Apply now for Recognize Awards 2026

 

November 9-11
Montage Deer Valley
Park City, Utah

Early pricing available
through June 30
$699

Join the premier gathering of HR and business leaders shaping the future of recognition, engagement, and workplace culture.

Early bird pricing available
through Jun 30

The leadership summit built to Recognise What’s Next

RCGNZ Summit is Awardco’s flagship event for senior HR and business leaders who are ready to elevate recognition, retention, and engagement—and position HR as a true strategic lever.

This is not a traditional conference.

RCGNZ Summit is a curated, executive-level experience where bold ideas meet practical application. Over three days, you’ll engage in forward-thinking sessions, strategic workshops, and immersive networking experiences designed to drive measurable impact within your organisation.

Come curious. Leave equipped.

2026 theme

Recognise

What's

Next

Recognise What’s Next challenges organisations to look ahead, exploring how modern recognition and engagement can strengthen culture, inspire performance, and shape the workplaces of tomorrow.

Why attend?

 
Strategic Insight

Get practical frameworks and research-backed strategies that elevate employee engagement and recognition strategy across your organisation.

 
Leadership Networking

Enjoy executive-level networking and connect with CHROs, VPs, and HR innovators from leading organisations across industries.

 
Actionable Outcomes

Walk away with real-world use cases, executive-ready insights, and tools you can implement immediately.

What leaders are saying

See what attendees have said about the RCGNZ Summit experience.

2025 by the numbers

200
+

Attendees

160
+

Companies represented

87
%

Director-level or above

97
%

Left with actionable ideas

93
%

Net promoter score

Top industries represented

 
Manufacturing
 
Technology
 
Healthcare
 
Finance
 
Government
 
Education

Secure your spot

General admission

Full RCGNZ Summit access

 
 
 
1
Early-bird discount
Ends June 30
$899
$699
VIP pass

An exclusive event experience

 
 
 
1
 
 
 
50
Early-bird discount
Ends June 30
$1,299
$1,099
Bring a colleague

*Early bird offer

 
 
 
2
 
 
 
40
Early-bird discount
Ends June 30
-
$1,199

VIP pass

Exclusive event experience

 

Exclusive VIP welcome experience (private event)

 

Priority seating at keynote sessions

 

VIP-only networking experience

 

VIP lounge access

 

Premium gift package

*Limited to 50 passes

Agenda preview

Full agenda coming July 2026

A curated three-day experience

Day 1

Executive welcome experience, networking reception, and immersive kickoff programming.

Day 2

Main-stage keynotes, breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and premier evening gala.

Day 3

Strategic workshops, product innovation insights, and forward-looking leadership discussions.

Want to understand the depth and format of RCGNZ programming? Download the 2025 agenda to explore the types of sessions, speakers, and experiences we design.

Venue Info

Montage Deer Valley

RCGNZ Summit 2026 will be hosted at Montage Deer Valley, one of Park City’s premier luxury resorts.

Group Rate: $355 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees). Attendees can book their own hotel stay at our group rate here.

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is approximately 40 minutes from the venue.

Recognise What's Next

Be part of the next chapter of recognition leadership.

Early pricing available
through Jun 30

Need help getting approval?

Download our approval toolkit, including:

 

Executive-ready one sheet

Make the case slide deck

 

Investment overview breakdown

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