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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.

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
 
Affordable & Compliant
 
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
 
Nomination Programs
 
Leadership Support
 
Department Recognition

offline recognition

Empower teams, no matter where they work

Appreciate anyone, anywhere with AwardCodes™, including your diverse, dispersed workforce. Employees redeem physical cards for points, unlocking millions of reward options, no computer or desk required.

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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4
X
more engagement
4
X
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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25
%
increase in happiness
25
%
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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31
%
decrease in turnover
31
%
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

only from awardco

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

Kodiak
This integration to our Slack channel… makes it very easy and seamless. There’s this running log of all of these shout outs, which I think is really powerful.
Zach Makoutz
Sr. Manager, Category Sales Product
Lockton
Almost a third of our associates are remote. So while we don't get to see them every day, Awardco has provided a platform where they are very visible.
Tisa Penny
Engagement & Events Lead, 2025 Recognition Rockstar Winner
Dubai Airports
I’ve been recognized myself, and it felt wonderful—surprising, but also deeply motivating. I’ve also had the privilege of recognizing teams for delivering major projects, which brought departments together in a unified sense of achievement.
Kan Ni
Vice President, Airport Operations Control Center, Dubai Airports
We now have a unified rewards platform that comes with the needed accounting reporting for tax purposes.
Keith M.
Once we launched Awardco internally, we have received a lot of excitement and engagement from our employees. They are giving a lot of recognition and are excited about our new swag store.
Anonymous
HR Generalist
Greenfield Global
It feels very good to get recognized. You put in so much hard work, and when someone acknowledges it, you feel appreciated and valued. I think that’s the key.
Aisha Ariyo
Export Logistics Coordinator
Kodiak
It's really important for relationship building and strengthening. Having this platform that makes it super easy to recognize is what sets Kodiak apart from the rest.
Cassidy Barsdoff
Director, Project Management Office
Paramount
There are so many [reward] options, and everyone is already used to Amazon and knows what they can get. In the past, we had a catalog of items, and it didn't feel like it would fit with our new demographic.
Shaye McCoy
Manager, Global Total Rewards Experience
 
 

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.

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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