PALM HARBOR, FL – September 2, 2025 – St. Mark Village, an award-winning continuing care retirement community in Pinellas County, is proud to announce that it has earned Drive’s esteemed World’s Best Culture Certification.
This recognition places St. Mark Village among a select group of organizations worldwide that demonstrate exceptional organizational culture and commitment to creating purpose-driven, rewarding work environments. The World’s Best Culture Certification allows organizations to benchmark their culture against global standards, transcending industry boundaries and setting new benchmarks for excellence in the workplace. By achieving this certification, St. Mark Village showcases its unwavering commitment to fostering an environment where purpose, innovation, and excellence thrive.
“We are honored to receive the World’s Best Culture Certification from Drive,” said Chief Executive Officer and President Jeff Gorddard. “This achievement is a testament to our organization’s deep-rooted values and the impact our culture has on both our team members and the people we serve. We believe that a strong, values-driven culture is key to driving extraordinary results, and we’re proud to be recognized as one of the world’s best.”
St. Mark Village’s values are trust, collaboration, compassion and service excellence. To understand how the organization defines these values, visit the company’s about section of their website.
The journey to achieving the World’s Best Culture certification involves meeting rigorous standards based on the globally respected Barrett Values Centre’s Culture Values Assessment. This assessment is backed by Barrett’s extensive 25-year database and over 4 million culture assessments, with previous recipients including industry giants like Mastercard, Coca-Cola, Wegmans, Prudential, PwC, and Volvo. Drive is the leading user of this assessment tool within aging services.
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About St. Mark Village
St. Mark Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Palm Harbor and offers the full continuum of healthcare services to over 460 residents. To learn more about St. Mark Village, the lifestyle and amenities available, the continuum of care, life care promise, and recent accolades earned, visit stmarkvillage.org.
