About Us

Making work more rewarding

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

Awardco mission statement

Our mission

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

recognise 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 kgs of CO2 per year.

Volunteer Work

Prioritising the most meaningful work

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

Southwest Gas Corporation
Awardco has offered customisability that allows us to cater to our employees' needs and recognise what they are doing and change it as the environment changes as well.
Eric Crow
Administrator, Risk Management and Safety
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 Senior Associate
Texas Roadhouse
Awardco's fast, compassionate service ensured an employee received a much-needed gift card in time for an urgent personal purchase. It wasn't just a reward—it was a meaningful act of support when it mattered most.
Storey O'Barr
Recognition and Communications Specialist
Cinemark
Awardco significantly enhances employee engagement and helps our employees feel valued and appreciated, leading to higher morale. Offering customizable recognition programmes 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
All Access Staging and Productions
We wanted to make recognition easy and exciting for our blue collar workers to participate in, and Awardco's capabilities have made that possible.
Mason Ongarato
HR Software & Employee Benefits Expert
Quick Quack Car Wash
Awardco has made employees' lives easier. Working outside in the elements with the customers can be tough, but being recognised, seen, heard, and valued makes it easier.
Christina Castro
Training Leader
PMG
Awardco enables us to celebrate not just big wins, but the small moments that make a difference every day.
Pam Buyers
Head of Culture
Ultradent Products
Modern recognition with Awardco has created an ecosystem of appreciation. What we've found, as employees have recognised each other, is that they're motivated long term. Employees want to enjoy their work and be successful, and if we recognise them for their success, they'll know they're doing a great job and can improve every single day.
David Alsop
CHRO
 
 
Return On Recognition

Customer-centric features and usability

Any business, large or small, will enjoy simple implementation, powerful reporting, endless customisation, 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. Prioritising 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, recognise, 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 recognised 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
%
better vs competitors
147
%
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.

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

Awardco’s worldwide reach

163
countries where Awardco fulfills and ships
135+
supported global currencies
5.2+
million global users

Trusted by customers worldwide for data compliance and security

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 2013. What started in a one-room office, with borrowed Wi-Fi, has since turned into a global organisation offering the largest reward network on the planet.

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.