The Longview-based company was named by Gallagher, an insurance broker and consulting firm for companies around the world, as part of an annual benchmarking survey of mid-size employers.

In a press release for the award Gallagher's Consulting Division, Chief Executive Officer William Ziebell said the evaluation for NORPAC was based on how the paper company proactively created its benefits and human resources programs to attract and retain good workers.

"Our community has overcome significant challenges in the COVID-era, and prioritizing employee wellbeing will always be core to our mission," NORPAC CEO Craig Anneberg said.