2008
Herman Miller recognized by Occupational Hazards magazine as one of America's Safest Companies (ASC). It was one of 18 companies to achieve this distinction.
Herman Miller recognized among Information Week 500 for the sixth consecutive year as one of the country's most technologically advanced companies in the manufacturing industry. The company placed 21st among ranked manufacturers.
Herman Miller achieves fifth consecutive placement on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an international stock portfolio that evaluates the annual performance of the world's largest 2500 companies using economic, environmental, and social criteria, known as the "triple bottom line" of sustainability.
Herman Miller receives top rating of 100 percent for a second consecutive year in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's seventh annual Corporate Equality Index. The company is one of 259 major U.S. businesses, and the only one in its industry, to gain the 100 percent ranking for treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees and consumers.
Herman Miller recognized by the prestigious and rigorous KLD Indexes for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The company is represented both on KLD's domestic and global indexes, which are utilized by money managers and institutional investors to influence their investment decisions.
Herman Miller's Zeeland Main Site awarded status as a STAR participant in the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP). The MVPP Star Award is the most prestigious safety and health award given in Michigan. Zeeland Mainsite is the fourth Herman Miller facility to receive MVPP status, along with the GreenHouse, Midwest, and 171st.
Herman Miller once again was selected by IndustryWeek magazine for its annual list of the 50 Best U.S. Manufacturing Companies. Herman Miller is the only contract furniture manufacturer to appear on the list, which is available in the publication's June 2008 issue.
Herman Miller receives the "2008 Manufacturer of the Year Gold Award," presented by the Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA). The industry association for independent U.S. and Canadian office furniture dealers annually surveys its membership for their opinions on industry manufacturers.
Herman Miller's Space Utilization Service receives an Industry Excellence Award from CoreNet Global. The inaugural award highlights corporate real estate industry performance and innovation.
Herman Miller again ranks as the "Most Admired" company in its industry for the 20th year in FORTUNE magazine's annual survey broadly measuring the reputation of America's corporations.
Herman Miller named to Fast Company magazine's "Fast 50" list of the world's most innovative companies. The company ranked 26th this year and was the only representative of the contract furniture industry. The "Fast 50" highlights how innovation can drive economic growth.
Herman Miller achieves placement in the fourth-annual Sustainable Asset Management (SAM) Sustainability Yearbook. It is recognized as SAM Sector Leader and Sector Mover for the Furnishing category.
Herman Miller receives Best of Michigan Business award from Corp! magazine. Nominated by Corp! readers, it is one of six manufacturers regarded as top in its category.
Herman Miller is selected to receive a Great Place to Work Award from the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW). This award recognizes the accomplishments of organizations that have implemented creative and effective approaches to developing trust, pride, and camaraderie within their unique workplaces.
Herman Miller shares the distinction of Fortune magazine's "Coolest Corporate Headquarters" with Microsoft and S.C. Johnson & Son.
Herman Miller ranks 96th on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list.
2007
Herman Miller receives the top rating of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's annual Corporate Equality Index. The company is one of 195 major U.S. businesses, employing more than 8.3 million workers, to gain the 100 percent ranking for treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender employees, consumers, and investors.
Herman Miller garners its fourth consecutive placement on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), an international stock portfolio that evaluates the annual performance of the world's largest 2500 companies using economic, environmental, and social criteria, known as the "triple bottom line" of sustainability.
Herman Miller, Inc., chosen for Sustainable Business 20 List. The company is featured for the fifth time as one of the "World's Top Sustainability Stocks," which includes companies with strong environmental initiatives and solid financial performance.
Herman Miller International receives The Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade for outstanding achievement. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for business performance in the United Kingdom, conferred annually by The Queen on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Herman Miller was selected for the award based on outstanding growth in revenues and exports to global markets.
Herman Miller receives OFDA (Office Furniture Dealers Alliance) Dealers' Choice awards for Best Products Lines and Technology.
Herman Miller receives Environmental Stewardship award from Tandus, a leading manufacturer of commercial floor coverings.
Herman Miller named one of 50 Best Manufacturing Companies by Industry Week magazine.
Herman Miller receives 2007 Western Michigan Outstanding Corporate Growth award from the Association for Corporate Growth.
Herman Miller moved up to No. 14 on CRO Magazine's annual listing of "100 Best Corporate Citizens." The list takes a systematic approach to assessing the social and environmental characteristics of a good corporate citizen.
For the 19th time in the past 21 years, Herman Miller is ranked as the "Most Admired" company in its industry in Fortune magazine's annual survey broadly measuring the reputation of America's corporations. The company also placed in the Top Ten among all firms surveyed in the category of Innovation.
2006
Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America
Herman Miller earns Architecture Magazine's 2005 ACE Awards, earning top ranking from architects in each of the product groups in which it competes--furniture systems, seating, and casegoods.
Herman Miller is one of 16 companies--and the lone representative in the contract furniture industry--to be included on a pair of prestigious and rigorous indexes for social responsibility. Herman Miller has been included in KLD's Domini 400 Social Index (DSI) since 1990, and now is also included in the KLD Global Climate 100 Index (GC100)
Herman Miller ranked as the "Most Admired" company in its industry in Fortune magazine's annual survey
DiversityInc Magazine names Herman Miller one of its Top 10 corporations for supplier diversity
The Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) honors Herman Miller with the "Corporation of the Year Award" in the commercial products sector.
Herman Miller, Inc., is highly ranked for the fourth consecutive year on the 2006 Information Week 500, a listing of the country's most technologically advanced companies. Herman Miller placed seventh among all manufacturers and is listed 60th overall.
2005
The Progressive Investor "Sustainable Business Top 20" includes Herman Miller among "world leaders in terms of both sustainability and financial strength"
Information Week magazine's annual Information Week 500 ranks Herman Miller among the top 100 "most innovative corporate users of information technology"
The American Society of Interior Designers honors Herman Miller with their annual Patron's Prize "for its support and promotion of innovative, inspiring and quality design"
Herman Miller again listed as "America's Most Admired" furniture company in Fortune magazine's annual poll of industry executives and financial analysts, marking the 17th time Herman Miller has held the top spot in the nineteen-year history of the furniture industry's inclusion in the rankings. The company also ranked among the top twenty among all companies surveyed in total reputation scoring.
The Brooklyn Museum presents its Lifetime Achievement Award to Herman Miller for the company's partnerships with some of 20th century's outstanding designers, as well as its long history of innovative interior solutions
The Michigan Minority Business Development Council names Herman Miller its Corporation of the Year in the commercial products sector, recognizing the company's ongoing efforts to create a diverse and inclusive supply chain
2004
Herman Miller once again is selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an international stock portfolio that evaluates corporate performance using economic, environmental, and social criteria, known as the "triple bottom line" of sustainability
For the 16th time in 18 years, Herman Miller is ranked as the "Most Admired" company in the furniture industry in Fortune magazine's annual survey that measures the reputation of America's corporations
For the fifth year in a row, Herman Miller ranks among Business Ethics magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens"--one of only 29 companies to earn a place on the list every year since its introduction in 2000
2003
The Michigan Women's Leadership Index, developed by the Women's Leadership Forum and researched by the Center for the Education of Women at the University of Michigan, ranks Herman Miller among the Top Ten on the list, and as the only company in its industry to earn the "Most Valuable Player" designation
Information Week magazine's annual Information Week 500 ranks Herman Miller among the top 50 "most innovative corporate users of information technology"
The Progressive Investor "Sustainable Business Top 20" includes Herman Miller among "world leaders in terms of both sustainability and financial strength"
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) honored Herman Miller with its Presidential Commendation for leadership and "to recognize outstanding contributions to the Interior Design Profession"
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), a world-wide index created by Dow Jones to track the sustainability performance of companies, includes Herman Miller among those companies whose overall policies and actions meet their demanding criteria for environmental performance, financial stability/profitability, and equity/social justice programs
Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. in the top 10 among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America
2002
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) includes Herman Miller among those companies whose overall policies
and actions meet their demanding criteria for environmental performance, financial stability/profitability, and equity/social justice programs
Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. in the top 10 among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America, and first among all ranked companies for "Service to the Environment"
Forbes magazine's "Platinum List" names Herman Miller among the 400 best performing, large corporations in America, based on annual and five year performance in profitability and growth, as well as twelve month totals in sales, net income, operating and profit margins
Herman Miller again listed as "America's Most Admired" furniture company in Fortune magazine's annual poll of industry executives and financial analysts, marking the 15th time in the sixteen year history of the rankings
2001
Internet Week magazine cited Herman Miller as "E-Business of the Year" among all North American manufacturers for using web technology and strategy to transform and improve business performance
Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. in the top 10 among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America
Herman Miller Global Customer Solutions (GCS) receives Site Selection/William Dorsey Service Provider Award, recognizing superior customer service in work with corporate real estate managers
Best e-Business Portal solution in the first annual "Portal Excellence Awards" sponsored by Intelligent Enterprise Magazine and DCI, Imaging and Document Solutions
2000
The Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) recognized Herman Miller with its Corporation of the Year award for the company's commitment to minority business opportunities
Business Finance magazine's "Vision Award" for excellence in financial reporting practices
Business Week magazine included Herman Miller in its "WebSmart 50" list for its use of technology to streamline business operations
Business Ethics ranks Herman Miller, Inc. 5th among the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" in America
1999
Sales and Marketing Management magazine ranks Herman Miller's sales team No. 9 among the "25 Best Sales Forces" in the country
Fortune magazine again cites Herman Miller among the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America"
Forbes magazine's inaugural "Platinum List" of America's 400 best managed, large companies
Herman Miller maintains its consistent ranking (since 1986) as Fortune magazine's "Most Admired" furniture manufacturer in America, with the company's reputation scoring 13th among all American industry, and 3rd among all companies for both "Innovation" and "Social Responsibility"
"A+" rating third year in a row on Annual Corporate Report Card, Detroit News
Herman Miller, Inc. retains its top rankings as brand leader in company image, systems furniture, seating and overall customer satisfaction in Wirthlin Worldwide Fall 1999 Office Trends Report
1998
Fortune magazine recognized Herman Miller among the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America"
1986 through 1999 Herman Miller consistently listed as the "Most Admired" furniture manufacturer in Fortune magazine's annual poll of industry executives, board members, and financial analysts
Fortune magazine noted Herman Miller as the "Most Admired" company in America for Social Responsibility
1997
Max De Pree and Herman Miller recognized by the Business Enterprise Trust for "sound management and social vision"
Recognized among the "Michigan Superstar 10" by Roney & Co. for total financial performance in FY 1997
1993
Authors Levering and Moskowitz again name Herman Miller one of "The 100 Best Companies to Work for In America," in the sequel to their original 1984 study of best employers
Herman Miller named one of four winners nationwide of the Beacon Award--for excellence in integrated corporate communications and design programs--sponsored by Fortune magazine and the American Center for Design
1992
Max DePree, chairman of the board, named to Fortune magazine's Hall of Fame
1990
D.J. DePree, founder, inducted into the American Business Hall of Fame
1989
Business Ethics magazine's 1989 Excellence in Ethics award for expanding the concept of employee ownership
Carl Bertelsmann Prize given by the German Bertelsmann Foundation for expanding the concept of employee ownership--the first U.S. company so honored
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