Seattle-based telematics provider Zonar has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Washington by the Puget Sound Business Journal based on employee satisfaction surveys and award submissions.

"At Zonar, everything starts with an inclusive culture and positive workplace. Our core values come from our employees and our customers — they're more than just placards on the wall and we live them every day," said Paul Kemp, Zonar's chief people officer. "Our people, focused on our customers drive the creative solutions that we strive for every day and help us forge new paths through innovation."

The publication's Best Workplaces entrants are companies that go beyond the norm to foster an enjoyable and meaningful work environment for their employees. Companies are judged based on the results of an employee survey administered by Quantum Market Research. Hundreds of companies are surveyed each year to determine the region’s top 20 employers in each size category, including Extra Large, Large, Medium, and Small.

Finalists received the highest score from employees in their respective size categories based on questions related to job satisfaction, relationships with their bosses, camaraderie with fellow employees, opportunity for advancement, and other areas.

Companies that made the list will be honored during a ceremony at the Seattle Mariners' Safeco Field on Aug. 16.