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.

8

hours

saved each week
 
 
 
region
North America
 
industry
Public Sector
 
company size
Mid-Size
98

%

recognition rate
 
 
 
region
Global
 
industry
Financial Services
 
company size
Mid-Size
33

%

increase in recognitions
 
 
 
region
Global
 
industry
Financial Services
 
company size
Enterprise
81

%

increase in unique individuals being recognized
 
 
 
region
Global
 
industry
Manufacturing
 
company size
Enterprise
120

%

YOY increase in performance
 
 
 
region
North America
 
industry
 
company size
Mid-Size
90

%

recognition engagement
 
 
 
region
North America
 
industry
Software & Services
 
company size
Mid-Size
17

%

boost in productivity
 
 
 
region
North America
 
industry
Financial Services
 
company size
Enterprise
50

%

of all recognitions are peer-to-peer
 
 
 
region
North America
 
industry
Food & Retail
 
company size
Small Business

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.

Lockton
We selected Awardco after a focus group review. It was hands down unanimous. Everyone loved how clean, easy, and intuitive Awardco was, especially the ‘Who do you want to recognize?’ prompt right when you log in.
Selia Wood
AVP, Talent & Engagement
Beckman Coulter
Change management was a concern when exploring new vendors. However, our leadership, HR, and associates have smoothly transitioned to Awardco, and they appreciate its straightforward and intuitive design, which surpasses the complexities of previous platforms.
Kerie Rogers
HR Operations Leader
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
Southern Oregon Head Start
If we retain a teacher, that’s 20 students we get to serve. Going from 45% turnover to 8% means we’ve kept 85–90 more staff. That’s an incredible impact on both our children and our budget.
Amber Lease
Human Resource Director
Cinemark
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
The Nest Schools
The best decision we made was switching from our previous platform to Awardco. The customer service is excellent, the features are amazing, and we LOVE that they take our ideas and make them happen. They are always looking at innovating, 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
Ultradent Products
Modern recognition with Awardco has created an ecosystem of appreciation. What we've found, as employees have recognized each other, is that they're motivated long term. Employees want to enjoy their work and be successful, and if we recognize them for their success, they'll know they're doing a great job and can improve every single day.
David Alsop
CHRO
BPM
We really like the redemption options and how Awardco integrates with Amazon — the platform's ease-of-use has empowered us to handle our growing employee population.
Monica Delgado
Senior Manager of Total Rewards
 
 

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