Explore the new State of Recognition 2026 report

 

Public Sector Recognition

Elevating public service through recognition

Public service is purpose-driven—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Recognition programmes uplift those on the frontlines, reduce burnout, and reinforce the value of their everyday efforts.

 

Why Awardco?

Public sector features

that check every box

Awardco helps government agencies, municipalities, and public institutions implement recognition programmes that are cost-effective, compliant, and impactful.

 
Service Awards

Automate service anniversaries, tenure awards, and milestone recognitions to ensure employees feel appreciated for their dedication and contributions to the community.

 
Affordable & Compliant

Zero-markups on rewards, free shipping options, and clear reporting provide better budget usage while staying compliant with spending regulations.

 
Peer-to-Peer Recognition

Enable peer recognition programmes to build a culture of appreciation, highlight wins, and improve job satisfaction across agencies and departments.

 
Nomination Programmes

Nominate coworkers for exceptional work that deserves special recognition. Leaders have control over approval workflows to maximise manager efficiency.

 
Leadership Support

Appreciation from leaders reinforces company values, builds a culture of support, and engenders trust. Create special programmes for leaders to recognise employees.

 
Department Recognition

Build specific programmes tailored to every department, and reward them wherever they are with what they really want.

offline recognition

Empower teams, no matter where they work

Appreciate anyone, anywhere with AwardCodes™. Support your diverse, dispersed workforce with offline recognition. Employees redeem physical cards for points, unlocking millions of reward options.

ROI of Recognition

Recognition that drives performance and retention

Public sector employees thrive when they feel valued, engaged, and connected.

Engagement
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4
X
more engagement
4
X
more engagement

Better engagement means better performance.

Employees who feel valued are 4X more likely to be engaged, which leads to greater productivity, retention, satisfaction, and more.

Engagement
Satisfaction
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25
%
increase in happiness
25
%
increase in happiness

Happy employees are healthier, more resilient, and more productive.

Showing and receiving gratitude increases happiness by 25%—and happiness is the leading cause for employees staying or leaving their jobs.

Satisfaction
Retention
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31
%
decrease in turnover
31
%
decrease in turnover

Retain top public sector talent.

A strong culture of recognition lowers voluntary turnover by 31% because appreciation makes people want to stay.

Retention

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A-Pay

Reward a diverse workforce with ultimate reward flexibility. A-Pay cards—where employees choose when and where to redeem, almost anywhere in the world.

success stories

Supporting the public sector

MultiCare Health System
Awardco's platform and programme are far and away the best I've seen in my career. Based on behavioral science with an intuitive user interface (and truly customizable reporting!), it is a game changer in employee engagement and appreciation.
Maghan Adams
Employee Experience Specialist
Ampirical
Our client success rep helped us create a training and recording module of the platform to show employees how to properly use it. You rarely find a company willing to spend the time to make sure you're properly equipped.
Ryan Zellner
Marketing & Corporate Communications Manager
ClickUp
At ClickUp we like to recognise employees on their work anniversaries. Awardco makes this infinitely easier by automating the process. Now, employees receive a timely email on the day of their anniversary along with a small gift. It's just one small way we're able to express our gratitude and now we're able to do it without any manual labour on our end.
Deanna Tindell
People Operations Specialist
Kodiak
Whether it’s recognising a peer or a member of our team, Awardco is so simple and intuitive.
Cassidy Barsdoff
Director, Project Management Office
PMG
We’ve made myKudos [Awardco] a key part of how we work at all levels—whether you’re a people manager or an individual contributor. MyKudos is just as powerful when peers recognise each other, creating a culture of appreciation across the organisation
Mary O’Brien
Head of Programmatic
PMG
Awardco made it easy for every employee, whether in Dallas or the UK, to feel seen, valued, and celebrated.
Pam Buyers
Head of Culture
Once we launched Awardco internally, we have received a lot of excitement and engagement from our employees. They are giving a lot of recognition and are excited about our new swag store.
Anonymous
HR Generalist
America First Credit Union
Previously every manager hand-wrote a message to their employees every six months thanking them for their hard work, and it was all tied in with the bonus distribution. It was very high-touch, very labour intensive, and we had the process down to a science. We liked the connections that formed between managers and employees as a result of this programme, but after COVID-19 most of our workforce went remote. Our semi-annual tradition wasn't possible any longer, nor was it feasible.
Kent Streuling
SVP of HR
 
 

Integrations & Security

Seamless connections, uncompromising security

Integrations

Awardco works well with all the tools you already use, so you can naturally incorporate recognition into your day-to-day.

Security

Built with enterprise-grade security measures, including GDPR and SOC 2 Type II compliance, to keep your data safe and your peace of mind intact.

thought leadership & resources

Recognition and reward resources

Recognition for those that serve

Public sector employees deserve to be recognised for their contributions. Make it easy to celebrate milestones, improve retention, and foster a culture of appreciation for those that need it most.

 
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