Awards & Recognition
At CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), we strive to exceed the highest standards, both in how we conduct business and how we treat our employees. As the region’s largest not-for-profit insurer, we are proud to receive continued recognition for our innovative health care products, dedicated member service, and community leadership.
2023 marked the eleventh consecutive year CareFirst was named by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies.” CareFirst was recognized for its corporate culture, business integrity and industry leadership in accountability, transparency and corporate social responsibility.
With more than 9,000 employees and contractors located through our service region, CareFirst has long been committed to promoting a culture of tolerance, acceptance and diversity in the workplace.
In 2022, the company earned the following recognitions:
- Named a NOVA Champion for Accountability by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for taking steps to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce;
- Earned a top score of 100 percent from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) on the organization’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)
In 2023, CareFirst was named winner of the 2023 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards by the National Association for Corporate Directors (NACD) in the not-for-profit category. The annual awards recognize boards that have improved their governance and created long-term value for stakeholders by implementing forward-thinking diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
