AWS, ICF, and Wellstar exemplify the impact of recognition
Salt Lake City, September 28, 2026 – O.C. Tanner, the global leader in employee recognition and workplace culture solutions, announced the recipients of the 2026 Breakthrough Awards at the company’s annual employee recognition and workplace culture conference, Influence Greatness, held at Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah. The awards recognize leading O.C. Tanner customers that are elevating workplace culture through the power of recognition.
The annual Breakthrough Awards celebrate customers and their leaders within O.C. Tanner’s global community. From numerous customer stories, best-practice approaches, and inspiring employee experiences, O.C. Tanner is proud to recognise the following organisations for demonstrating exceptional leadership in workplace culture, each representing a distinctive breakthrough in how recognition drives connection, performance, and resilience.
- Breakthrough in Intentional Culture: Amazon Web Services
- Breakthrough in Culture Under Pressure: ICF
- Breakthrough in Aligned Impact: Wellstar Health System
“These organisations are showing the world what’s possible when recognition is woven into the fabric of workplace culture,” said Mindi Cox, Chief Marketing and People Officer at O.C. Tanner. “AWS, ICF, and Wellstar are not only elevating how employees feel valued but also setting new standards for how recognition drives engagement, strengthens connection, and supports business success. We are inspired by their leadership and honored to partner with them as they continue to demonstrate how prioritising culture unlocks growth, resilience, and innovation.”
For more information on O.C. Tanner, visit www.octanner.com.
About O.C. Tanner
O.C. Tanner is the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee recognition experiences. Our Culture Cloud employee recognition platform helps millions of people thrive at work. Our team of more than 1,600 programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals, and craftspeople hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. Together, we create the technology, tools, and awards that help our clients shape high performance environments, drive innovation, and fuel positive business results. Learn more at octanner.com.
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