When Work Works Award

Geographic Scope: Oregon, US

Program Status: The award program ran from 2011-2017. The most recent reference mentions applications for the 2016-2017 award cycle with a November 18th deadline. Current status as of 2026 is unclear from provided content.

The When Work Works Award honors employers in Oregon who are making workplace flexibility part of their workplace policies and cultures. The award recognizes organizations that are "effective, bold, and flexible" and demonstrates that flexible workplace practices can work in organizations of all sizes.

Focus Areas

• Workplace flexibility
• Family-friendly workplace policies
• Workplace culture
• Flexible work arrangements

Eligibility

• Oregon employers of all sizes

Award History

The award has been given annually (except 2015, when no award was given nationally or in Oregon) from 2011-2017 to various Oregon businesses across multiple sectors including consulting, technology, healthcare, nonprofits, and education.

Application Process

1. Visit the Family Forward Oregon website to begin application
2. Complete online application form

Deadline

Historical deadline: November 18th (based on 2016-2017 cycle)

Note: Specific application requirements and submission materials are not detailed in the provided content. Current application status and procedures should be verified directly with Family Forward Oregon.