America’s Largest retail Volume Ford dealership is recognized for its people-first culture—the same standard of care customers experience across sales and service.
WINDER, Ga., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Akins Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, one of the largest Ford dealerships in Georgia, today announced it has been named a 2026 Atlanta Top Workplace and a winner of six Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards from Energage. The dealership was also named a winner of the 2026 Metro Atlanta Top Workplaces award by Axios. Both honors are based entirely on confidential, research-backed feedback from Akins Ford employees.
For the customers who buy and service their vehicles at Akins Ford, the recognition reflects something they already feel on the lot and in the service drive: a team that is engaged, well-supported, and motivated to take care of people. Companies with strong workplace cultures tend to deliver more consistent, higher-quality customer service—and that is exactly what these awards measure.
Six 2026 Culture Excellence Awards
Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards recognize organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture. Akins Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram earned recognition in all of the following categories for 2026:
- Employee Appreciation: Recognizes organizations whose people feel genuinely valued and appreciated for the work they do every day.
- Compensation & Benefits: Recognizes organizations that provide pay and benefits packages employees believe are fair for the work being done compared to others in the industry.
- Employee Well-Being: Recognizes organizations that put the health and wellness of their employees at the center of their workplace culture.
- Leadership: Recognizes leaders who listen to what matters most to employees and use that insight to guide decision-making.
- Professional Development: Recognizes organizations that place a special focus on developing their employees’ careers and enabling their people to grow professionally.
- Purpose & Values: Recognizes organizations that have clearly communicated their mission and successfully integrated those values into their everyday culture.
Named a 2026 Metro Atlanta Top Workplace by Axios
In addition to the Culture Excellence honors, Akins Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram was awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor for the Metro Atlanta region by Axios. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes—including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute.
A Message from Akins Ford
Molly Morris, Director of Operations/ Partner at Akins Ford, said, “Treating people right starts from within. We ensure a supportive work environment for our people, which in turn ensures a positive experience for our customers.”
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
Now Hiring: Join a Top Workplace in Winder, GA
Akins Ford is growing and regularly hiring across sales, service technicians, parts, and administrative roles. Job seekers looking for one of the best places to work in the Atlanta and Athens area—with a culture recognized nationally for appreciation, professional development, and employee well-being—are encouraged to explore current openings.
About Akins Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Akins Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is a full-service automotive dealership located at 220 West May Street, Winder, GA 30680, proudly serving customers across Atlanta, Athens, Buford, Gwinnett County, and the greater Southeast. As one of the largest Ford dealers in the country, Akins Ford offers new and used Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles, along with certified service, parts, mobile service, commercial and fleet truck sales, collision repair, and custom truck builds through Wild Willies Custom Accessories. Learn more at akinsford.com or call [(770) 867-9136].
About Energage
Making the world a better place to work together.™ Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
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