We are proud to have been acknowledged for a number of awards during our twenty-three years in business. Most recently, those include:

2010 Association of Washington Business- Better Workplace Safety Award

2010 Gold Award- Best Employment Agency - Inland Business Catalyst magazine

2009 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility - When Work Works initiative U.S. Chamber of Commerce

2008 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility - When Work Works initiative U.S. Chamber of Commerce

2008 Community Service Award for Volunteerism -  Association of Washington Business 

2006 Gold Award - Best  Temporary Staffing Firm  - Spokane Business Catalyst magazine

2006 Silver Award - Best Local Business Speaker - Spokane Business Catalyst magazine

Women in Business Champion, State of Washington and Region X (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska) – Small Business Administration, 2006.

Harry M. Nelson; Citizen of the Year Award – Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2006, given to Julie Prafke and Humanix in recognition of exemplary service to the business community in the Spokane Valley.

NAWBO/Verizon 2005 National Business Woman of the Year – NAWBO/Verizon, 2005, given to Julie Prafke in recognition of the accomplishments of one outstanding woman entrepreneur, who has used creative initiatives to overcome obstacles, create jobs, grow a successful business, and help her community.

Small Business Person of the Year – Spokane County - Small Business Administration, 2005, given in recognition of Julie Prafke’s personal achievements and business accomplishments.

Distinguished Organization Longevity Award – Projects with Industry S.L. Start, 2004. Given in recognition of Humanix’ work with disabled workers.

Distinguished Service Award – Northeast Community Center.Given in recognition of Humanix’ public support of the Center, its agencies and clients, 2003.

Entrepreneurial Success Advocate – Small Business Administration, 2002 District Winner.

Top 50 Diversity-Owned Businesses in Washington – Diversitybusiness.com. Number 7 in 2005; Number 9 in 2004; Number 7 in 2003 and 2002; Number 2 in both 2001 and 2000.

Top 500 Diversity-Owned Businesses in America – Diversitybusiness.com, Number 240 in 2005; Number 257 in 2004; Number 293 in 2000.

Altrusa International of Spokane – Helen Hazen Rymond Award for Success in Business, 1999. Given to our founder and president, Julie Prafke, for her contributions to the local business community.

Certified Women’s Business Enterprise – Woman’s Business Enterprise Council, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Woman of Distinction Award, Girl Scouts Inland Empire Council, 1999. Our founder and president, Julie Prafke, was honored with this award for her support to the community.

Working Woman 500 Award, Working Woman magazine – One of the 500 largest-woman-owned businesses in America, 1998.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Eastern Washington University College of Business and Public Administration, 1998. Founder and president, Julie Prafke, received this award for her contributions to the University and the business community.

Family-Friendly Business Award, 1998.This award was given in recognition of our commitment to our employees.

Business Person of the Year, Future Business Leaders of America, western Region, 1996. Julie Prafke received this award for her contributions to students in business.

Association of Washington Businesses fastest-growing companies, ranked #2, 1995.

Journal of Business, Who’s Who In Spokane Business, 1995.

Puget Sound Business Journal placement as one of the 100 fastest-growing private businesses in Washington, 1995, 1996.

Distinguished Alumnus Award, Eastern Washington University College of Business Administration, 1994. Founder and president, Julie Prafke, received this award in recognition of her success in business.

Northwest Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 1994.This award was received in recognition of the success of Humanix, its business philosophy, commitment to the community, and concern for employees’ welfare.

YWCA Outstanding Achievement in Business Award, 1993. Founder and president, Julie Prafke, received this award in recognition of her support of women in business.

Partners in Change Award, Displaced Homemakers Network, 1992. This award was given in recognition of Julie Prafke and her staff’s work with displaced homemakers.

Inc. 500 Status, Inc. magazine – One of the 500 fastest-growing privately-held businesses in America, 1992.

Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business of the Year Award, (now the Agora Award), 1991.