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<\/a><\/a>\nThe awards come at a critical time, when only 19%<\/a> feel regularly and meaningfully recognized by their manager, and 92% say they would put in more effort if they felt valued, according to the Achievers Workforce Institute<\/a>.<\/p> \nThis year\u2019s winners were celebrated at Achievers\u2019 Recognition Next<\/a> events in Toronto, Melbourne, and London, highlighting a wide variety of recognition-powered success stories. The A-list Awards celebrate organizations that drive business success through the Achievers recognition and rewards platform.<\/p> \nThe Achievers A-List Awards Winners of 2026 are:<\/p> \nThis is a sampling of standout winners who were highlighted in this year's A-List Awards. Additional winning programs showed the power of recognition to drive inclusive participation, reinforce culture-defining behaviors, scale connection globally, improve engagement, and support retention.<\/p> \n\u201cThe 2026 A-List Award Winners show what\u2019s possible when recognition is treated as a strategic business function,\u201d said Scott Landers, Chief Executive Officer at Achievers. \u201cThese organizations are connecting appreciation to measurable business outcomes, strengthening employee engagement, improving retention, and building a culture that inspires and motivates employees. These successes demonstrate that embedding recognition within the fabric of the business unlocks companies\u2019 potential to fuel long-term growth.\u201d<\/p> \nThe A-List Award winners were chosen based on the business problems they solved, how they brought the Achievers solution to life, and the measurable outcomes they achieved. Winning initiatives ranged from values-led recognition campaigns that improved employee engagement, targeted programs that improved company culture and connection, and inventive strategies that fostered collaboration, while connecting back to business goals.<\/p> \n\u201cSuccessful recognition goes beyond a simple \u2018thank you\u2019 or \u2018good job\u2019 and this year\u2019s A-List Award winners are proving just that,\u201d said Kristian Gaetano, Chief Operating Officer at Achievers. \u201cBy identifying new innovative ways to embed meaningful recognition directly into their company culture, at a time when employees expect recognition to be consistent and intentional, the 2026 A-List Award winners are showing what\u2019s possible when appreciation is a core tenet of the everyday employee experience.\u201d<\/p> \nFor more information about the Achievers A-List Awards, follow our conversations on social media using the hashtag #AListAwardWinner.<\/p> \nAbout Achievers<\/b><\/p> \nAchievers recognition and reward software provides powerful tools to help business leaders shape employee behaviors and drive real business results. Achievers recognition and rewards software<\/a>.<\/p>\n