Awards and Recognition
See the range and scope of awards our company, teams and individuals have received recently.
2025
Premier has been recognized for two consecutive years as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. The list is based on surveys, including a peer-to-peer survey open to partners and executives at management consulting firms; and a survey of clients who had worked with management consulting firms in the past four years. Both groups evaluated consulting firms within their areas of knowledge across 16 different industries and 16 different functional areas.
For 16 years in row, Premier has been recognized for continuing to “understand the importance of leading, making hard but values-based decisions and its overall commitment to integrity” by Ethisphere®, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
2024
Premier has been named a 2024 Best in Business Award winner by Modern Healthcare in the Consultants - Healthcare Management category. This program celebrates those who drive innovation, efficiency and excellence across the healthcare industry. Premier’s supply chain consultants were recognized for delivering actionable, sustainable solutions that help hospitals and health systems reduce costs, improve care quality and enhance operational efficiencies. By transforming supply chains into strategic assets, the team exemplifies Premier’s commitment to advancing healthcare improvement. Read more about this team and how they can complement your organization.
The Premier Applied Sciences team was recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as a Health Care Hero in the support category for its innovations in clinical research and discovery, specifically tapping the power of real-world data and artificial intelligence to accelerate rigorous research and healthcare improvement for pharmaceutical, device and diagnostic industries, academia, federal and national healthcare agencies, as well as hospitals and health systems. CBJ's Health Care Heroes program seeks to recognize the professionals in the field of medicine and the organizations that are driving innovation and improvement. Read more here.
- Best in KLAS for Value-Based Care Consulting (2016, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Best in KLAS for Strategy, Growth and Consolidation Consulting (2017, 2018, 2019)
- Best in KLAS Overall Healthcare Management Consulting Firm (2017, 2019)
- Best in KLAS for Enterprise Resource Planning (2017)
- Best in KLAS for Financial Improvement Consulting (2017)
The Best in KLAS report, released by KLAS research, recognizes software and services companies who excel in helping healthcare professionals improve patient care. All rankings are a direct result of the feedback of thousands of providers over the last year.
Premier Applied Sciences was recognized as a finalist by the NC Tech Awards in the BioTech/HealthTech category for accelerating healthcare improvement through services, data and scalable solutions, spanning the continuum of care and enabling sustainable innovation and rigorous research. The NC TECH Awards brings together leaders from technology, business, education, and government to celebrate growth, innovation, and leadership in North Carolina’s vibrant tech sector.
Premier Applied Sciences (PAS) was named the Blazer winner of the 2024 Charlotte Inno Fire Awards in the Health Care category, a program honoring the people, companies and organizations that keep the Charlotte area’s innovation ecosystem going. PAS was recognized for work in advancing health equity and access to care for diverse patient populations across the U.S. The Fire Awards are Charlotte Inno’s premier recognition program, honoring the companies and organizations setting the local innovation economy ablaze. Read more about the team’s work and this recognition.
For two years in a row, Premier has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, earning highest marks for quality of employee pay, work/life balance and organization stability. Read more here.
Premier was recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024. To develop the list, throughout 2022 and 2023, more than 250,000 U.S. employees were interviewed for the ranking, resulting in more than 1.5 million company reviews spanning 78 individual sectors. The survey covered topics like compensation and benefits, training and career progression, work-life balance and company culture. Also, post-survey desk research considered each ranked company's online mentions and reviews of senior management. Read more here.
Premier was recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing by Newsweek in 2024. The ranking was based on an assessment of public data, feedback from HR executives at companies with more than 1,000 employees and an anonymized panel of HR professionals to identify employee-satisfaction drivers, and large-scale confidential online surveys of more than 250,000 employees working for U.S. companies. A subsequent research phase conducted with business data specialist PrivCo examined seven KPIs related to mental well-being, including a range of corporate mental health programs and social media ratings of work-life balance. Read more here.
Michael J. Alkire, President and CEO of Premier Inc., was honored by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare in 2021, 2022 and 2024. The 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare awards and recognition program acknowledges and honors individuals who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most influential figures in the industry in terms of leadership and impact.
Mike Alkire was named Executive of the Year for the 2024 BIG Awards for Business. Presented by the Business Intelligence Group, the BIG Awards recognize visionary leaders and groundbreaking organizations that are redefining their fields and driving global progress. As a leader committed to innovation, Mike has steered Premier toward integrating clinical, financial and supply chain solutions to improve healthcare delivery nationwide. Read more about this honor.
Michael J. Alkire, President and CEO of Premier Inc., was honored by Charlotte Business Journal as one of the Most Admired CEOs in 2022, 2023 and 2024. CBJ’s Most Admired CEO Awards recognizes “established leaders in the Charlotte region who have demonstrated a strong vision for their companies and a commitment to the community. They have a proven track record of innovation in their field, outstanding financial performance…and making an impact that extends beyond the boardroom.”
Kaycee Kalpin was recognized with a Silver Stevie Award for her leadership in building Premier’s bold brand and strategic marketing team. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world's premier business awards for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. It is an international competition produced by the creators of the prestigious International Business Awards and American Business Awards. The Stevie is widely regarded as the world's premier business award. Read more about this award.
Kaycee Kalpin was recognized by Charlotte Business Journal as one of 40 Under 40 honorees. The CBJ 40 Under 40 Awards program highlights rising stars in the Charlotte region’s business community. Read more here.
Denise Juliano was recognized with a Bronze Stevie Award for work in leading Premier Applied Sciences and fostering strategic relationships in the life sciences sector. The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business are the world's premier business awards for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. It is an international competition produced by the creators of the prestigious International Business Awards® and American Business Awards. The Stevie is widely regarded as the world's premier business award. Learn more about this win here.
Myla Maloney was recognized as part of the 2024 class of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association for her example as a role model at Premier, her mentorship and sponsorship of others, help advancing other women’s careers and dedication to the healthcare industry. Read more here.
Myla Maloney was recognized as part of the Charlotte Ledger’s 40 over 40 awards for her efforts as the chief growth officer of Premier Applied Sciences to drive clinical research innovation using AI, achieving remarkable growth. The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Awards, celebrate local unsung heroes aged 40+ who are doing great things in the community. Read more about Myla and this list.
Kari Kalgren was recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as part of its Power 100 list in 2024, which was focused on people in the community introducing new methods, ideas and products. Kari was celebrated for the work she does with the Premier Applied Sciences team to technology-enable care and improve outcomes. The Charlotte Business Journal’s 2024 Power 100 program identifies the region’s leading innovators. CBJ’s power players in innovation are leaders in their communities and their companies or organizations. Read more here.
2023
The 2023 Supply Chain Resiliency Guide served as a high-impact, high-value piece of “anchor content” focused on industry challenges and recommended solutions. The marketing team designed campaign activities to support awareness and engagement goals for the Guide. The team was recognized with a Gold Stevie for this campaign. The Stevie Awards are the world's premier business awards. The mission of the Stevie Awards is to recognize and generate public awareness of excellence in the workplace worldwide. Read more here.
Charlotte Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards program recognizes local companies, nonprofit organizations and government entities that are making strides on wellness for their workers. Premier has consistently been recognized on this list, most recently as the number one employer in the category of 1,500-4,999 employees. Read more here.
1st Place: 2023, 2022, 2020, 20192nd Place: 2021
3rd Place: 2018, 2017, 2016
Cigna Well-Being Award winners are selected based on the core components of their wellness program, including leadership engagement, company culture, strategy and goals, implementation, and employee engagement. Read more here.
This awards program honors people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. Read more here.
Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® recognize top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces. Read more here.
Mike Alkire was recognized with a 2023 Gold Stevie for “Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Services Industries," from the American Business Awards. According to one judge, “Michael Alkire's leadership and innovative thinking have led to numerous achievements that have transformed healthcare and improved outcomes for patients, such as his efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, prevent drug shortages and…Overall, Alkire's achievements and leadership at Premier Inc. are deserving of recognition." Read more here.
Angela Lanning, Premier’s Chief Operating Officer, Healthcare Informatics and Technology Services, was selected as an honoree in Charlotte Business Journal’s Women in Business Awards program. Among 25 honorees this year, Angela was chosen following an editorial review of her career accomplishments and community involvement.
2022
Premier Applied Sciences (PAS) and AstraZeneca, along with their partner Clinithink, were recognized as the BWB Awards winner for innovative use of technology-enabled healthcare solutions in the Digital Medicine category. The BWB Awards highlight biology breakthroughs, digital medicine innovation, as well as stand-out startups, accelerators and world-class research and development incubator programs in the life sciences community.
This award recognized human resources leaders and companies for their critical role as a drive of growth and innovation within the organization. Read more here.
Newsweek looked at publicly traded U.S. corporations in 22 industries with $500 million or more in annual revenues and then surveyed 50,000 U.S. residents. Respondents were asked about companies they knew well and were, asked among other things, if they believed individual companies treated their customers fairly, treated their employees fairly and would be good long-term investments. The result is a list of 400 companies Americans trust the most, ranked by industry.
The CEO Forum Group selected Mike Alkire and Premier, Inc. for the Transformative CEO Award in Healthcare in the category of Healthcare Technology. The recognition was for “delivering the leading platform – at the center of the healthcare ecosystem – which both enhances quality and reduces costs.” Read more here.
Mike Alkire was recognized in the inaugural CBJ Power 100 class. The 2022 Power 100 recognized “the leaders who are driving the Charlotte area's growth into its next stage.” Read more here.
Denise Juliano, Group Vice President of Premier Applied Sciences, was recognized by the Healthcare Technology Report for professional milestones achieved, demonstrated expertise and longevity in the biotech field.
2021
Premier’s syndromic surveillance solution was awarded an AI and Data Honorable Mention by Fast Company, recognized as a project that harnesses the power of data, machine learning or artificial intelligence to understand the world and empower change.
Premier was included in Inc.’s inaugural ranking of America’s 250 best-led companies.
The NC Tech Awards is North Carolina's only statewide technology awards program that recognizes innovation, growth and leadership in the tech sector and is presented by the NC TECH (North Carolina Technology Association). Read more here.
LinkedIn Top Companies: City Edition takes a look at the best companies to build a career in 10 growing U.S. markets, including: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Minneapolis and Seattle. To compile the list, LinkedIn looked at unique data specifically in the Charlotte metropolitan area, measuring seven pillars that have been shown to lead to career progression: ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity and educational background. Read more here.
Presented annually since 1957, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have made significant achievements professionally and within their communities, locally and globally.
Anna Ormiston, Head of GPO & Operations for Conductiv and Jeff Ashkenase, Group Vice President, End-To-End Supply Chain for Nexera were named to the Journal of Healthcare Contracting's "Ten People to Watch in Healthcare Contracting" for 2021.
2020
The Golden Peacock Global Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance was instituted to encourage initiatives in Corporate Governance globally among developed and developing economies covering public undertakings, private undertakings (manufacturing sector/service sector/finance sector) and government/municipal departments.
2018
Seth Edwards, Vice President - Advisory Services was recognized by Modern Healthcare as an Up & Comer in 2018 for his work in the population health space.