Awards & Certifications

Since 1947, Nelson-Jameson has anticipated the evolving needs of the food manufacturing industry, prioritizing safety and quality at every step of the supply chain while prioritizing employee wellness and corporate responsibility.

The industry recognition we receive and the certifications we hold reflect our organization's dedication to compliance and continuous improvement. Explore our industry honors and certifications that demonstrate our commitment to ensuring operations remain safe, efficient, and ethically managed.

Workplace & Culture Certifications

GPTW_ribbon_WEBGreat Place to Work® Certified

2023 | 2024 | 2025

An impressive 91 percent of employees rated the company as a great place to work, highlighting its commitment to fostering a culture where employees feel valued and supported.

WELCOA-Silver-Award_WEBWELCOA Well Workplace Silver

2024

Awarded by the Wellness Council of America, recognizing the company's commitment to employee health, connection, safety, and workplace resilience.

Food Safety & Quality Certifications

SQF-Certified-logo-stacked_WEBSafe Quality Food (SQF) Certified

100% Perfect Audit Scores

Nelson-Jameson strategic distribution centers in Marshfield (WI), Turlock (CA), Amarillo (TX), Jerome (ID), and Fairview (PA) all achieved 100% scores in the latest audits.

USDA Organic Badge-1USDA Organic Handling Certification

2024

Certified by Oregon Tilth under the National Organic Program (NOP). This allows them to officially verify the handling and supply chain compliance of a growing range of organic food processing products and ingredients.

Transportation & Fleet Safety Awards

IDFA_badge-logo-1-1-1IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

2024

Honored by the International Dairy Foods Association for outstanding worker safety protocols and proactive illness/injury prevention at their distribution sites.

Truckload-Carriers-Association-logo-1-1TCA Fleet Safety Award

2024

Awarded to NEXT Logistics (the transportation arm of Nelson-Jameson) by the Truckload Carriers Association. They placed third in Division 1 for logging 1.5 million accident-free miles.

WMCA Fleet Safety Award

2022 | 2023 | 2024

Earned three consecutive times from the Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association for keeping a safe, accident-free commercial fleet on Wisconsin roads.

WMCA President's Safe Driver Club Award

2026

Individual road safety and professionalism awards were presented to multiple NEXT Logistics/Nelson-Jameson drivers.

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Industry & Marketing Awards and Recognitions

QCS Collaboration Award Finalist

2024

Named a finalist for the QCS Collaboration Award, which recognizes outstanding teamwork and supply-partner solutions.

QCS Supply Partner Program Promotion Award Nominee

2025

Recognized as a finalist for the QCS Supply Partner Program Promotion Award, recognizing creative and impactful efforts to share QCS programs with members and strengthen engagement.

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Dairy Calendar Wins 'Muse' Award

2024

Winner of Gold at Muse Awards, which recognizes excellence and innovation in advertising, design, and digital media.

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