First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid) has earned a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award, marking the third consecutive year the organization has received this national recognition. The award highlights First Mid’s continued commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel engaged, supported, and empowered to succeed.
The Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage in partnership with USA TODAY, recognizes organizations with 150 or more employees that have built exceptional, people-first cultures. Recipients are selected based entirely on confidential employee feedback measuring key aspects of the workplace experience.
Recognition Driven by Employee Feedback
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voice of our employees. Even during a year that required extraordinary focus and effort across the organization, our team demonstrated remarkable engagement, collaboration, and resilience. Their commitment to our shared values and to supporting one another continues to shape a culture where people feel empowered to contribute, grow, and succeed together.”
— Joe Dively, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at First Mid
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voice of our employees. Even during a year that required extraordinary focus and effort across the organization, our team demonstrated remarkable engagement, collaboration, and resilience. Their commitment to our shared values and to supporting one another continues to shape a culture where people feel empowered to contribute, grow, and succeed together.”
— Joe Dively, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at First Mid
What Makes First Mid a Top Workplace
At First Mid, employees help shape the workplace through open feedback, strong teamwork, and a shared commitment to its values. This creates an environment where people feel supported and connected.
At First Mid, employees help shape the workplace through open feedback, strong teamwork, and a shared commitment to its values. This creates an environment where people feel supported and connected.
“I feel like I get to learn something new every day, and what I do is meaningful. My manager really encourages my personal growth and is always willing to help. It makes me love my job even more.”
Employee feedback consistently highlights collaboration, trust, and opportunities for growth as key reasons First Mid stands out as a place to work.
“I love my coworkers, and that makes it nice to come to work. I feel appreciated every single day and am encouraged to grow and take on new opportunities.”
Continuing to Build a Strong Workplace
Investing in employee engagement, development, and well-being remains central to success at First Mid. These efforts support a culture built on collaboration and shared values while strengthening the organization’s ability to serve customers, support communities, and drive long-term growth.
Investing in employee engagement, development, and well-being remains central to success at First Mid. These efforts support a culture built on collaboration and shared values while strengthening the organization’s ability to serve customers, support communities, and drive long-term growth.
In addition to the Top Workplaces USA award, First Mid also earned a third consecutive Top Workplaces Industry award in 2025, along with Culture Excellence awards for Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, and Work-Life Flexibility.
Interested in joining the First Mid team? Explore career opportunities at www.firstmid.com/about/careers and learn more about what makes First Mid a great place to work.