Explore the new State of Recognition 2026 report

 

Employee Recognition Software

Build a culture of recognition

Thanks matters, but not if it’s rare or rushed. Start a recognition revolution that drives impact and fosters a culture of appreciation.

Return On Recognition

Why employee recognition matters more than ever

Productivity
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22
%
improvement in productivity
22
%
improvement in productivity

When employees feel genuinely valued, they bring more focus, energy, and pride to their work. Recognition fuels that sense of purpose, leading to higher productivity and better business outcomes.

Retention
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31
%
decrease in turnover
31
%
decrease in turnover

Employees are more likely to stay when they feel seen, valued, and appreciated. Recognition builds connection and loyalty, reducing turnover and strengthening culture.

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How to Improve Rewards & Recognition

 
 
“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.”
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David Alsop
CHRO
Job Satisfaction
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94
%
boost in job satisfaction
94
%
boost in job satisfaction

Recognition boosts job satisfaction by making employees feel appreciated and motivated. When efforts are acknowledged, people find more meaning and fulfillment in their work.

Performance
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147
%
better performance vs competitors
147
%
better performance vs competitors

Companies that prioritise recognition and engagement consistently outperform the competition. If you want to win in the market, start from within by investing in your people.

Spot Recognition

Recognise anyone, anywhere, anytime

Easily launch and manage spot recognition programmes that deliver instant rewards and lasting impact.

Social Adoption & Engagement

The recognition platform people actually want to use

Because recognition should feel good—not like extra work.

Your culture on display and customised for teams

A social feed your people actually enjoy, full of kudos, not chaos.

Recognition that deserves an encore

Let managers amplify existing recognition with bonus points and added visibility.

Recognition made easy for your core crew

Easily see and recognise the people you work with most for maximum impact.

Fun, memorable and full of feeling

Recognition that moves, laughs, and brings people together.

Recognition is a team sport

React, reply, and keep the good vibes going with tools designed for engagement.

Not everyone wants a standing ovation

The spotlight isn’t for everyone. Private recognition makes appreciation feel even more personal.

Never miss a moment that matters

From birthdays to big wins, automated reminders help teams show up when it counts.

Home(page) is where the heart is

Your culture, front and center, customised to your brand and your people.

Integrations

Bringing a culture of appreciation into your everyday tools

Communication Tools

Recognition works best where work happens. Awardco integrates with existing tools to keep culture in the conversation.

Email

In the inbox and in the moment, Awardco helps culture stay visible and top-of-mind. 

SMS

Awardco keeps recognition (and good vibes) in the palm of employees’ hands.

Only From Awardco

Easy offline recognition for deskless employees

AwardCodes™
 

Engage and show appreciation to frontline and offline teams wherever they are—no computer necessary.

External Recognition
 

Outside-in recognition so customers, patients, patrons, and more can recognise employees.

testimonials

See how teams succeed with Awardco

Pacific Life
We do a lot of remote work activities where you can win something. We do a lot of these contests, and I used to go to Amazon and send a $25 gift card to the winners, but now I do it through Awardco. It's in the system, trackable, and much more streamlined.
Amberlee Taylor
Sr. Communications Specialist
Lockton
Since implementing Awardco, we’ve saved at least 30 hours a month that used to be spent manually tracking, purchasing, and mailing gifts. Now it’s all automated—and more empowering for our associates.
Selia Wood
AVP, Talent & Engagement
Hunt Brothers Pizza
We've given our employees something they never had before: the power to choose their own rewards. And if that wasn't enough, we save money because the products aren't marked up! Awardco truly brought our recognition programmes into the 21st century.
Jeff Jensen
Director of HR
Lockton
You get the same feeling when you are recognised as when you are recognising someone else. Awardco gives you that platform and makes it so easy to gain those feelings. I love seeing my team being recognised or my leaders recognising the teams.
Tisa Penny
Engagement & Events Lead, 2025 Recognition Rockstar Winner
NIBCO
Awardco has definitely helped us do recognition even better. Recognising someone you work with, even if you don’t see them every day, has been empowering.
Ashley Martin
President & CEO
NIBCO
People like to be recognised for what they’ve contributed. They’re proud of their work—and they should be.
Ashley Martin
President & CEO
 
 

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