Recognized Nationally

Awards & Accolades

Wayspring is proud to have earned national and local recognition across workplace excellence, growth, frontline impact, and effective storytelling. Together, these honors reflect a well-rounded and effective operating model that delivers meaningful outcomes and continues to scale within one of healthcare’s most complex and critical sectors.

Best-in-class Culture

Wayspring has earned workplace recognition, including Glassdoor’s 2025 Best Places to Work, USA Today’s Top Places to Work for 2025 and 2026, and multiple years as a Tennessean Top Workplace. Our culture has been featured by Nashville NewsChannel 5 and Behavioral Health Business for our Second Chance Scholarship program, demonstrating how we live our mission inside and out.

National Growth Recognition

Wayspring was recognized by the Financial Times as one of the Fastest‑Growing Companies in America, ranking #9 overall and #4 in healthcare. This national recognition reflects sustainable, scalable growth nationwide, driven by a model designed to expand without compromising care quality or culture.

Frontline Excellence

Because of his relentless support, Rodney Blevins, a Wayspring Engagement Specialist, was selected as a winner of the 2025 Frontline Honors program—a national recognition for frontline professionals who go above and beyond for those they serve. Honorees are chosen for their dedication, impact, and the ways they elevate the lives of those they support. Rodney truly embodies the spirit of this award.

Future Leadership

Josh Wilson, Senior Market Partnerships Specialist at Wayspring, was selected for the Behavioral Health Business 2026 Future Leaders program, a national recognition honoring emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare. Chosen for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to improving outcomes for those affected by substance use disorder, Josh represents the next generation of leaders helping transform care and recovery.

Purpose-driven Storytelling

Our work is complex, but explaining it clearly is critical to driving adoption, alignment and impact.

This video captures a meaningful connection between a Wayspring member and her engagement specialist. Recognized with a Gold Award at the 2025 Healthcare Digital Marketing Awards and named Video of the Year at the Swaay.Health Awards, it translates our approach into a human, widely resonant moment.

Our 2025 Impact Report was also recognized by The Communicator Awards for excellence in strategic, effective, and meaningful communication.