Niterra North America, Inc. has been recognized as a Culture Innovator in the 2024 Best Culture Awards presented by Kudos, a leading provider of employee recognition, rewards, and corporate culture solutions.

Now in its fourth year, the annual Kudos awards program celebrates organizations that excel in fostering outstanding workplace cultures.

“Our Best Culture Awards aim to highlight the importance of culture and its pivotal role in organizational success,” said Muni Boga, CEO of Kudos.

“This year’s winners set a remarkable standard for others to follow. Each has uniquely contributed to enhancing their workplace culture, demonstrating that employee recognition goes a long way in fostering employee engagement and organizational performance. Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment!”

Niterra received the Culture Innovator Award for its commitment to robust employee recognition programs, illustrating how appreciation leads to strong team connections.

The company has introduced innovative initiatives designed to effectively engage employees and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, establishing a standard for modern workplace excellence.

In recent years, Niterra has implemented an intranet and an employee app to connect its diverse workforce and the Kudos recognition platform to enable visible and accessible recognition across the organization.

These efforts have enriched the company culture by allowing employees to connect, communicate, and celebrate team and organizational achievements in real-time.

“We are dedicated to fostering a culture and environment that inspires our associates. One that nurtures trust and expands collaboration,” said Michael Schwab, President and CEO of Niterra North America, Inc.

“We believe a healthy workplace culture is a strategic asset that impacts every aspect of our operations and is essential for long-term sustainability and growth. That is why we are committed to employee engagement initiatives reinforcing our core values and encouraging the behaviors that lead to success, ensuring that employees feel confident, valued, and connected in their work.”

About Niterra North America, Inc. 

Founded in 1936, Niterra North America, Inc., formerly NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc., has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in designing spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as they transform their organization’s business portfolio, expanding their core ceramic technologies, exploring capabilities beyond their traditional areas, and challenging themselves to develop solutions and services that use technologies to resolve social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.  In North America, Niterra North America, Inc., is headquartered in Wixom, MI, and maintains manufacturing, inventory, and distribution facilities in Irvine, CA, Sissonville, WV, and Chicago, IL.