2026 SLO County Family-Friendly
Workplaces Award Recipients
This award program is not only meant to celebrate employers who have implemented family-friendly policies, but also to uplift employers working towards more family-friendly practices while providing a valuable recruitment tool for local employers. Congratulations to our 2026 Awardees!
Red Diamond (Care Conquerers)
These recipients meet at least 7 family-friendly practices within each of the five categories AND provide at least one of numerous employer-sponsored childcare benefits.
Associated Students, Inc. Cal Poly (Spring 2026)
People's Self-Help Housing (Spring 2026)
Polk Insurance Agency (Spring 2026)
Precision Construction Services (Spring 2026)
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy (Spring 2026)
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (Spring 2026)
SLO Smiles (Spring 2026)
Trust Automation (Spring 2026)
Verdin Marketing (Spring 2026)
Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (Spring 2026)










BLUE Diamond (Change Makers)
These recipients meet at least 6 family-friendly policies within each of the five categories AND support at least one of a number of high-impact practices.
Carmel & Naccasha, LLP (Spring 2026)
Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (Spring 2026)
Design Collaborative (Spring 2026)
Flying Flags of Avila Beach (Spring 2026)
Habitat for Humanity SLO County (Spring 2026)
Lumina Alliance (Spring 2026)
Plasvacc USA Inc. (Spring 2026)
RRM Design Group (Spring 2026)
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) (Spring 2026)
San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (Spring 2026)
S.E.S.L.O.C. (Spring 2026)
Transitions Mental Health Association (Spring 2026)
U.C. Cooperative Extension (Spring 2026)
Wild Fielsa Brewhouse (Spring 2026)
Woods Humane Society (Spring 2026)















ORANGE Diamond (Hospitality Heroes)
Recipients must meet at least 5 family-friendly workplace practices in each of the five categories AND offer at least two of the important benefit options available to all employees.
Avila Lighthouse Suites (Spring 2026)
Paso Robles Inn (Spring 2026)
Peregrine Boutique Collection (Spring 2026)
Pismo Lighthouse Suites (Spring 2026)
Shore Cliff Inn (Spring 2026)
The Piccolo at Paso Robles Inn (Spring 2026)
Vespera Resort (Spring 2026)







American Riviera Bank (Spring 2029)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County (Spring 2026)
Eagle Medical (Spring 2026)
Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic (Spring 2026)
San Luis Obispo Symphony (Spring 2026)





San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (Spring 2026)
Solterra Strategies (Spring 2026)
Platinum (Trail Blazer)
Recipients meet at least 4 family-friendly policies in each of the five categories.


Gold (Committed Leader)
Recipients meet at least 3 family-friendly policies in each of the five categories.

San Luis Obispo Credit Union (Spring 2026)
Silver (Rising Star)
Recipients meet at least 2 family-friendly policies in each of the five categories.
None this Quarter
Bronze (On the Pathway)
Recipients meet at least 1 family-friendly policy in each of the five categories

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