The project is finally complete — months of effort, dedication, and innovative thinking have paid off. As you share the success with your team, a message comes in from leadership: your work is being highlighted in the company-wide newsletter, and there’s an award ceremony scheduled to celebrate your accomplishment. It’s more than recognition; it’s proof that your contributions matter.
At PowerToFly, we understand the impact of moments like these. When companies actively celebrate their employees, they build stronger, more connected teams and create workplaces where people thrive.
This month, we’re showcasing companies that lead by example in championing employee achievements. From innovative recognition programs to awards for exceptional contributions and celebrations of career milestones, these nine companies are leading the way in championing their teams.
MyFitnessPal
We’re proud of the work we do to help our users reach their health goals—and it’s our dedicated, talented team members who quite literally make it all possible! That’s why we’re always looking for ways to shine a light on each other’s efforts, big or small. Team members can show appreciation by giving each other kudos and 'Motivosity Bucks', redeemable for goods and gift cards. Our monthly All-Hands meetings open with an in-depth Teammate Spotlight—to a chorus of wows and laughs—and close with a cascade of team-submitted shoutouts. We also regularly feature team members on LinkedIn. But we’re really excited for our latest: the MyFitnessPal Value Champion award, where team members can nominate peers who exemplify our core values for a chance to win rewards, swag, and—of course—the applause of their friends and peers.
Learn more about MyFitnessPal.
Nestlé
At Nestlé, we see the value in recognizing and celebrating the achievements and successes of our employees, as their hard work and dedication contribute to our overall success. We have a comprehensive recognition program that includes monetary rewards, such as bonuses and incentives, for exceptional performance. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career advancement and professional development, allowing employees to grow and expand their skills. We also celebrate achievements through team events, employee appreciation days, and personalized recognition. Nestlé strives to create an environment where employees feel valued and motivated to excel.
Learn more about Nestlé.
Vizient
At Vizient, celebrating and recognizing employee accomplishments is at the heart of our culture. Recognition and appreciation aren’t just programs here—they are a way of life.
We’re committed to fostering a culture where gratitude and appreciation thrive.
Our recognition programs honor outstanding performance, innovation and embodiment of the Vizient Values through our Values Awards, celebrate service anniversaries, and empower employees to acknowledge each other through a dedicated platform that amplifies peer-to-peer appreciation.
We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® and one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work. These honors reflect our unwavering dedication to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for everyone.
Learn more about Vizient.
Udemy
Udemy celebrates employee achievements through programs like Uprops, a recognition tool integrated with Slack and 15Five, highlighting accomplishments in All Hands meetings. Employees are celebrated on their Udeversaries with manager support and tips, and those with four or more years at Udemy receive milestone recognition with special swag. These efforts aim to connect employees, reinforce company values, and maintain a strong culture.
Learn more about Udemy.
ServiceNow
At ServiceNow, we aim to make our employees feel valued and supported to achieve their ambitions and recognize them along the way. Annually, we host Employee Appreciation Day, which includes activities and in-person socials across our offices with treats and perks, like massages. Our recognition tool, “Kudos!” provides employees a platform to celebrate colleagues by writing public appreciation messages. We host company-wide town halls quarterly, celebrating our latest innovations and accomplishments attributed to our employees. To help our employees continually perform at their best and develop their careers, managers host Quarterly Growth Conversations to highlight achievements and growth opportunities.
Learn more about ServiceNow.
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Jama Software
At Jama Software, we celebrate achievements and teamwork with "tacos"! Through our dedicated Slack channel, employees can recognize coworkers by giving tacos to express gratitude, call out exceptional work, or highlight meaningful contributions. It’s our fun way of fostering appreciation and connection!
Learn more about Jama Software.
SoftwareOne
At SoftwareOne, we celebrate Swomie accomplishments and successes big and small. Some of the ways that we do this is by highlighting exceptional Swomies on our monthly townhalls. Leaders frequently send notes of thanks to their team members, and peers recognize each other via internal communication channels. Outstanding contributions are honored at our annual awards ceremony, A players receive targeted learning, promotion and travel opportunities, monetary bonuses, and special trips to once in a lifetime destinations for our top performers are some other ways in which we celebrate Swomie accomplishments and successes. Employee Satisfaction is one of SoftwareOne’s core values. Through it, we are tasked with loving and supporting each other. Through our recognition of our Swomies, we work to ensure that our Swomies know that they truly are our greatest asset.
Learn more about SoftwareOne.
Cummins
The Impact Awards are the recognition we use to encourage our employees to produce outstanding solutions to our toughest problems and honor this outstanding, impactful work. With three categories—Business Impact, Global Impact, and Chairman’s Impact—employees are honored for projects that drive business success, demonstrate innovation, and influence globally. Recognizing work that not only supports overall business goals, but also embodies Cummins’ Mission, Vision and Values, the Impact Awards honor the outstanding work at Cummins. Because of the caring, diversity and inclusion, integrity, excellence and teamwork that is at the core of our company culture, the ideas we pursue lead to innovative, dependable solutions for our customers’ and company’s success, and we are excited to continue to celebrate employees work through the Impact Awards.
Learn more about Cummins.
Varicent
At Varicent, we believe in celebrating employee success and recognizing contributions that make a difference. Through BraVo, our recognition program, team members can highlight their colleagues’ exceptional achievements, from impactful collaborations to simple acts of kindness. BraVo participants earn points redeemable for exciting rewards like gift cards, merchandise, and unique experiences.
Additionally, we honor standout individuals and teams through our Varicent Awards Program. Through several categories, we celebrate innovation, relationship-building, and delivering high-quality outcomes. These recognitions reflect our commitment to fostering a culture where every success—big or small—receives the spotlight it deserves.
Learn more about Varicent.
Visa
As we approach the end of the year, Visa is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements and successes of our employees. We take great pride in recognizing project milestones, awarding innovation, and implementing robust recognition programs, all of which embody our Employee Value Proposition: Powering Payments, Uplifting People.
At Visa, we celebrate key milestones such as the launch of new payment technologies and successful global initiatives. Our recognition programs, including the "Visa Excellence Awards", "Peer-to-Peer Recognition" Uplift Program, and Annual Inventor Recognition Event ensures that our employees' hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Our innovative celebrations, such as the annual "Innovation Summit" and quarterly "Achievement Awards," provide a platform to honor and appreciate the remarkable contributions across our global teams.
Moreover, Visa is dedicated to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups, which include networks such as Women in Technology, Visa Black Employees, and PRIDE at Visa, foster a sense of community and belonging in #LifeAtVisa while organizing a variety of programs and events for professional development, cultural awareness, community engagement, and business impact.
By championing employee success and fostering an inclusive culture, Visa continues to drive excellence and innovation, solidifying our position as a leader in the payments industry. At Visa, we empower everyone, everywhere to thrive and succeed.
Learn more about Visa.
