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

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

The recognition comes at a time when many organizations 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 program 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, organizations use Awardco to power everything from peer recognition and service awards to company-wide incentive programs, 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 honored 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 recognitions for Awardco and reflects the company's continued investment in helping organizations create workplaces where appreciation is visible, authentic, and scalable.

As employee expectations continue to evolve, recognition remains one of the most powerful ways organizations 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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