Fairfax, VA (April 16, 2026) – Powerhouse Planning has been awarded a 2026 Global Recognition Award, a distinction reserved for organizations demonstrating exceptional performance across leadership, innovation, service, and workplace culture. Selected from more than 15,000 annual entrants, fewer than 6 percent of applicants receive this recognition, placing Powerhouse Planning among a highly competitive and accomplished group of honorees.
Powerhouse Planning was recognized under the Workplace Culture category for building a high-performing, people-first organization that delivers consistent, measurable results for its clients while maintaining a deeply connected remote workforce. The company has established a strong operational model that pairs clients with carefully selected freelance professionals based on both technical expertise and cultural alignment.
Over the past 12 months, Powerhouse Planning has achieved a 95 percent client satisfaction rate and a 95 percent client retention rate. In addition, 96 percent of clients rate the company highly in responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of work. These metrics reflect a sustained level of excellence that contributed to the organization’s selection for this award.
Founded by Jessica Bertsch, Powerhouse Planning was built on the principle that remote work can foster strong community, cohesion, and performance when intentionally designed. The company’s workforce includes military spouses and highly skilled professionals from across the United States, each selected for expertise, adaptability, and alignment with client needs.
Powerhouse Planning has implemented structured internal programs to support both professional and personal growth among its team members. Monthly Power Hours and Empower Hours provide opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development. This approach has resulted in a team member satisfaction rate exceeding 84 percent, demonstrating that a remote freelance workforce can achieve high levels of engagement and connection.
Client success is a core operational priority at Powerhouse Planning. Through its client nurture program, the company actively monitors the client engagement progress and adapts to evolving client needs. This proactive approach has contributed to long-term partnerships, with many client relationships extending beyond three years.
The company also recognizes long-standing client relationships through its Powerful Partnership Award program, which celebrates milestones at three, five, and seven or more years of collaboration. These partnerships underscore the consistency and quality of service that define Powerhouse Planning’s approach.
The Global Recognition Awards evaluation process incorporates the Rasch measurement model, a rigorous methodology that enables objective comparisons across applicants. Powerhouse Planning’s performance was validated as consistent and repeatable across engagements, reinforcing the strength of its operating model.
Powerhouse Planning’s recognition reflects measurable success across multiple performance dimensions, including leadership, innovation, service delivery, and workplace culture. The organization has created an environment where freelance professionals operate with a level of commitment and integration typically associated with full-time teams.
The company maintains a 100 percent commitment to continuous improvement, supported by structured feedback systems and a freelancer mentor program designed to enhance performance and professional growth.
A spokesperson for Global Recognition Awards stated, “Powerhouse Planning has demonstrated what it means to lead with intention by aligning exceptional talent with client needs while maintaining a strong, connected remote workforce. This is the type of achievement the Global Recognition Award was designed to honor.”
About Powerhouse Planning
Powerhouse Planning (Powerhouse) is a remote team solutions company that provides fully managed, high-impact talent to organizations worldwide. Powerhouse connects businesses with a collective of highly skilled professionals, many of whom are military spouses and veterans, delivering expertise across business growth, content creation, and event facilitation. Operating as an integrated extension of its clients’ teams, Powerhouse offers flexible, cost-effective solutions designed to fill critical skill gaps and drive measurable results. Through its Empowering the Homefront™ initiative and commitment to giving back, Powerhouse is dedicated to creating meaningful career opportunities for military spouses and strengthening the military community.
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