About Us

Making work more rewarding

Awardco brings positivity, gratitude, and happiness to the workplace—and everywhere we go.

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Awardco mission statement

Our mission

Become the world's most positive platform, empowering people everywhere to recognise the good, incentivize improvement, and reward greatness.

recognize the good

Dedicated to strengthening communities everywhere

Goodness Grants

Giving back to those who selflessly give

We reward amazing people who serve their communities, no strings attached.

Awardco Giving

Empowering charitable giving

We’ve built the largest network of global charities to empower charitable giving from employees all over the world.

Sustainability

Taking care of the world around us

Awardco works with sustainability partners such as onetreeplanted.org, offsetting over 1,400,000 kg of CO2 per year.

Volunteer Work

Prioritizing the most meaningful work

From United Way to UNICEF, Awardco is proud to dedicate time and money to organizations making a difference.

The Nest Schools
Switching from our previous platform to Awardco was the best decision we made. The customer service is excellent, the features are amazing, and we love that they take our ideas and bring them to life. They are always looking to innovate, which is one of our core values. We are extremely satisfied with Awardco, and everyone here at The Nest loves the program.
Sara Beer
Director of Core Values
Cineplex
Awardco significantly boosts employee engagement and helps our team feel valued and appreciated, which leads to higher morale. Offering customizable recognition programs for Cinemark and a wide range of awards helps align with our employees' interests and ensures everyone, from theatre staff to management, feels valued.
Ann O'Keefe
Director of Benefits
Aptive Environmental
With Awardco, we now have more visibility into our incentive budgets than ever before, and we can be more strategic with our spending.
Lacy Andersen
Project Manager
Hertz
Once [Microsoft] Teams became more accessible and we could use Awardco directly through that platform, everything changed. Recognition started happening in real time, right when great work was done, which made it feel truly authentic and helped strengthen our culture.
Trish Concepcion
Revenue Management Team Lead
Hertz
It’s a fun platform. We love to celebrate our wins. Whether we’ve completed a great project and I want to give the team a shout-out, or I want to award points for a job well done… It really does help boost my morale and the morale of our employees here at Hertz.
Mark Nelson
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
BPM
We really like the redemption options and how Awardco integrates with Amazon — the platform's ease of use has empowered us to manage our growing employee population.
Monica Delgado
Senior Manager of Total Rewards
Utah Valley University
Recognition used to be just between the giver and the receiver. Now, I feel much more connected to my colleagues. The My Circle email alerts have made a huge difference in helping everyone feel connected across our massive campus.
Maddie Bagley
Appreciation Specialist, People & Culture
Lockton
Since implementing Awardco, we’ve saved at least 30 hours a month that used to be spent manually tracking, purchasing, and mailing gifts. Now it’s all automated—and more empowering for our associates.
Selia Wood
AVP, Talent & Engagement
 
 

Return On Recognition

Customer-centric features and usability

Any business, large or small, will enjoy simple implementation, powerful reporting, endless customization, personal support, and a platform that’s easy to use.

Employee Performance
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22
%
improvement in productivity
22
%
improvement in productivity

When employees feel valued and supported, they bring more energy, drive, and passion to work. That translates into higher engagement, stronger performance, and a real impact on your bottom line. Investing in recognition isn’t just good for culture, it’s smart business.

Retention
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31
%
decrease in employee turnover
31
%
decrease in employee turnover

When employees leave, exit interviews often reveal a common theme: they didn’t feel seen or appreciated. Prioritizing recognition as part of your culture fosters deeper engagement, and can be the difference between retention and costly turnover.

Admin Efficiency
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52
days
of work saved
52
days
of work saved

Admins can easily budget for, recognize, and reward employees all over the world in a simple, easy-to-use platform. Awardco’s simplicity has even saved Paramount’s admins 52 days worth of time!

Satisfaction
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94
%
increase in job satisfaction
94
%
increase in job satisfaction

Employees report higher job satisfaction when they’re recognized regularly, and it’s no coincidence. Recognition triggers positive brain chemistry, strengthening connection, boosting productivity, and fostering a deeper sense of belonging.

Performance
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147
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better vs competitors
147
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better vs competitors

Company performance is significantly improved compared to their competitors. Engaged employees don’t just contribute, they compete. Recognition fuels engagement, and engaged teams perform at a higher level, drive innovation, and push your business ahead of the pack. If you want to outperform the competition, don’t look outward, start from within by celebrating your people.

Admin Efficiency
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93
%
decrease in administration time
93
%
decrease in administration time

Automated reporting, communication, and reward fulfillment simplify recognition management. HR leaders see a significant reduction in time spent on admin tasks, getting more value with less effort through smart automation and timely reporting and insights.

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Users love us

The rewards and recognition leader

Our Company Values

The Awardco way

Recognise the good
We are optimistic and positive, and we look for the good in ourselves and those around us.
Do great things
We provide the best service and experience, and we never settle for anything less than our best.
Be even better
We strive for improvement as people and teams without overlooking the goodness of the present.
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Global capabilities

Reward teams in any location

 
135 countries
 
163 currencies
 
300M reward options

Offer equitable rewards and recognition to employees all over the world, in their own languages and currencies, with local options and fast shipping.

 

Partnerships & Integrations

Building partnerships

Awardco integrates and partners with the best companies in the world to spread goodness and appreciation more effectively to everyone.

The Awardco journey

Cousins Steve and Mike Sonnenberg founded Awardco in 2015. What started in a one-room office, with borrowed Wi-Fi, has since turned into a global organization offering the largest reward network on the planet.

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Awardco now leads the way in the employee rewards and recognition space, defining the industry and the best practices of employee appreciation and experience.

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See what all the buzz is about

We’ve talked enough about ourselves—it’s time to see what Awardco can do for you.