For the second year in a row, gaming equipment and solutions provider AGS has been awarded the ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation’ award for 2018.

The plaudit, sponsored by the National Association of Business Resources, celebrates company achievements in the industry and success in empowering employees through culture and diversity.

AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said: “We are elated to win the nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For two years in a row and dedicate this award to our employees. 2018 was an incredible year for AGS.

“Few events are as meaningful for us as this win, which underscores and recognizes our focus on having a great corporate culture in which our team loves coming to work every day, takes great pride in contributing to our shared success, and passionately believes in our mission and values.”

AGS has previously won Atlanta’s 2018 and 2017 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. Of the 2,400 companies that submitted nominations for the award, only 512 were placed on the Best and Brightest list.

The criteria for the award was developed using a independent research firm following a confidential survey of all US employees. Key measures included: employee education and development; recruitment, selection, and orientation;diversity and inclusion; and strategic company performance.