Awards and Recognitions

We are proud of the awards and recognition we receive for our work. While the inspiration to do great work isn’t for the awards, but in helping our patients enjoy better health and better lives, we are honored to be recognized by such well-respected organizations and publications.

	RENAL PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION Recipient of the 2013 Patient Safety Improvement award Recognized for excellence in ensuring compliance with clinical procedures that increase patient safety and enhance quality of life
	Chief Learning Officer Recognized with a 2013 LearningElite award for leadership development, use of technology, executive buy-in, and content development and delivery
	Training Magazine Honored among Training Magazine's "Top 125" for the past 9 years (2005-2013) Ranked #1 national health care service provider for employee training programs
	ColoradoBiz Top Company Top Company overall in health care category Colorado’s most competitive business recognition
	Denver Post Top Workplaces Recognized by the Denver Post as a Top Workplace in 2012 9th in the “Large Employers” category and one of two Colorado-based Fortune 500 companies
	Best Companies to Work for in CO Teammates voted DaVita among the 10 best employers in Colorado in 2010 and 2011
	Denver Business Journal and Metro Denver's Healthiest Employers DaVita was recognized by the Denver Business Journal and Metro Denver’s Healthiest Employers group as No. 1 Healthiest Employer for companies with 1,000 or more employees in the Denver area in 2012.
	Modern Healthcare Honored in 2008 as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare (#66, only nationwide health care services company on list) Chairman and CEO Kent Thiry named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare in 2008 through 2012
	WORLDBLU Ranked among Most Democratic Workplaces for the past 5 years (2008-2012) 1st and only health care company 1st and only Fortune 500 company
	Newsweek Magazine Only kidney care services provider in the environmental ranking of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in America for 2009-2012
	EPA Only kidney care company on the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partnership lists of Fortune 500 companies that lead in supporting renewable generation capacity
	InformationWeek 500 #176 among the nation's 500 most innovative users of business technology in 2012 Only kidney care provider to earn the distinction
	National Health Information Award 2010 National Health Information Awards for consumer health information programs and materials that address the growing needs of healthcare consumers
	eHealthcare Leadership Award DaVita received an award of distinction for its innovative launch of myDaVita.com, an education and social networking resource on DaVita.com that helps patients and caregivers understand and manage all aspects of kidney care.
	Web Health Award Recognized as Best Chronic Disease Portal
	G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employers for the past 3 years (2010-2012), from among more than 5,000 companies
	Military Times EDGE Listed among 2010, 2011 and 2012 Best for Vets Employers for recruiting practices, training and mentoring, reserve policies and corporate culture #26 in 2012
	Civilianjobs.com Most Valuable Employer Second consecutive year to make the list MVEs are selected annually based on employers whose recruiting, training and retention plans best serve military service members and veterans
	2011 Women’s Vision Foundation Corporate Vision Award Recognized for demonstrating extraordinary innovation and leadership in the support and advancement of women in their careers by developing leaders, connecting people, and inspiring action.
	Taleo 2010 Taleo Customer Innovation Award for DaVita’s streamlined on-boarding process
	Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce 2010 Enterprise Corporate Award from the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce for commitment to diversity recruitment and Denver community outreach
	Help Desk Institute 2010 Help Desk Institute’s Internal Team Excellence award – IT Helpdesk
	ERE.net (Electronic Recruiting Exchange) Named 2010 Best Careers Website Named 2009 Recruiting Department / Function of the Year
	Workforce Management Magazine 2009 Optimas Award for Competitive Advantage
	Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals Awards: Tour DaVita "Why We Ride" video Community Care Report on corporate social responsibility DaVita Magazine DaVita: A story about a kidney care company that cares Falcon™: Innovative Kidney Solutions. Delivered. Home Growth Toolkit 2.0 DaVita Neighborhood Décor One For All — New Teammate Orientation
	Institutional Investor 2008 - List of Best CEO’s, KT #2 Health Care Facilities
	University Kidney Disease Research Associates 2008 - Outstanding Achievement in Business & Industry