HR.com has announced Awardco as the winner of the 2026 Best Rewards and Recognition Platform Award, part of the annual HR Awards program. The award recognizes organizations that advance employee engagement and workplace culture through effective rewards and recognition platforms. Awardco was selected for its excellence in helping employers celebrate employee contributions, strengthen appreciation efforts, and drive higher engagement, satisfaction, and retention across the workforce.
Awardco’s platform enables HR teams to boost engagement, motivation, and retention through automated, meaningful recognition. By connecting appreciation to company values and performance goals, Awardco delivers measurable insights, global reward flexibility, and seamless HRIS integration. This makes recognition scalable, impactful, and easy to manage for organizations of all sizes.
“We’re honored to receive this award from HR.com,” said Steve Sonnenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Awardco. “It’s a reflection of the passion our team brings to helping companies create moments of recognition that build connection, strengthen culture, and make work more meaningful.”
The award highlights the growing importance of employee recognition in today’s workplace. With retention and engagement remaining top priorities for HR leaders, platforms like Awardco offer a strategic approach to appreciation that directly impacts business outcomes. By automating recognition and linking it to performance goals, companies can foster a culture of gratitude while gaining data-driven insights into workforce sentiment.
“We’re pleased to recognize this achievement in HR,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “Awardco has elevated employee recognition by enabling organizations to deliver meaningful appreciation at scale. Their innovation and focus on measurable workforce impact continue to advance best practices across the HR industry.”
The award underscores a shift toward integrated, value-driven recognition programs that go beyond simple rewards. As companies compete for talent, the ability to show appreciation in ways that resonate with employees—whether through global reward options or alignment with core values—becomes a differentiator. Awardco’s platform provides the tools to make this happen, offering flexibility and analytics that help HR teams measure the return on their recognition investments.
For HR professionals looking to enhance their recognition strategies, the award serves as a benchmark for best-in-class solutions. The full list of HR.com Awards winners is available at www.hr.com/awards. HR.com continues to support the HR community with resources including over 300 research studies, 500+ annual webcasts, and certification preparation programs, all accessible at www.HR.com.
As employee expectations evolve, recognition platforms like Awardco’s are proving essential for building connection and culture. The 2026 Best Rewards and Recognition Platform Award highlights the critical role such tools play in retaining top talent and driving organizational success.
