Each year, many publications and organizations conduct surveys, polls, and benchmarking studies to determine which companies are doing noteworthy work in the area of inclusion and diversity. McDonald's has a proud history of being the recipient of many of these awards, some on a recurring basis.
- Great Place to Work Institute, "World's Best Multinational Workplaces", 2012
- Working Mother Magazine, "Top Companies for Multicultural Women", 2011 & 2010
- Black Enterprise Magazine, "40 Best Companies for Diversity", 2011
- Latina Style Magazine, "Best Companies for Hourly Workers", 2011
- Diversity MBA "50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Places for Diverse Managers To Work" 2011
- Executive Leadership Council, "Corporate Award", 2010
- Executive Leadership Council, "Corporate Executive Award - Don Thompson", 2010
- Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, "Community Leadership Award - Neil Golden", 2010
- Fortune Magazine, "50 Most Powerful Women - Jan Fields (#25)", 2010
- Latina Style, "Best 10 Companies for Latinas to Work", 2010
- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, "Avoice Corporate Award", 2010
- Black Enterprise Magazine, "40 Best Companies for Diversity", 2010
- Hispanic Business Magazine, "Top 10 Diversity Elite Companies", 2010
- PODER Magazine, "Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics", 2010
- "Top 6 Companies for Hourly Employees", Working Mother Magazine, 2010
- "Top Supplier Diversity Program for Women", Professional Woman Magazine, 2010
- "Best Company for Promoting Asian Pacific Americans to Develop Workforce Skills”, Asia Society, 2010