Fill it Forward Achieves Third Consecutive ‘PPAI Greatest Companies to Work For’ Award
Fill it Forward has been recognized as one of the Greatest Companies to Work For in 2025 by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). This marks our third consecutive year on this distinguished list, as we previously won in 2024 and 2023, and we couldn’t be more grateful to our team for making this achievement possible.
This recognition isn’t just a trophy on the shelf. It’s a reflection of the people behind every project, product, and partnership. Our team’s creativity, collaboration, and dedication are what make Fill it Forward a place where work feels meaningful—and fun.
What Makes This Award Special
What sets this honor apart is that it’s powered by employee feedback. The process starts when a team member nominates the company. Then, every employee participates in an anonymous survey that evaluates:
- Leadership and confidence in company direction
- Professional development and access to resources
- Benefits and overall job satisfaction
- Company culture, mission alignment, and shared values
To qualify, companies must meet a minimum participation rate, ensuring the results reflect the collective voice of the team.
Because it’s rooted in honest feedback, this award is more than recognition—it is validation of the culture our team builds together.
What Makes Fill it Forward a Great Place to Work
At Fill it Forward, we believe people thrive when they feel connected to a purpose larger than themselves. Our work is centered on reusability, sustainability, and global giving—and that mission shapes our internal culture too.
Here are a few things we’re proud to foster within our team:
1. A mission that drives our work
Every project, product, and partnership at Fill it Forward contributes to real-world impact. Our team sees the direct connection between their work and the meaningful change it creates.
2. Space for growth and creativity
We encourage creativity, invite input across departments, and support professional development. Growth happens through shared problem-solving, open communication, and continuous improvement.
3. A supportive, people-first culture
Flexibility, wellbeing, and trust comes first. From celebrating individual achievements to working together on big initiatives, we strive to make everyone feel valued.
4. Shared values that guide everything we do
Empathy, sustainability, and community shape our decisions and interactions, creating a workplace that feels purposeful and connected.
What our employees are saying:
“Everyone at this company is a joy to work with. Each team member’s ideas are heard and respected. The company works well to encourage personal development and gives us the resources we need to grow.”
This feedback highlights exactly what makes Fill it Forward special: a culture where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow while contributing to meaningful work.
Celebrating Together, Making an Impact
“We’ve always believed that meaningful impact starts with people. When individuals feel supported, trusted, and connected to a shared purpose, they’re able to bring their fullest selves to the work we do every day. Our culture is intentionally built around openness, collaboration, and continuous growth because when our team thrives, so does our mission.
This recognition from PPAI is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of the people who make our work possible. It affirms that our commitment to providing clear leadership, investing in professional development, and creating the right tools and training truly makes a difference. At Fill it Forward, we strive to ensure every team member feels empowered to contribute ideas, expand their skills, and take pride in the impact their work creates for our partners and the planet.
I’m incredibly proud of our team and the community we’re building together. Their passion, sense of ownership in their roles, and genuine care are the driving forces behind our success—and this achievement is a testament to the culture they help shape every day.”
Jennifer Coupland
Director of Finance & HR at Fill it Forward
As we celebrate this recognition, we remain focused on what matters most: building meaningful relationships and creating positive impact alongside our community. A strong workplace culture enables our team to bring creativity, care, and purpose to every collaboration—and we’re excited to keep growing, learning, and making a difference together.