Awards and Recognition

MGM Resorts International is honored to be recognized by organizations around the world for our business operations and efforts in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Investing in our Communities and Protecting the Planet. We believe these awards and certifications demonstrate our commitment to our guests, employees, stakeholders and future generations.

General Awards

2023

Forbes – Americas Best Large Employers
Forbes- Customer Experience All Stars
FORTUNE - World’s Most Admired Company [7^th consecutive year on listing]
Cvent – Top Meeting Hotels in North America – Aria, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, MGM Grand, Park MGM and Vdara
Shorty Awards – Audience Honor
China Voyage Magazine – Best Integrated Resort: MGM COTAI
American Gambling Awards Online Casino Of The Year – Bet MGM
Black Pearl Restaurant Guide – One-Diamon Award, Imperial Court MACAU
Global Gaming Awards - Customer Loyalty Program of the Year
Forbes Travel Guide – 15 Five-Star Designations for Hotels, Spas and Restaurants

2022

LinkedIn Top Companies –Among 25 Best Companies to Grow A Career
Zippia – Best Companies to Work For
Zippia – #1 Fortune 500 Company in Las Vegas
Zippia – Best Hospitality Company to Work For
Forbes – Americas Best Employers by State 2022
Forbes -Worlds Best Employers 2022
Forbes – Global 2000 2022
Forbes – Best Employers for New Grads 2022

2021

Glassdoor – One of the Best Places to Work

2020

Named a FORTUNE “World’s Most Admired Company” (the 5th consecutive year of MGM Resorts ranking as a top company)
Named One of World’s Best Employers [MGM Resorts is the only company on the Las Vegas Strip to make the list]

2019

Forbes America’s Best Large Employer (No. #18 out of 500)
National Council on Problem Gambling's (NCPG) Public Awareness Award
Fortune 500 List – Fortune Magazine
Emporis Skyscraper Award recognition for MGM Cotai in Macau
One of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Las Vegas by Zippia

2018

America’s Best Employers (No. 76 of 500) – Forbes
America’s Best Employers for New Graduates (No. 147 of 250) ‒ Forbes
America’s Best Employers for Women (No. 199 of 300) – Forbes
Global 2000: World’s Best Employers (No. 13 of 500) – Forbes

2017

Colonial Award for Excellence for Best CSR ReportCompanies –American Society of Professional Communicators
World’s Most Admired Companies (No. 4 in the hotel,casino and resort sector) - FORTUNE Magazine
America’s 500 Best Large Employers 2017 - Forbes

2016

America’s Best Large Employers of 2016 – Forbes Media
World’s Most Admired Companies – FORTUNE Magazine

2015

50 Most Engaged Workplaces – Achievers
Global Gaming Awards
- Responsible Business of the Year
Trailblazers in Community Impact – Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award
Reputation Institute
- America's Most Reputable Companies (No. 18)
- U.S. Public Perception of Corporate Social Responsibility (No. 90)

2014

50 Most Engaged Workplaces – Achievers
"Extraordinary Employer" – Department of Defense, Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
Sustainable Workforce of the Year – Human Resource Officers Today Magazine
Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles – National Business Group on Health
Extraordinary Employer – Nevada Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
PR News' CSR Awards:
- Finalists:
  - CSR Professional of the Year (Jim Murren) – MGM Resorts International Chairman & CEO
  - Employee Relations – "Inspiring Our World: A Musical Journey"
  - CSR/Green Focus – "Inspiring Our World: A Musical Journey"
  - Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award – Michigan Congressional Black Caucus Delegation
"Top 100 Ideal Employers" for U.S. Business Students (No. 44) – Universum
Global Gaming Awards
- Responsible Business of the Year
- Land Based Operator
- Bettering Communities, Women’s Leadership Conference Promotions
"Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles®" Award – National Business Group on Health
Sustainable Workforce of the Year Award – Michelle DiTondo, MGM Resorts International Senior Vice President – Human Resource Officers Today Magazine

2013

50 Most Engaged Workplaces (No. 23) – Achievers
Overall Leader in CSR Practices – PR News CSR Awards
Finalist – Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s "World Savers" Awards
Global Corporate Leadership Award – Sister Cities International
Top Diversity Employer – Hispanic Network Magazine
NASS Medallion Award for Philanthropy and Community Engagement – National Association of Secretaries of States'
Points of Light Award (Corporate Volunteer Program) – NV Volunteers, The Governor’s Commission on Service
"Top 100 Ideal Employers" for U.S. business students (No. 40) – Universum
"Top 100 Companies for MBA Students" (No. 86) – Universum
Responsible CEO of the Year – Jim Murren, MGM Resorts International Chairman & CEO – CR Magazine
Best Communications Campaign American Gaming, "Inspiring Our World: A Musical Journey" – American Gaming Association’s Communications Award

2012

1921 Society Inductee – Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Honoree (The MGM Resorts Foundation) – Easter Seals of Nevada
Corporate Donor of the Year (The MGM Resorts Foundation) – Nevada Children’s Center

Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

2023

Newsweek – America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023
Seramount – Pinnacle Inclusion Index Company
Military Times - Best for Vets: Employers
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council – America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises
Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council – Excellence in Supplier Diversity
Black Enterprise – Best Company for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Human Rights Campaign – Corporate Equality Index
Diversity MBA - Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact
Department of Defense Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve – Patriot Award

2022

Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundations Corporate Equality Index
Human Rights Campaign Names MGM Resorts International One of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” - 11^th Consecutive Year
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Diversity Inc. Top Regional Company
Diversity Best Practices – Leading Inclusion Index Company
Seramount Inclusion Index – Leading Inclusion Index Company
Military Times Best for Vets: Employers – Top 25 in the Nation.
Forbes – Best Employers for Diversity
Newsweek – America’s Most Responsible Companies
Newsweek – America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Western Regional Minority Supplier Diversity Development Council – Warrior Award, Excellence in Supplier Diversity Award
African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism - Corporation of the Year
Institute of Supply Management Trailblazer Organizational Diversity Champion Award
DOD Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve - Pro Patria Award
DOD Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve – Patriot Award
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) - America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises

2020

Recognized by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) as a Top 35 Corporation
Human Rights Campaign Names MGM Resorts International One of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” [ For the 9th consecutive year]
Named One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes
America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council [the 7th consecutive year of MGM Resorts ranking as a top company on this listing]
Recognized on DiversityInc’s Top Regional Companies (ranked #2) and Supplier Diversity Lists [For the 15th consecutive year, MGM Resorts has been recognized as a top company for Diversity by DiversityInc]
Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council
Earned placement in Diversity Best Practices’ Inclusion Index
Recognized as One of the Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S. by LATINA Style, Inc.
Named the 2020 “Responsibility” H.E.R.O.E.S. By the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council

2019

Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality – Human Rights Campaign
Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity
Ranked #1 on Top 8 Regionals Company List for Diversity – DiversityInc
Support of Women-owned Businesses − Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Best for Vets Employer for 2019 – Military Times
Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD)
2019 Women’s Forum Corporate Champion [recognition for having 30% or greater female representation on our board of directors]
2019 America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

2018

Best Employers for Diversity (No. 126) - Forbes
BEQ Pride LGBTQ Business Equality Excellence Award - Business Equality Network
2018 Corporate Equality Index - Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Best Large Employers (13) - Forbes
Top 10 Regional Companies (No. 3) – DiversityInc
Thirteenth consecutive year of MGM Resorts ranking as a top company on a DiversityInc list
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality – Human Rights Campaign
Seventh consecutive year of MGM Resorts ranking with a perfect score on this corporate equality index
Best Companies for Diversity – Black Enterprise Magazine
America’s Best Employers for Diversity (No. 126 of 250) – Forbes
BEQ Pride LGBTQ Business Equality Excellence Award – Business Equality Network
America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Fifth consecutive year of MGM Resorts ranking as a top company on this list
Million Dollar Club ‒ United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Million Dollar Club [expenditure of $25 million to $50 million with Hispanic-owned businesses]
MGM Resorts has been named to this list since the award’s inception in 2009
Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve – Extraordinary Employer Support Award
America’s Top Corporation for Women’s Business Enterprises – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, Bronze Distinction

2017

America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises – Women's Business Enterprise National Council
Partner of the Year 2017 - USVets Las Vegas
Top Corporation for Women’s Business Enterprises - Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
50 Top Companies for Supplier Diversity - Black Enterprise
50 Best Companies for Diversity - Black Enterprise
Community Partner Award for Diversity Excellence - College of Southern Nevada
2017 Top Regional Companies (No. 3) - DiversityInc
2018 Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality - Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Million Dollar Club- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2017 Major Corporate Owner of the Year Award- National Association of Minority Contractors
2017 Joint Venture Development Team of the Year - National Association of Minority Contractors
2017 Influential Company of the Year - Women Construction Owners & Executives USA
Award for New Product or Service Innovation - Loyalty360
2017 Breakfast of Corporate Champions -Women’s Forum of New York
“In Appreciation For Your Continued Support of Las Vegas Veterans” - Veteran’s Action Group & Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade

2016

Impact Award – Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council
Employer of Choice for High-Achieving Pan-Asian Millennials Award – National Association of Asian MBAs and The National Society of High School Scholars
Top Corporation for LGBT Economic Empowerment – Affinity Inc. Magazine
Top 10 Regional Companies (No. 5) – DiversityInc
40 Best Companies for Diversity – Black Enterprise Magazine
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality – Human Rights Campaign Foundation
America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award to The Women’s Leadership Conference (presented by The MGM Resorts Foundation) – Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada
College of Southern Nevada Community Partner Award for Diversity Excellence 2016-2017
Employer of Choice for High-Achieving Pan-Asian Millennials Award – National Association of Asian MBAs and The National Society of High School Scholars
Top Corporation for LGBT Economic Empowerment – Affinity Inc. Magazine
Top 12 LGBT-friendly Hotel Brands in the U.S. (No. 7) – Travel & Leisure Magazine
Top 100 Corporations of 2016 for Supplier Diversity – Women’s Enterprise USA Magazine

2015

Employer of Choice for High-Achieving Pan-Asian Millennials Award – National Association of Asian MBAs and The National Society of High School Scholars
Joint Corporate Responsibility Council Honors Award (No. 20) – Association of Employee Resource Groups & Councils
40 Best Companies for Diversity Award – BlackEnterprise Magazine
Top 10 Regional Companies (No. 4) – DiversityInc
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Las Vegas
- Most Unique, Best Community Float
- Best Overall Entry, "Dream Machine"
Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality – Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Las Vegas PRIDE Night
- Best LGBT Community Supporter
- Best Overall Float
Most Influential Black Lawyers – Phyllis A. James, MGM Resorts International Executive Vice President, Special Counsel for Litigation and Chief Diversity Officer – Savoy Magazine
Corporation of Distinction – The Señoras of Excellence Señores of Distinction 10th Anniversary Awards Gala
Million Dollar Club Member for Leading Brand in Supplier Diversity – United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Corporate Game Changer for Board Parity – Women's Forum of New York
America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

2014

Mosaic Award for Workforce Inclusion, "Inspiring Our World: A Musical Journey" – American Advertising Federation
The Employee Resource Group & Council Honors Award (No. 16) – Association of Employee Resource Groups & Councils
40 Best Companies for Diversity Award, Employee Base, Senior Management and Board of Directors (No. 8) – Black Enterprise
Top 10 Regional Companies (No. 1) – DiversityInc
Best Companies for Diversity (No. 16) – Hispanic Business Media
Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality – Human Rights Campaign Foundation
America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

2013

Top 25 U.S. Diversity Council Groups, Bellagio – The Association of Employee Resource Groups & Councils
Top 10 Companies for Latinos (No. 8) – DiversityInc
Top 10 Regional Companies (No. 1) – DiversityInc
50 Best Companies for Latina to Work for in the US, Honorable Mention – LATINAStyle Magazine
Best Companies for Diversity (No. 22) – Hispanic BusinessCorporation of the Year – Women's Business Enterprise Council, West Region
Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality – Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Top 50 Companies for Diversity & Inclusion (No. 30) – UPTOWN Professional Magazine
CEO Leadership in Action Award, Jim Murren, MGM Resorts International Chairman & CEO Profiles in Diversity Journal Magazine

2012

25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity – DiversityInc
Top 10 Companies for Latinos – DiversityInc
40 Best Companies for Diversity – Black EnterpriseMagazine
50 Best Companies for Latina Employees – LATINA StyleMagazine
Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality – Human Rights Campaign Foundation
2012 Best Companies for Diversity – HispanicBusiness Media
Americanism Award, Jim Murren, MGM Resorts International Chairman & CEO – Anti-Defamation League, Nevada Chapter
Best Annual Report , Finalist – American Gaming Association Gaming Voice Awards
Top 25 U.S. Diversity Council Groups – Association of Diversity Councils
- Bellagio (No. 17)
- MGM Grand (No. 19)
Corporation of the Year Finalist – Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce
Top 50 Employers List – Equal Opportunity Magazine
Best Overall Float and Best Overall Entry – Las Vegas Pride Parade

Investing in Our Community

2023

Governors Point Of Light

2022

Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition Community Champion Award – Park MGM

2021

The President’s Volunteer Service Award Silver

2020

MGM Resorts Foundation Recognized with SportsTravel Award for Employee Emergency Grant Fund Efforts
Recognized as a Top Company for the 2020 Nevada Governor's Points of Light Awards for Corporate and Business Volunteer Program of the Year (Won First place in the Gold category)
MGM Resorts Partners with UNLV College of Education to Provide Virtual Tutoring for the Children of MGM Employees

2019

Beau Rivage Resort Business Volunteer of the Year – City of Biloxi
50 Most Community Minded Companies in the US by The Civic 50

2018

2018 AACC Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award - American Association for Community Colleges
National Operation School Bell Award - Assistance League Las Vegas
2018 Best Companies for Diversity list - Black Enterprise
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Revitalize America Honoree (MGM Springfield)
Western Mass Employment Collaborative – Outstanding Employer (MGM Springfield)
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Talent Network – Industry Champion of the Year Award for workforce solutions in the community (Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa)
American Association for Community Colleges – Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award (MGM National Harbor and Prince George’s Community College)
Prince George’s Community College Foundation Inc. – Partners for Success Gala Award (MGM National Harbor)
University of South Alabama Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management – Industry Partner of the Year (Becky Smith, Director of Human Resources, Beau Rivage)
National Designations – AARP and Military Friendly

2017

The Civic 50’s Most Community-Minded Companies in America – Points of Light

2016

Hospitality Partner of the Year – Goodwill of Southern Nevada
The Civic 50’s Most Community-Minded Companies in America – Points of Light

2015

Corporate Partner of the Year Award (Beau Rivage) – American Red Cross Southeast Mississippi
Community Achievement Award – Nevada Broadcasters Association

2014

Goodwill of Southern Nevada
- Hospitality Partner of the Year (MGM Resorts International)
- Community Partner of the Year (Bellagio)
Service Above Self Award – Las Vegas Rotary Club
Appreciation Award – Epicurean Charitable Foundation
Foundation of the Year – Vegas Inc's Angel Awards

Protecting the Planet

2023

U.S. Department of Energy – Achieved Better Buildings Challenge Goal
Science Based Target Initiative – Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets validated
Sustainability Magazine – Top 100 Women in Sustainability: Jyoti Chopra, Chief People, Inclusion & Sustainability Officer at MGM Resorts
China Finance Summit – Role Model of Sustainability
Hang Seng – Corporate Sustainability Benchmark

2022

CDP's Climate Change and Water Security A-List – Double A Rating
Solar Energy Industries Association – Solar Means Business Report - Top 5 Ranking

2021

Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) Design Awards – Sustainable Design Award for MGM Head Start Child & Family Center
Recognized for Making Significant Investments in Clean Energy by the Solar Energy Industries Association’s Solar Means Business Report

2021

Named a top 10 performer in the Greater China Hotel Business Sustainability Index (Hotel BSI), and among the top 20 in the Greater Bay Area Business Sustainability Index (GBABSI) by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School’s “2020 Business Sustainability Indices” programme.

2020

MGM Resorts International - the Bellagio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas as the winner of the 2019 Food Recovery Challenge Hospitality Award
Recognized for Making Significant Investments in Clean Energy by the Solar Energy Industries Association’s Solar Means Business Report

2019

Food Recovery Challenge Award: Bellagio Hotel & Casino – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
World Procurement Congress and Awards Shortlist: Oyster shell recycling process & collaboration (CSR category) – Procurement Leaders
LEED Gold for Neighborhood Development: MGM Springfield Overall Site
LEED Platinum for New Construction: MGM Springfield Resort
LEED Platinum for Commercial Interior: MGM Springfield Armory
LEED Gold for Commercial Interior: MGM Springfield Chapel
LEED Platinum for New Construction: MGM Daycare/Child-Family Center

2018

U.S. Food Loss & Waste 2030 Champion! - USDA
Leading Company in Sustainability – Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association
Interior Lighting Campaign: Greatest Annual Energy Savings for Lighting Retrofits (Large Project) ‒ Better Buildings / U.S. Department of Energy (recognition of Mandalay Bay)
Interior Lighting Campaign: Best Use of Lighting Controls in a Single Building – Better Buildings / U.S. Department of Energy (recognition of MGM Resorts Call Center)
Food Recovery Award for Highest Percentage Increase in Food Waste Diversion from Previous Year (recognition of Bellagio)

2017

2017 INNOVATION Award for Conservation and Sustainability -The Las Vegas Business Press
Largest Portfolio Using Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS) - U.S. Department of Energy
Five Green Keys- ARIA, Vdara, Bellagio, Delano, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand Las Vegas & MGM Grand Detroit
Four Green Keys - Circus Circus, Excalibur, Luxor, The Mirage, Park MGM, New York-New York, MGM Signature, & Beau Rivage
Four Green Globes- Bellagio, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand Las Vegas, The Mirage, New York-New York & MGM Signature

2016

LEED Gold Certification – MGM National Harbor, by U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Gold Certification – The Park, by U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Gold Certification – T-Mobile Arena, by U.S. Green Building Council
“5 Green Keys” (ARIA Resort & Casino) – Green Key Global
Largest Portfolio-Wide Energy Savings – Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Awards
Green Globes Four Globes: Bellagio, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand Las Vegas, The Mirage, New York, New York, The Signature
Water Hero Award – Water Conservation Coalition

2015

3-Star Green Restaurant Certification (Café Bellagio) – Green Restaurant Association
Green Award Winner Hotel Casino Category – Las Vegas Business Press
Business Excellence Award, Trailblazer Category – Las Vegas Metro of Commerce
Top 100 Most Environmentally Responsible Companies (No. 112) – Newsweek Magazine's Green Rankings
Food Recovery Challenge Award – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Best Environmental Stewardship, Finalist – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

2014

Energy Project of the Year Award – AEE Region V Renewable
"Galaxy" Award – Alliance to Save Energy Stars of Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Project of the Year Award – Association of Energy Engineers
"5 Green Keys" (Vdara Hotel & Spa ) – Green Key Meetings
Top 100 Most Environmentally Responsible Companies (No. 82) – Newsweek Magazine's Green Rankings
The Lighting Energy Efficiency in Parking (LEEP) Awards
- Highest Absolute Annual Savings in a Retrofit at a Single Parking Structure (MGM Grand Detroit)
- Largest Percentage of Facilities Upgraded (MGM Resorts International)
TripAdvisor’s "GreenLeaders" Award
- Platinum Level: ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel & Spa
- Gold Level: MGM Grand Las Vegas, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York
- Silver Level: Excalibur, Luxor, Gold Srike, Beau Rivage
- Bronze Level: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Food Recovery Challenge Award – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2013

Las Vegas Business Press "Best Green Practices: Campaign"
TripAdvisor’s "GreenLeaders" Award
- Platinum Level: ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel & Spa
- Gold Level: MGM Grand Las Vegas, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York
- Silver Level: Excalibur, Luxor, Gold Srike, Beau Rivage
- Bronze Level: Circus Circus Las Vegas

2012

"5 Green Keys" – Green Key Global
- Bellagio Resort & Casino, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- ARIA Resort & Casino, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Mandalay Bay Resort, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- MGM Grand Las Vegas

2011

Business Leadership Recycling Award – American Forest & Paper Association
500 Most Environmentally Friendly Companies (No.157) – Newsweek Magazine
U.S. Green Building Council Nevada Chapter Awards
- "Exceptional Leadership and Advocacy – LEED Project" (CityCenter)
- "Organizational Excellence"

2010

Earth-Minded Award (ARIA Hotel & Casino) – The American Society of Interior Designers and Hospitality Design Magazine 500 Most Environmentally Friendly Companies (No.174) – Newsweek Magazine
Best Green Owner – Las Vegas Business Press

2009

"Friend of Glass" Recycling Award – The Glass Packaging Institute
"Best Commercial Project" (CityCenter) – Forest Stewardship Council Award

2006

Water Hero Award – Southern Nevada Water Authority