Public Sector Recognition

Elevating public service through recognition

Public service is purpose-driven—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Reduce burnout and reinforce the value of public sector work.

Trusted by 3,000+ organizations worldwide

Why Awardco?

Public sector features

that check every box

Awardco helps government agencies, municipalities, and public institutions implement recognition programs that are cost-effective, compliant, and impactful.

Service Awards

Automate service anniversaries, tenure awards, and milestone recognitions to ensure employees feel appreciated for their dedication and contributions to the community.

Affordable & Compliant

Zero-markups on rewards, free shipping options, and clear reporting provide better budget usage while staying compliant with spending regulations.

Peer-to-Peer Recognition

Enable peer recognition programs to build a culture of appreciation, highlight wins, and improve job satisfaction across agencies and departments.

Nomination Programs

Nominate coworkers for exceptional work that deserves special recognition. Leaders have control over approval workflows to maximize manager efficiency.

Leadership Support

Appreciation from leaders reinforces company values, builds a culture of support, and engenders trust. Create special programs for leaders to recognize employees.

Department Recognition

Build specific programs tailored to every department, and reward them wherever they are with what they really want.

offline recognition

Empower teams, no matter where they work

Appreciate anyone, anywhere with AwardCodes™. Support your diverse, dispersed workforce with offline recognition. Employees redeem physical cards for points, unlocking millions of reward options.

ROI of Recognition

Recognition that drives performance and retention

Public sector employees thrive when they feel valued, engaged, and connected.

Engagement

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more engagement

Better engagement means better performance.

Employees who feel valued are 4X more likely to be engaged, which leads to greater productivity, retention, satisfaction, and more.

Engagement

Satisfaction

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increase in happiness

Happy employees are healthier, more resilient, and more productive.

Showing and receiving gratitude increases happiness by 25%—and happiness is the leading cause for employees staying or leaving their jobs.

Satisfaction

Retention

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decrease in turnover

Retain top public sector talent.

A strong culture of recognition lowers voluntary turnover by 31% because appreciation makes people want to stay.

Retention

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A-Pay^™ cards

Reward a diverse workforce with ultimate reward flexibility. A-Pay cards—where employees choose when and where to redeem, almost anywhere in the world.

success stories

Supporting the public sector

Great platform to help us engage our global workforce. Awardco is one of the few solutions that offers language support across Asia and the Americas, and our workforce has embraced it positively.

Anonymous

Group Manager, Transformation Projects

They really took the time to understand us, what we did before, and how what they’re going to bring to the table could enhance it from there

Pat Cokingtin

Senior VP of Sales & Marketing

Awardco is the perfect platform for our employee recognition program. It supports our unique employee culture and community.

Rosie Scannell

Global HR

Our operational leaders really appreciate how easy it is to reward their teams through the Awardco platform, irrespective of global location. For the staff that are receiving recognition, being able to access and spend the points straight away enhances the perceived value of the reward.

Scott Collins

Executive Director

Awardco not only ensures each employee receives the recognition they deserve from the company, but it provides a meaningful way for team members to shine a spotlight on each other's contributions daily, which would otherwise be nearly impossible to do with our 100% remote workforce.

Lindsay Obrentz

Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Awardco significantly enhances employee engagement and helps our employees feel valued and appreciated, leading to higher morale. Offering customizable recognition programs for Cinemark and a wide range of awards helps align with our employees' interests and ensures that all employees, from theatre staff to management, feel valued and appreciated.

Ann O'Keefe

Director of Benefits

Some of the great stories that we've read are how impactful all of the team members have been to help the children feel better, it's showing our team members how impactful they are.

Jill Kudron

Patient Experience

We love to catch our team members doing great things! They can’t pour into others from an empty cup. That’s why we invest in recognition and take the time to celebrate our people.

Sarah Mazzocco

Chief People Officer

Integrations & Security

Seamless connections, uncompromising security

Integrations

Awardco works well with all the tools you already use, so you can naturally incorporate recognition into your day-to-day.

Security

Built with enterprise-grade security measures, including GDPR and SOC 2 Type II compliance, to keep your data safe and your peace of mind intact.

thought leadership & resources

Recognition and reward resources

Recognition for the public sector

Public sector employees deserve to be recognized for their contributions. Make it easy to celebrate milestones, improve retention, and foster a culture of appreciation for those that need it most.

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