community and their outstanding professional performance.