American Bakers Association (ABA) has been certified by Great Place To Work® in 2025. The award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the leading voice for the commercial baking industry.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that the American Bakers Association stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
This recognition reflects ABA’s ongoing commitment to delivering a Higher Level Impact, a guiding strategic plan principle that drives both organizational excellence and member value. Under this vision, ABA is dedicated to delivering high-impact programs and services designed to meet the evolving needs of the baking industry while strengthening the association’s internal culture.
“Our Great Place To Work Certification demonstrates that ABA’s impact starts with our professional team members,” said Eric Dell, ABA President and CEO. “By cultivating a workplace where our team feels supported and empowered, we strengthen our ability to serve our members and the broader baking community with innovation, advocacy, and purpose.”
ABA’s
commitment to a Higher Level Impact emphasizes the connection between
employee engagement and industry leadership. By fostering a strong
association culture that promotes professional development,
collaboration, and longevity, ABA ensures that its talented staff can
continue to provide exceptional value to members and advance the
collective interests of the commercial baking industry.
About the American Bakers Association
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the largest, most established, and diverse trade association for the commercial baking industry in the United States. ABA’s community includes more than 375 member companies representing over 1,200 commercial baking facilities and the extensive industry supply chain.
Since 1897, ABA has served as the voice of the baking industry, offering compelling advocacy, insightful thought leadership, and comprehensive research on industry trends. ABA members also benefit from extensive business services including premier networking events, impactful knowledge sharing, and effective workforce development programs and training resources. ABA is committed to enhancing its mission by growing the category and promoting the industry as the destination workplace. In 2025, ABA earned the prestigious Great Place To Work® Certification, underscoring its commitment to delivering on the Higher Level Impact strategic objective by fostering a strong internal culture that drives excellence for the commercial baking industry.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
Source: American Bakers Association Press Release, Oct. 17, 2025