Awards and recognition
Swipe through some of our most prestigious awards below.
The Pro Bono Institute honored Entergy and Executive Vice President and General Counsel Marcus Brown with the 2025 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award. The annual award recognizes an individual’s or organization’s exceptional commitment to pro bono as demonstrated by exemplary engagement in pro bono legal services. Over the past decade, Entergy’s legal department employees performed more than 22,000 hours of pro bono services. That’s a $6.1 million in-kind donation to Entergy’s communities.The Edison Electric Institute - Emergency Response Award
The Edison Electric Institute recently awarded Entergy with its 50th Emergency Response Award, recognizing the dedication and excellence of our power restoration workers during and after Hurricane Francine.2025
2025
JUST Capital and CNBC - JUST 100 Ranking
Entergy has been named to the JUST 100 ranking of America’s top 100 Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. The JUST 100 highlights companies that are doing the right thing for all stakeholders, including customers, employees, communities, the environment and owners.Fortune Magazine - World’s Most Admired Companies
Fortune magazine has recognized Entergy among the top utilities on its World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025. Entergy was recognized by industry peers for its commitment to innovation and social responsibility, its long-term investment value and global competitiveness. This is the first time Entergy has been included on this prestigious list.2025
2025
Business Facilities Magazine - 2024 Platinum Deal of the Year Award
The respected national magazine favored by site selectors for large businesses, Business Facilities, recognized Louisiana’s $10 billion Meta artificial intelligence data center as its Platinum 2024 Deal of the Year. It is the magazine’s highest honor for major investments in the United States.
Entergy was recognized on the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America. The DJSI is an international environmental, social and governance ranking for corporate responsibility and sustainability performance. Entergy is the only company in the electric utility sector to be included on the index for 23 years in a row.2024
U.S. Department of Labor - HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
The U.S. Department of Labor for the seventh consecutive year awarded Entergy with the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, honoring exceptional achievement in veteran employment.Site Selection Magazine - Top Utilities in Economic Development
For 17 consecutive years, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy as a top utility for economic growth in the communities we serve, which include some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2023, we helped secure more than $33 billion in capital investments and create approximately 5,160 new direct jobs through announced economic development projects within our four-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.2024
2024
United Way of Southeast Louisiana - Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces
United Way of Southeast Louisiana named Entergy as the leading company in its Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces for 2023-2024. This is the 10th straight year Entergy has been recognized in the top 10 list.Points of Light - The Civic 50
For the ninth year, Entergy has been named an honoree of The Civic 50, Points of Light’s prestigious annual list that recognizes the top companies for employee volunteerism and community investment in the United States. Entergy was also recognized as the 2024 Utilities Sector Leader for the second year in a row.2024
2024
Edison Electric Institute - National Key Accounts Outstanding Customer Engagement
Entergy was one of five utilities recognized by the Edison Electric Institute for outstanding engagement and partnership with corporate customers in 2023. EEI has presented this award annually for 25 years.
Entergy was recognized on the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America. The DJSI is an international environmental, social and governance ranking for corporate responsibility and sustainability performance. Only the most sustainable companies in each industry are considered each year for index membership. Entergy is the only company in the electric utility sector to be included on the index for 22 straight years.2023
U.S. Department of Labor - Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award
For the sixth year in a row, the U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Entergy as a recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, which honors exceptional achievement in veteran employment.The 2023 Global ERG Summit - Diversity Impact Awards
Entergy’s employee resource groups placed fifth in the Enterprise-Wide ERG category of the Diversity Impact Awards during the 2023 Global ERG Summit. Entergy is the only utility company in this category. In addition, Entergy’s Leadership ERG was also awarded second place in the Top 25 ERGs. The summit recognizes best practices for employee resource groups, diversity councils, networking and affinity groups.2023
With the increased competition for the best employee talent, Entergy has been chosen by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023. The study determined the results through a large-scale independent survey of over 224,000 company reviews completed by employees working for U.S. companies with a workforce of at least 1,000 or more.
Site Selection Magazine - Top Utilities in Economic Development
For 16 consecutive years, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy as a top utility for economic growth in the communities we serve, which include some of the largest and most power-intensive industries in the United States. In 2022, we helped secure $37 billion in capital investments and create nearly 23,000 new jobs within our four-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.2023
2023
The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate - Top Workplaces
Entergy was again recognized as one of the best places to work and grow a meaningful career in the greater New Orleans area. The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate recognized Entergy as a 2023 Top Workplace for its continued commitment to a positive work environment, employee welfare, career development and advancement opportunities throughout the company.The Edison Electric Institute – Emergency Recovery Award
Recognizing the hard work and dedication of the men and women of Entergy, the Edison Electric Institute awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with its Emergency Recovery Award for outstanding response efforts after June thunderstorms produced damaging winds, hail and lightning from central Arkansas to northern Louisiana and eastward through northern and central Mississippi.2023
2023
Forbes - America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2023
Entergy has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees feel valued and respected. The Best Employers for Diversity 2023 were selected based on an independent survey from approximately 45,000 U.S. employees working for companies with a minimum of 1,000 employees.With the increasing importance of employee satisfaction, Entergy has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek. The study determined the results through a large-scale independent survey of over 389,000 company reviews completed by employees working for U.S. companies with a workforce of at least 1,000 or more.
Black Enterprise Magazine recognized Entergy for our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. At Entergy, our goal is to attract, develop and retain a high-performing workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we have the privilege to serve.
Entergy was named among the top 10 most generous workplaces for Southeast Louisiana. The annual Top 10 ranking recognizes the businesses in United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s seven-parish service area that contributed the most to and through the organization during the previous fiscal year.2023
The Edison Electric Institute – Emergency Recovery Award
Recognizing the dedication and excellence of the power restoration workers of Entergy, the Edison Electric Institute awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with its Emergency Recovery Award. The company was recognized for outstanding restoration efforts earlier this year following a severe weather event in April that traveled a large portion of our service area.The Edison Electric Institute – Emergency Recovery Award
Recognizing the hard work and dedication of the men and women of Entergy, the Edison Electric Institute awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with its Emergency Recovery Award. The company was recognized for response efforts after major tornadoes touched down in Mississippi and Arkansas.2023
2023
The Edison Electric Institute – Emergency Assistance Award
Recognizing the hard work and dedication of the men and women of Entergy, the Edison Electric Institute awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with its Emergency Assistance Award for helping Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities when a severe weather system containing intense damaging winds, tornadoes and flash flooding caused extensive damage to public infrastructure, utility distribution systems and private properties.Points of Light - The Civic 50
For the eighth time, Entergy has been named an honoree of The Civic 50, Points of Light’s prestigious annual list recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States. Entergy was also recognized as the 2023 Utilities Sector Leader.2023
2023
Arbor Day Foundation - Tree Line USA Utility
The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Entergy for proper tree care and vegetation management by naming the company a 2023 Tree Line USA utility.Women‘s Business Enterprise National Council - America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises
Entergy was named to the list of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. The honor recognizes Entergy’s commitment to implementing world-class diversity and inclusion programs that enable growth and innovation, while breaking down barriers for women entrepreneurs.2023
2023
Business Facilities Magazine - Top Utilities 2023
Entergy was recognized by Business Facilities Magazine for keeping the economy going by helping businesses relocate and expand across the Entergy Region.
Newsweek has named Entergy as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. The magazine surveyed more 37,000 female employees and profiled the top 600 large American companies that ranked the highest on criteria like compensation and benefits, work-life balance and proactive management of a diverse workforce.
2023
The Edison Electric Institute – Emergency Assistance Award
Recognizing the hard work and dedication of the men and women of Entergy, the Edison Electric Institute awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with its Emergency Recovery Award. The company was recognized for responding to thunderstorms that impacted the Metro Dallas area during the Labor Day holiday.Edison Electric Institute - Emergency Response Award
Recognizing the hard work and dedication of the men and women of Entergy, the Edison Electric Institute awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with its Emergency Assistance Award. The company was recognized for sending crews to Florida to assist in restoration efforts following Hurricane Ian. Including this year’s honor, Entergy has received 44 awards from EEI for its restoration and mutual assistance work.2023
Entergy has been named to the JUST 100 ranking of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. Entergy ranks in the top 100 companies out of the nearly 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies that were evaluated. The JUST 100 highlights companies that are doing the right thing for all their stakeholders, which include customers, employees, communities, the environment and owners.Newsweek - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023
Entergy received five stars on Newsweek’s first-ever ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Newsweek profiled the top 1,000 U.S. companies that celebrate diversity, cultivate an inclusive workplace and play key roles in creating more sustainable and healthier workplaces of the future.2023
2023
Newsweek - America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023
In the Newsweek’s fourth annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Entergy was recognized as one of the top 500 public corporations that take seriously the commitment to being good corporate citizens. We ranked fourth of 500 for social performance and we’re the top company headquartered in Louisiana.
Entergy was recognized on the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America. The DJSI is one of the most prestigious environmental, social and governance rankings for corporate responsibility and sustainability performance. Only the most sustainable companies in each industry are considered each year for index membership. Entergy is the only company in the electric utility sector to be included on the index for 21 straight years.2022
Newsweek - America’s Most Responsible Companies
The magazine’s fourth annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Entergy is recognized among the 500 top performing U.S. public companies. Entergy ranked fourth of 500 for social performance and is the top company headquartered in Louisiana.
U.S. Department of Labor - Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award
The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Entergy for the fifth year in a row as a recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, which honors exceptional achievement in veteran employment.2022
2022
Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance - 2022 Utility Member of the Year
Entergy’s leadership was recognized by the Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance for elevating environmental, social and governance, or ESG, performance as part of its supply chain management strategy.EEI Index Award - Mid-capitalization category
Entergy was recognized as a top performer in the Edison Electric Institute Index of investor-owned electric companies for the mid-capitalization category. The award is presented annually to EEI member companies that have achieved the highest total shareholder return for the most recent five-year period.2022
2022
Site Selection Magazine - Top Utilities in Economic Development
For 15 years in a row, Site Selection Magazine has recognized Entergy as a major player of economic growth for the Gulf South region by working to support the local economy in the communities we serve. In 2021, Entergy helped secure $13.4 billion in capital investments and supported the creation of 6,747 new jobs across Entergy’s communities.The 2022 Global ERG Summit - Diversity Impact Awards
Entergy’s employee resource groups placed sixth in the Enterprise-Wide ERG category of the Diversity Impact Awards during the 2022 Global ERG Summit. The summit recognizes best practices for employee resource groups, diversity councils, networking and affinity groups.2022
2022
The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate - Top Workplaces
Entergy was again recognized as one of the best places to work and grow a meaningful career in the greater New Orleans area. Entergy was named a 2022 Top Workplace based on the results of an employee feedback survey conducted earlier in the year. The anonymous survey uniquely measured 15 drivers of engaged cultures critical to the success of any organization: alignment, execution and connection.Points of Light - The Civic 50
For the seventh consecutive year, Entergy has been named one of the top 50 most-community minded companies in the country. The Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light, has provided a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how companies use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact throughout their company and communities.2022
2022
Edison Electric Institute - Emergency Response Award
Recognizing the hard work and dedication of the men and women of Entergy, the Edison Electric Institute awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with its Emergency Assistance Award. The company was recognized for its outstanding power restoration efforts supporting Duke ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø following a severe winter storm that hit Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina in January. Including this year’s honor, Entergy has received 43 awards from EEI for its restoration and mutual assistance work.
Entergy was named the 2022 top most generous workplace for Southeast Louisiana for the company’s Hurricane Ida relief and recovery efforts and advocacy for expanded access to quality early education. The annual Top 10 ranking recognizes the businesses in United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s seven-parish service area that contributed the most to and through the organization during the previous fiscal year.
Recognizing the implementation and execution of innovation in supplier diversity practices, EEI awarded Entergy with its Innovation Award for proven successes that have benefited both diverse suppliers and the company.Arbor Day Foundation - Tree Line USA Utility
The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Entergy for proper tree care and vegetation management by naming the company a 2022 Tree Line USA utility.2022
2022
Human Rights Campaign Foundation - Corporate Equality Index
Entergy earned a 90% rating on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This is the second year in a row the company has earned a 90% rating and places us among the top energy and utility companies in the survey. The index assesses employers based on criteria in four categories: Workforce Protections, Inclusive Benefits, Supporting an Inclusive Culture and Corporate Social Responsibility, and Responsible Citizenship.JUST Capital and CNBC - JUST 100 Ranking
We are proud to be named to the JUST 100 ranking for America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. Entergy ranks in the top 100 companies out of the nearly 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies that were evaluated. Published annually by JUST Capital, the JUST 100 highlights companies that are doing the right thing for all their stakeholders, which include customers, employees, communities, the environment and owners.2022
2022
Edison Electric Institute - Emergency Response Award
Recognizing the hard work and dedication of Entergy employees, the Edison Electric Institute awarded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with its Emergency Response Award for the company’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida in August 2021. Including this honor, Entergy has received 42 awards from EEI for its power restoration and mutual-assistance work.Drew Marsh (right) succeeds Leo Denault as chair of the board and chief executive officer.
2021
2021
Entergy announced as the founding partner of the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, with Executive Vice President and General Counsel Marcus Brown serving as its chairman. The Host Committee works in partnership with the NFL and other stakeholders to create an unforgettable experience for all who will attend Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in 2025.
Entergy Mississippi announces plans to provide power to support the single largest capital investment in state history – a $10 billion planned investment by Amazon Web Services Inc., an Amazon.com Inc. company, which will bring new jobs and economic development opportunities to the state.
2021
2021
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta announces it will build a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, a transformational investment that cements the state’s status as a major innovation hub and puts this picturesque rural community on the leading edge of a global digital revolution.