Explore the new State of Recognition 2026 report

 

flexible engagement solutions

Build a culture people love with a platform for every team

Recognition, rewards, and engagement solutions that fit any use case, role, location, industry, and organization size.

return on recognition

Real solutions with real returns

Better engagement, lower turnover, and measurable ROI in any industry.

30

%

decrease in attrition
 
 
 
region
North America
 
industry
Financial Services
 
company size
Enterprise
$5.79

M

in turnover cost savings
 
 
 
region
Global
 
industry
Manufacturing
 
company size
Enterprise
30

%

less likely to leave
 
 
 
region
Global
 
industry
Manufacturing
 
company size
Enterprise
50

%

increase in YOY productivity
 
 
 
region
North America
 
industry
 
company size
Mid-Size
80

%

platform engagement
 
 
 
region
Global
 
industry
Healthcare
 
company size
Enterprise
34

+

global recognition programs
 
 
 
region
Global
 
industry
Financial Services
 
company size
Mid-Size
20

%

lower attrition rate
 
 
 
region
Global
 
industry
Manufacturing
 
company size
Enterprise
106

%

peer recognition growth YoY
 
 
 
region
Middle-East
 
industry
Transportation
 
company size
Mid-Size

Solutions for Any Scenario

Designed to support every use case and program need

Customizable recognition and rewards for any situation—creating meaningful moments that make a difference for every employee.

 
Employee journey
 
Remote and hybrid
 
Customer experience
 
Offline and deskless
 
Mobile-first capabilities
 
Competitions and challenges

Recognition for Every Department

Whatever the role, whatever the goal—Awardco fits

Flexible programs built to help every team meet their goals, from HR to exec leadership and beyond.

 
HR & People Ops

Create a culture of appreciation that boosts retention and reinforces your values, all while lightening your workload.

 
Finance & Procurement

Stay on budget, control spend, manage tax compliance, and prove ROI with transparent reporting and smart automation.

Legal & Tax

Stay compliant with configurable controls, tax reporting, and high-grade security.

 
Sales

Incentivize performance and celebrate wins with rewards programs that drive results.

 
Events & Marketing

Use genuine rewards and recognition to enhance projects, campaigns, and events.

 
C-Suite

See the impact and ROI of rewards and recognition with real-time analytics and data.

 

Scalable Recognition Solutions

Recognition that works for any team, at any stage

Recognition and rewards that scale, whether you're just starting out or going global.

Industry Solutions

Recognize, reward and retain in any industry

From healthcare to finance to frontline teams, every employee deserves to feel seen, valued, and appreciated.

Manufacturing
Construction manager in hard hat checks phone and documents on site
69
%
increase in performance
69
%
increase in performance

69% of manufacturing employees say being recognized motivates them to work harder.

Healthcare
Doctor consulting with patient, taking notes during medical examination
41
%
fewer patient safety incidents
41
%
fewer patient safety incidents

When healthcare organizations are great at recognizing, they experience 41% fewer safety incidents.

Financial Services
Business team analyzing charts and graphs in modern office workspace
147
%
better earnings per share
147
%
better earnings per share

Recognition increases engagement by up to 40%, and highly engaged financial teams outperform competitors by 147% in earnings per share.

Hospitality & Travel
Smiling healthcare worker holding folded white towels in medical setting
24
%
lower turnover
24
%
lower turnover

Hospitality companies with high levels of engagement report 24% lower turnover and higher guest satisfaction scores compared to those without.

Software & Services
Diverse group of women celebrating with a toast in office setting
21
%
higher profitability
21
%
higher profitability

Employees who are highly engaged are 21% more profitable and 17% more engaged in the software and services industry.

Education
Programmer explaining code on screen during software development meeting
20
%
improved student satisfaction
20
%
improved student satisfaction

When education faculty and staff are engaged, it results in a 20% improvement in student satisfaction scores and a boost in institutional performance.

Public Sector
Business team analyzing colorful charts and graphs during meeting
44
%
More productive employees
44
%
More productive employees

44% of public sector employees say they are more productive when they're recognized for their contributions.

Food & Retail
Chef in glasses cooking carefully in professional restaurant kitchen
63
%
longer tenure
63
%
longer tenure

Employees on the frontlines are 63% more likely to stay at their company longer and deliver greater customer experiences when they're recognized.

Southwest Gas Corporation
Awardco has offered customizability that allows us to cater to our employees' needs and recognize what they are doing and change it as the environment changes as well.
Eric Crow
Administrator, Risk Management and Safety
Lockton
A quiet employee might never self-promote, but Awardco gives us the visibility to see their impact. We’ve literally had leaders say, ‘I had no idea!’ when reviewing this data.
Melissa York
SVP, Head of People & Culture
Beckman Coulter
From a reporting standpoint, Awardco excels by allowing users to access desired reports quickly through easily accessible links, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple pages as was the case with previous platforms. The platform has garnered significant positive feedback for its user-friendly nature and seamless navigation.
Kerie Rogers
HR Operations Leader
Ultradent Products
We're present in pretty much every continent in the world, and there's no limitation to our recognition system. We see recognitions from Brazil to the US, from Japan to China, from South Africa to France, and everyone is engaged.
Favio Paiva
Workday Specialist
Lockton
Awardco is not just a recognition tool—it’s a risk mitigation solution. Our tax and payroll teams love that we can now accurately track and report gifting, with proper IRS compliance.
Selia Wood
AVP, Talent & Engagement
Dubai Airports
The High Flyer program has made a significant difference in how our teams perform and work together. One of my shifts has won the award twice this year, and you can see the motivation and pride reflected in their daily behaviors.
Kan Ni
Vice President, Airport Operations Control Center, Dubai Airports
NIBCO
We've put a lot of resources and focus on associate engagement and overall morale and wellness. Because of the initiatives that we've put forth this year, we've realized an 8.2% reduction in our turnover rate.
Dawn Bloch
Chief People Officer
PMG
Companies that invest in recognition are seen as people-centric. When people feel appreciated for their contributions and are truly engaged, they’re more innovative, more creative, and more willing to think beyond the status quo. This elevates work, fuels stronger business outcomes and can foster deeper customer relationships.
Monica Gunderson
Talent Management Lead
 
 

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