Times Leader’s Best Places to Work celebrated

WILKES-BARRE — The best workplaces in Northeastern Pennsylvania were honored at a special “Best Places to Work” ceremony hosted by Times Leader Media Group on Monday night at Le Manhattan Bistro.

Numerous businesses big and small from across Luzerne County turned out to celebrate at the popular French restaurant, with food, drinks and good company shared by all.

“You all are here because people do believe that you are the best places to work,” said Times Leader Media Group Publisher Mike Murray, who welcomed guests to the event.

“This really has little to do with us,” Murray added. “People want to work for you.”

The winning businesses were separated into tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. A full list of winners will be published on Saturday in a special section of the Times Leader.

The businesses represented were diverse and cover a range of fields, including early education, dentistry, emergency services and senior living facilities.

One such award recipient was the Luzerne County 911 communications team.

“We’re thrilled, absolutely thrilled,” said Andy Zahorsky, who represented Luzerne County 911 along with Megan Hannon.

The agency serves municipalities throughout Luzerne County by dispatching police, fire and emergency services. To do so, they have to have a large staff working together in total sync to make sure the job is done right.

“Our staff puts in a lot of work and are very dedicated,” Hannon said. “This just goes to show that our work does not go unnoticed.”

Another honoree, Step by Step, was represented by employees Sue Kauffman and Alexis Vaskas.

Step By Step has been providing social services to Northeastern Pennsylvania for over 40 years.

“Oh my god, we’re overwhelmed,” Kauffman said of the award, noting that the organization provides support to individuals with disabilities. Kauffman said.

Other award winners included Cookie Corner Pre-school, Cafe Rinaldi and The Woodhouse Day Spa.

ENX2 Marketing was a winner for the Times Leader’s Best Places to Work award, which were presented Monday night. Seen here, front row, left to right: Erika Jenkins, Wendy Lindars, Robyn Snyder. Back row: Jeff Mirro, Michael Flaherty, Mariah Curtis, Logan Godfrey, Keith Stevenson, Mike Hollos.

https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/web1_TL-2019-Best-Workplace-1-1-1-2.jpg.optimal.jpgENX2 Marketing was a winner for the Times Leader’s Best Places to Work award, which were presented Monday night. Seen here, front row, left to right: Erika Jenkins, Wendy Lindars, Robyn Snyder. Back row: Jeff Mirro, Michael Flaherty, Mariah Curtis, Logan Godfrey, Keith Stevenson, Mike Hollos. Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

Silver winner Bershire Hathaway accepts their award from Times Leader Media Group Publisher Mike Murrary during Monday’s Best Places to Work ceremony. From left: Carl J. Witkowski, Berkshire Hathaway COO & executive vice president, Murray, and Jackie Kendzor, Berkshire Hathaway director of Human Relations.

https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/web1_TL-2019-Best-Workplace-3-1-1-2.jpg.optimal.jpgSilver winner Bershire Hathaway accepts their award from Times Leader Media Group Publisher Mike Murrary during Monday’s Best Places to Work ceremony. From left: Carl J. Witkowski, Berkshire Hathaway COO & executive vice president, Murray, and Jackie Kendzor, Berkshire Hathaway director of Human Relations. Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

LSEO is one of the Times Leader’s Best Places to Work Platinum winners. Front row, left to right: Darcy Huff, Nina Koons, Steve Blackburn, Jeff Conway. Back row: Chad Mummert, Kris Jones, Chris Nash.

https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/web1_TL-2019-Best-Workplace-2-1-1-2.jpg.optimal.jpgLSEO is one of the Times Leader’s Best Places to Work Platinum winners. Front row, left to right: Darcy Huff, Nina Koons, Steve Blackburn, Jeff Conway. Back row: Chad Mummert, Kris Jones, Chris Nash. Tony Callaio | For Times Leader