Opportunity Knocks announced the winners today of the 1st Annual Peoples Choice Best Nonprofit to Work For Awards. Winners were selected from nominations based on employee essay submissions. National nominations were held November 15, 2007 through December 31, 2007 and individuals were told to submit a brief essay on why they consider their organization a great place to work. Nominators could take into consideration factors that are important to them such as, quality of work/life balance, their organizations’ adherence to its mission, camaraderie of employees, unique benefits, training programs and career paths.A total of fifteen (15) winners were awarded based on three categories of operating budget size.And the winners are…Operating Budget $1.5 Million or LessArtsWestBrain Injury Association of GeorgiaMarin VenturesOur House, Inc.Silicon Valley Independent Living CenterOperating Budget $1.5 Million to $3 MillionFamily Violence Law CenterThe Great Lakes Colleges Association GLCAHealth Education CouncilJewish Publication SocietyJunior Achievement of the Bay AreaOperating Budget $3 Million or MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of PhiladelphiaCamp Boggy CreekCity YearMetro Atlanta YMCAThe New Teacher Project”Opportunity Knocks saw the need to provide nonprofit professionals a platform to give recognition and appreciation to the organizations providing quality work environments for the people in jobs that change the world,” says Karen Beavor, President and CEO of Opportunity Knocks. “The 1st Annual Peoples Choice Best Nonprofit to Work For Awards demonstrates how nonprofit organizations can not only make a difference in the community but also have an incredibly positive impact on the lives of the people that work for them. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all that took the time to submit their nomination.”About Opportunity Knocks:Opportunity Knocks is the national online job site focused exclusively on the nonprofit community. For Nonprofit professionals, www.OpportunityKnocks.org is the premier destination to find nonprofit jobs, resume help and access valuable resources for developing successful careers in the nonprofit community. For Employers, www.OpportunityKnocks.org is the best way to find qualified candidates and receive valuable information that nonprofit organizations need when building successful recruitment, retention and human resource strategies.