The nominees for the 2026 GeekWire Awards' Workplace of the Year include five innovative companies: Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Ai2), Carbon Robotics, Humanly, DAT Freight & Analytics, and Yoodli. This accolade, presented by JLL, highlights organizations that cultivate exceptional workplace environments and promotes values such as trust, fairness, and accessibility.
Set for May 7 at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle, the GeekWire Awards celebrate advancements in technology in the Pacific Northwest, marking its 18th year of recognizing industry leaders and innovations. Last year’s winner was Armoire, a clothing rental startup founded by Ambika Singh, which was noted for fostering a supportive culture both internally and within the community.
Finalists were selected by a panel of independent judges based on community nominations, and public voting is open until April 10. The Ai2 emphasizes its commitment to openness and collaboration, while Carbon Robotics focuses on core values that enhance trust and accountability in its operations.