Honors & Awards

2023 Awards

  • Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency — Candid charity database qualifies Kindering as a non-profit that provides exceptional transparency to donors and the public by awarding it the “Platinum Seal of Transparency”, the highest possible rating, for the second year in a row.

2022 Awards

  • Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency — Candid (formerly known as “GuideStar”) charity database qualifies Kindering as a non-profit that provides exceptional transparency to donors and the public by awarding it the “Platinum Seal of Transparency”, the highest possible rating.

2021 Awards

  • Washington’s Best Workplaces — Named one of the top 100 workplaces in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal. Out of hundreds of companies surveyed across Washington State, Kindering employee feedback and survey participation levels earned Kindering a designation as one of the region’s top employers for the fifth year in a row.
  • ParentMap Golden Teddy — Winner of the Family Resources: Special Needs Resource or Service category.

2020 Awards

  • Washington’s Best Workplaces — Named one of the top 100 workplaces in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal. Out of hundreds of companies surveyed across Washington State, Kindering employee feedback and survey participation levels earned Kindering a designation as one of the region’s top employers for the fourth year in a row.
  • 100 Best Companies to Work For — Seattle Business Magazine 2020.
  • GuideStar’s Gold Seal of Transparency — GuideStar charity database qualified Kindering as a non-profit that provides exceptional transparency to donors and the public. 

2019 Awards

  • BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, Finalist— Presented by Better Business Bureau.
  • Neurodevelopmental Center of Excellence — The Department of Health (DOH) recognizes Neurodevelopmental Centers as a Center of Excellence (NDCOE) for treating children with significant special health care needs. 
  • Center of Excellence for Autism Diagnosis— The Healthcare Authority has designated Kindering as a Center of Excellence for Autism Diagnosis.  
  • Washington’s Best Workplaces — Named one of the top 100 workplaces in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal. Out of hundreds of companies surveyed across Washington State, Kindering employee feedback and survey participation levels earned Kindering a designation as one of the region’s top employers for the third year in a row.
  • 100 Best Companies to Work For — Seattle Business Magazine 2019.
  • ParentMap Golden Teddy — Winner of the Family Resources: Special Needs Resource or Service category.
  • GuideStar’s Gold Seal of Transparency — GuideStar charity database qualified Kindering as a non-profit that provides exceptional transparency to donors and the public. 
  • Washingtonian of the Year Award — Washington State Lieutenant Governor’s Office presented the Washingtonian of the Year Award to CEO Mimi Siegel.

2018 Awards

  • Gold Award Nonprofit of the year — Community Impact Awards, Seattle Business Magazine 2018.
  • Washington’s Best Workplaces Kindering was named one of Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2018 list. Out of hundreds of companies surveyed across Washington State, Kindering employee feedback and survey participation levels earned Kindering a designation as one of the region’s top employers.
  • GuideStar’s Silver Seal of Transparency — GuideStar charity database qualified Kindering as a non-profit that provides exceptional transparency to donors and the public.  

2017 Awards

  • Seattle Times honored Mimi Siegel and Kindering with a very special “Santa Hats Off” in a piece spotlighting Northwest leaders who are standing up for our region’s values and making a meaningful impact. 
  • Washington’s Best Workplaces Kindering was named one of Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2017 list. Out of hundreds of companies surveyed across Washington State, Kindering employee feedback and survey participation levels earned Kindering a designation as one of the region’s top employers.
  • All in for Autism Leadership Award — The Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club named Kindering’s Executive Director Mimi Siegel the inaugural winner of the All in for Autism Leadership Award. This award recognizes individuals who do much to raise awareness of autism in our community and who actively engage with the community to make a difference in addressing the challenges associated with autism.
  • King County Council’s MLK Medal of Distinguished Service  Kindering’s Executive Director Mimi Siegel received the King County Council’s MLK Medal of Distinguished Service for her work in ensuring that infants and children with special needs and their families have a place to turn when they need crucial early support therapies. This medal recognizes those who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to make a difference in communities across King County.

2016 Awards

  • 2016 Woman of Influence The Puget Sound Business Journal named Kindering’s Executive Director Mimi Siegel as a “2016 Woman of Influence.” This annual award recognizes local women who are making a huge impact on the Puget Sound region, “shattering glass ceilings, knocking down doors, creating their own paths, and helping others along the way.”

2014 Awards

  • Northwest Children’s Fund’s Anniversary Partners Recognition as one of Northwest Children’s Fund’s Anniversary Partners in 2014 for our longstanding and significant partnership with NWCF in the fight for better lives for all our community’s children.

2008 Awards

  • Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Eastside Business Award for Non-Profit Community Impact.
  • Duncan Awards from Seattle Children’s Hospital An unprecedented four Duncan Awards from Seattle Children’s Hospital in recognition of exceptional service to children with disabilities, their families and the community.
  • Infants and Young Children Recognition as the national model for comprehensive Early Intervention programs in the prominent academic journal Infants and Young Children.
  • Selected as “One of Washington’s Best 100 Companies To Work For” — By Washington CEO Magazine.
  • Best of Puget Sound, 2008: Unsung Heroes and Uncommon Genius The Seattle Times named Kindering’s Executive Director Mimi Siegel as one of the “Best of Puget Sound, 2008: Unsung Heroes and Uncommon Genius.” This annual list recognizes the people and organizations that add to the worth of Puget Sound communities.