HR.com has announced the winner of the 2026 Best Rewards and Recognition Platform Award as part of its annual HR Awards. The award recognizes organizations that excel in advancing employee engagement and workplace culture through effective rewards and recognition platforms. This year, HR.com named Awardco as the recipient, honoring its ability to help employers celebrate employee contributions, strengthen appreciation efforts, and drive higher engagement, satisfaction, and retention across the workforce.
Awardco assists HR teams in boosting engagement, motivation, and retention through automated and meaningful recognition. By connecting appreciation to company values and performance goals, Awardco provides measurable insights, global reward flexibility, and seamless HRIS integration, making recognition scalable, impactful, and easy to manage. The platform enables organizations to deliver appreciation at scale, ensuring that employees feel valued and connected to their 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.” The award underscores Awardco's commitment to transforming workplace culture through innovative recognition solutions.
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, commented on the achievement: “We’re pleased to recognize this achievement in HR. Awardco has elevated employee recognition by enabling organizations to deliver meaningful appreciation at scale. Their innovation and focus on measurable workforce impact continue to advance best practices across the HR industry.”
The HR Awards, hosted by HR.com, aim to highlight the best in HR technology and practices. For more information about all HR.com Awards, visit www.hr.com/awards. HR.com is the largest network of HR professionals, committed to helping HR professionals advance their careers and find optimal solutions. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance. Offerings include 300+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, and the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification. To learn more, visit www.HR.com.
