Awardco

15 years. That’s how long I’ve called the HR Tech industry home, with the vast majority of it being in Recognition and Rewards. It’s been a wild, rewarding ride, but it’s time for a new chapter. As my time at Awardco has come to an end, I can’t help but reflect on the last two years with this incredible organization. I’ve spent a lot of time telling the world why this company is the clear leader in Employee Recognition. The funny thing is, I’m no longer on the payroll to say that—and I’m saying it anyway. There truly is not another company like Awardco in the Recognition and Rewards industry or the broader HR Tech industry for that matter. Beau Hoge : Thank you for bringing me onto this team. You are an incredible leader poised for even bigger things, and I’m lucky to call you a friend. I have no doubt the Beauzos are going to continue to do incredible things. Steve Sonnenberg : Thank you for the "Recognize the Good" vision. It’s more than a slogan; it’s an inspiring way to build a business. You are an inspiring leader who truly cares about people rather than just talking about caring. #recognizethegood Leaving Awardco was the single hardest decision I've ever made in my career, but it was one that is right for my family at this time. So, what’s next? I’m jumping into an entirely different industry. It’s a fresh start, a new challenge, and I couldn't be more excited. More to come on that soon! 🚀

If you’re running employee nomination programs across a bunch of different systems, you know how messy it can get. That’s exactly why we built Awardco Nominations - for you! To make it easy to manage the full program in one place. From group nominations and committee voting to automated round management, it’s an end-to-end solution that fits the way your team already works. Less juggling. Less manual work. A much smoother process for everyone involved. More info here. https://lnkd.in/gBv6KUpb #awardco #employeerecognition #hrtech

Introducing Awardco Nominations: the only tool built for the entire end-to-end nomination lifecycle. Wave goodbye to disconnected spreadsheets and emails for submissions, evaluations, and reporting. With committee voting and automated round management, you can finally run programs exactly how your team operates. All in one platform. Lean more: https://lnkd.in/gGaMUhj6

Introducing Awardco Nominations: the only tool built for the entire end-to-end nomination lifecycle. Wave goodbye to disconnected spreadsheets and emails for submissions, evaluations, and reporting. With committee voting and automated round management, you can finally run programs exactly how your team operates. All in one platform. Lean more: https://lnkd.in/gNx89C8t

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The Awardco team is starting day 3 of expo hours at WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference in 2026! If you're in San Antonio and haven't stopped by the booth yet, come see our stand, review our new product releases, grab some stickers, and win some money! 💙 Allyson Hyde Shaefer Schoonover Andy Checketts Nick Kurtz Spencer Wilkins Ethan Tunnicliffe Bree Schmitt Kelly Satterfield Shane Stanley Cali Hyde Daniel Ogundadegbe

26,000 employees. 160 countries. Mostly frontline. +7.6% eNPS. When recognition meets people where they are, it drives real results. Hertz + Awardco Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/giW8YYes

📈 Hertz increased their eNPS by +7.6% in one year across 11,000 global locations and 26,000 employees for the Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands. How? Recognition at Hertz isn’t only a program. It’s a whole system. From peer-to-peer shoutouts and manager recognition to service anniversaries, branded swag stores, charitable giving, and seasonal campaigns like “Win the Summer,” every touchpoint is designed to reinforce culture and drive performance. And the impact shows: 🎉 1,300 recognitions in a single day on Employee Appreciation Day ❤️ $40K+ donated to the employee relief fund through Awardco Giving When recognition is this intentional, it doesn’t just feel good. It drives results 🚖 Full story on Awardco 's site here: https://lnkd.in/gXHmJpbA

Welcome to week 15 of my random weekly “ask ChatGPT to link an obscure (but true) national day, to the topic of employee recognition post” 😂😉 April 17th is National crawfish day, so here we go… 🦞 Employee Recognition Is Like Crawfish 🦞 It’s better when it’s shared. It’s messy, fun, and brings people together. Recognition isn’t meant to be a solo meal — it’s a team experience. Pass it around. #EmployeeRecognition #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture Awardco