Tirol’s Most Family-Friendly Businesses 2025: Record Participation & Winners Revealed

Innsbruck, Austria – A record 76 businesses across the Tyrol region were recognised on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, for their commitment to work-life balance. The awards, known as “Familienfreundlichste Betriebe Tirols” (Most Family-Friendly Businesses in Tyrol), are presented biennially by the state of Tyrol to organizations actively promoting better integration of professional and family life.

Recognizing Family-Friendly Practices

The awards ceremony, held at the Landhaus in Innsbruck, saw representatives from five categories receive commendation. Families and Economic Landesrat Astrid Mair and Economic Landesrat Mario Gerber presented the awards. This year’s participation marks a new high, demonstrating a growing awareness among Tyrolean companies of the importance of supporting employees’ family responsibilities.

Did You Know? The Landeswettbewerb „Familienfreundlichster Betrieb Tirols“ has been running every two years since 2023.

Economic and Social Benefits

Landesrat Mair emphasized that prioritizing work-life balance is not only socially responsible but also benefits businesses. She stated that fostering an environment where employees can effectively manage their work and family commitments increases job satisfaction and contributes to fair and modern working conditions. Landesrat Gerber added that family-friendly businesses gain a competitive advantage by attracting and retaining skilled workers, ultimately strengthening the Tyrolean economy.

Award Recipients by Category

The evaluation process, managed by Familie und Beruf Management GmbH, considered factors such as flexible working time models, family support programs and accommodations for employees at different life stages. The top three businesses in each category will be nominated for the Austrian State Prize “Familie & Beruf,” to be awarded on June 24, 2026, in Vienna.

Privates Wirtschaftsunternehmen bis 20 MitarbeiterInnen

Richard Planer GmbH Sparmarkt Schwoich
Villgrater Natur GmbH & Co KG
Polak Agentur für Kommunikation GmbH

Privates Wirtschaftsunternehmen von 21 bis 100 MitarbeiterInnen

ETZ GmbH
biologon GmbH
Blumen Bair GmbH

Privates Wirtschaftsunternehmen ab 101 MitarbeiterInnen

RLB Tirol AG
BTV Vier Länder Bank AG
CURA COSMETICS GROUP

Öffentlich-rechtliche/s Unternehmen/Institution

Tirol Kliniken GmbH
Hypo Tirol Bank AG
Medizinische Universität Innsbruck

Non-Profit Unternehmen/Institutionen

Aktion Tagesmütter/väter Tirol
Altenwohnheim Kitzbühel GmbH
Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz – Freiwillige Rettung Innsbruck

Expert Insight: The increasing participation in this award program suggests a growing recognition among Tyrolean businesses that supporting employees’ family lives is not merely a perk, but a strategic investment in their workforce and long-term economic success.

Frequently Asked Questions

When were the awards presented?

The awards were presented on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Landhaus in Innsbruck.

How many businesses participated in the 2025 competition?

A record 76 businesses from Tyrol participated in the 2025 competition.

What criteria were used to evaluate the businesses?

The evaluation considered flexible working time models, family support programs, and measures for different life stages of employees.

As Tyrol continues to prioritize work-life balance, how might this influence business practices and employee well-being across the region?