Grace Design Studios Earns National Recognition for Growth, Workplace Culture, and Leadership

Grace was recognized as No. 33 on Zweig Group's 2026 Best Firms to Work For list, with more than 95% of surveyed employees identifying Grace as a best firm to work for. The firm also ranked No. 3 on Zweig Group's 2026 Hot Firm List, recognizing Grace as one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the United States. 

Adding to the celebration, Grace Design Studios CEO, Jerry Hebert, was honored with the Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award, which recognizes a leader who demonstrates bold, transformative leadership and overcomes significant obstacles to advance their firm to new levels of success. Throughout his career, Hebert has exemplified courageous leadership, from preparing his team ahead of Hurricane Katrina and navigating the uncertainty of 2020 to championing meaningful industry change and leading transformative growth initiatives. 

"These awards reflect the incredible people who make Grace what it is," said Hebert. "Our success is built on a culture that puts people first, values service, and strives every day to create a positive impact for our clients, communities, and each other." 

The firm's recent recognition extends beyond SNZweig Group. Grace was also ranked No. 18 on Building Design+Construction's Top 200 Architecture Firms list in the publication's 2026 Giants 400 Report, further underscoring the firm's continued growth and national recognition. 

These honors reflect Grace's continued commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive while delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and communities.