This award marks Cempa’s second time being recognized as a top employer.

Cempa Community Care was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee by Best Companies Group. Scores for this program are based on responses to an extensive employee survey, meaning the recognition was earned thanks to positive feedback from current Cempa team members. According to Best Companies Group, “Key factors such as corporate culture, training and development opportunities, salary and benefits, and overall employee satisfaction were crucial in identifying the top workplaces in Tennessee.”

“It’s always such an honor to be recognized for our hard work as an organization, but this one is particularly special,” said Dr. Shannon Burger, CEO at Cempa. “Knowing that we received this award because our team is happy and engaged as they work tirelessly to positively impact our clients’ lives means a great deal.”

Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President of Best Companies Group, praised the outstanding quality of the selected companies. He stated, “Every winner on this list has crafted an exceptional work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent. The 2025 Best Places to Work in Tennessee list features companies that have shown unwavering commitment to their employees’ satisfaction and growth.”

Best Companies Group will host a virtual event on February 13, 2025, to honor and celebrate these remarkable workplaces. This event will provide state-wide recognition of their significant achievements in creating highly valued work environments.

Cempa was recognized at the local level for being one of the Best Places to Work in Chattanooga in 2022 and was named Nonprofit of the Year by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce in 2023, among other awards.