Awardco has been named Best Rewards & Recognition Platform 2026 by HR.com, in recognition of the company's continued innovation and leadership in helping organisations build stronger cultures through employee recognition and rewards.

The award was announced during HR.com's State of Rewards and Recognition Virtual Event on 10 June 2026, and highlights organisations making a measurable impact on employee experience, engagement, and workplace culture.

The recognition comes at a time when many organisations are rethinking how recognition fits into the broader employee experience. What was once viewed as a standalone HR initiative has become an increasingly important driver of engagement, retention, performance, and connection.

At Awardco, we have always believed that recognition works best when it's part of everyday work, not an occasional programme that employees interact with once or twice a year. That philosophy has shaped our approach to building a platform that brings together recognition, rewards, incentives, engagement, and employee feedback into a single experience.

Today, organisations use Awardco to power everything from peer recognition and service awards to company-wide incentive programmes, milestone celebrations, nominations, employee listening, and culture initiatives. The result is a more connected employee experience, one that helps people feel appreciated, valued, and motivated to do their best work.

"We're honoured to receive this award from HR.com," said Steve Sonnenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Awardco. "It's a reflection of the passion our team brings to helping companies create moments of recognition that build connection, strengthen culture, and make work more meaningful."

This recent win adds to a growing list of accolades for Awardco and reflects the company's continued investment in helping organisations create workplaces where appreciation is visible, authentic, and scalable.

As employee expectations continue to evolve, recognition remains one of the most powerful ways organisations can reinforce culture and strengthen relationships across their workforce. Being named Best Rewards & Recognition Platform by HR.com is a meaningful acknowledgment of that mission—and of the thousands of customers using Awardco every day to bring it to life.

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