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18 Acts of Kindness to Celebrate 18 Years of Excellence

Written by MGA Team | Dec 12, 2024 8:45:00 PM

At MGA, we’ve always known that our strength lies in the people who work here and the clients we serve. This year marks an incredible milestone: 18 years of being recognized as one of the best in our industry, as validated by several prestigious awards. It’s a journey built on commitment, collaboration, and our philosophy of doing things differently.

To celebrate 18 years of being named a “Best of the Best” firm, we wanted to do something that truly embodied the values we hold dear. Instead of focusing solely on our accomplishments, we decided to pay it forward with our 18 Acts of Kindness Challenge, encouraging our team to spread kindness within our community and beyond.

Celebrating Our Team’s Commitment to Excellence

Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation

For the seventh consecutive year, we have been honored as one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation. This builds on our local recognition as one of Houston's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program, remarked that our Firm’s continued presence on this list highlights that we have prioritized making a significant impact on our culture and continually focus on our employees as a top priority.

Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces

Our dedication to our team continues to shine as MGA has been named one of Houston Chronicle’s Top Workplaces for the second year in a row. Out of 5,816 nominees and feedback from over 148,000 employees, only 188 companies made the list. This recognition, based entirely on anonymous employee feedback, reaffirms that MGA puts its people first. We’re honored to celebrate this achievement as part of Houston’s thriving business community.

Accounting Today Best Accounting Firms to Work For

We're also thrilled to be acknowledged by Accounting Today as one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For again this year, further solidifying our reputation for workplace excellence.

IPA Best of the Best Firm

A pinnacle of recognition, the IPA Best of the Best Firm award honors exceptional performance across more than 50 metrics. We’re proud to have received this distinction for the 18th time, joining just 70 firms nationwide — representing the top 10% of survey respondents, already a group of high achievers. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our team and the trust of our clients, who make success like this possible.

Living Our Values Through Acts of Kindness

The idea behind our 18 Acts of Kindness Challenge was simple yet powerful: each act, no matter how small, has the potential to brighten someone’s day and create a ripple effect of positivity. This season, our team went above and beyond, sharing stories of compassion, generosity, and goodwill. From picking up litter and donating blood to helping a stranger in need, every act reflected the heart of MGA’s culture: people first, always.

Here are just a few examples of the incredible ways our team gave back through our challenge:

  • Supporting Local Communities: From donating books to libraries and food to local shelters to funding relief efforts in Vietnam and Western North Carolina, our team’s generosity touched lives far and wide.
  • Everyday Acts of Kindness: Whether it was helping an elderly neighbor, leaving a kind note on a stranger’s car, or offering a compliment to brighten someone’s day, small gestures made a big difference.
  • Creative Contributions: Our team didn’t stop at the obvious — some even donated hair, gave driving lessons to a teen, and supported a startup struggling with technical challenges.

A Milestone Rooted in Gratitude

As we reflect on 18 years of excellence, we are reminded that our success is built on the unwavering support of our clients and the dedication of our incredible team. To celebrate this milestone, we launched our 18 Acts of Kindness Challenge as a way to say thank you — to our community, our clients, and every MGA team member.

For those looking to be part of an organization that values its people and clients alike, we’re always looking for top talent. By joining our team, you’re becoming part of a culture that’s been vetted and celebrated for its excellence multiple times over.

Looking for a new job? Learn more about life within our Firm and our award-winning culture. Then, head over to our Careers Page and apply for one of our open positions today.

 

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