RCGNZ Summit 2025

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NOV 9-11, 2026

Park City, Utah

Join us next year for RCGNZ Summit 2026

We're thrilled to announce that RCGNZ Summit will be back next fall in Park City, Utah! Sign up to receive exclusive updates on early bird deals, the speaker lineup, and all things RCGNZ.

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2025 highlights

speakers

sessions

240+

attendees

RCGNZ Summit 2025 was a massive success, delivering countless hours of valuable learning and impactful networking. Attendees gained valuable insights and inspiration from our amazing mainstage speakers and expert panelists.

Recognize Awards Ceremony Recap

Winners and honorable mentions across five categories were announced. See the inspiring achievements of companies who take recognition to the next level.

2025 Speakers

From groundbreaking thought leaders to inspiring client voices, meet the visionaries shaping the future of employee recognition who will inspire, challenge, and motivate you with real-world insights.

Tara Davis-Woodhall

Olympic Gold Medalist

Team USA

Hunter Woodhall

Paralympic Gold Medalist

Team USA

Alicia Rainwater

Generational Expert

The Center for Generational Kinetics

Minda Harts

Author

The Memo LLC

Smiley Poswolsky

Workplace Belonging Expert

Author, Friendship in the Age of Loneliness

Hebba Youssef

Chief People Officer

Workweek

Mike Bechtel

Chief Futurist to Fortune 100 Companies

Chief Futurist

Amy Butler

Vice President, People Operations

Awardco

Alison Levine

First American Women's Everest Expedition Team Captain

Bestselling Author

Sarah Marrs

Organizational Behavior Scientist & Evidence-Based HR Practitioner

Awardco

Steve Sonnenberg

CEO, Co-Founder

Awardco

Paige Bennett Carr

Senior Director, Marketing

Awardco

2025 sponsors

Why attend

Connect with industry leaders

Learn from CHRO’s, Total Rewards VPs, and HR people leaders that are shaping the future of recognition and engagement.

Discover what’s next in rewards and recognition

Explore emerging trends, transformative strategies, and the real ROI of recognition, and walk away with actionable ideas.

Enjoy premier thought leadership and networking

This isn’t another conference—it’s a dynamic, high-impact event designed to inspire, energize, and drive real change. You belong here.

Key themes

Recognition’s ROI

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Engaging remote and hybrid teams

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Technology’s role in HR

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The future of rewards and recognition

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Join the hype

"This was hands down the most valuable thing I've ever done for my career!"

Chief People Officer

"I couldn't have asked for a more influential week"

SVP of Human Resources

"I walked away energized and with a renewed sense of purpose"

Director of Total Rewards

"The atmosphere and speakers were phenomenal"

SVP of People & Culture

"Great insights that encouraged us to see the good and promote a culture of recognition"

Global Head of Recognition & Rewards

"It was the highlight of my month, and I can't wait for next year"

People Operations Manager

"I loved the intimacy! A lot of other conferences are hard to network in"

VP of Total Rewards

"I felt like it was easy to make new connections and find speakers to chat with"

Chief Human Resources Officer

"It was clear the focus was on us as a group of professionals who take care of others"

Organizational Development Leader

"Overall, probably the best conference I've been to"

Director of Employee Engagement & Culture

"The staff was amazing, the venue was incredible (it was my first trip to Park City)"

Director of Compensation & Benefits

"I loved being surrounded by so many people who care about culture, recognition and their employees"

Employee Experience Director

"Hoping to be back next year and cannot wait to take action on some of the learnings!"

Strategic HR Business Partner

FAQs

What is RCGNZ Summit 2025?

RCGNZ 2025 is Awardco's premier annual summit tailored to rewards, recognition and all things employee productivity. The summit aims to foster collaboration, showcase innovative solutions, and strengthen relationships within the industry—making it an unmissable experience for all attendees. Here’s what you can expect:

Inspiring keynotes on cutting-edge topics and trends
Insights from top brands via expert-led panels and workshops
Engaging breakout sessions and workshops on a variety of topics
Valuable networking opportunities with the best in the business
Showcase of Awardco’s latest product innovations
Exceptional food and unique experiences
Breathtaking fall scenery in Park City, UT
Exclusive announcements first unveiled at the Summit

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Will I receive professional development or continuing education credits for attending RCGNZ 2025?

Attendees at RCGNZ 2025 will be able to earn SHRM professional development credits. We are currently working with accreditation associations for approvals and will post more information as it becomes available.

Who should I contact if I’m interested in presenting at RCGNZ 2025?

Please send your information to rcgnzsummit@awardco.com and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours.

Who should I contact if I’m interested in sponsoring the event?

Please send your information to rcgnzsummit@awardco.com and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours.

Are there special summit hotel rates?

Yes! Awardco has reserved a special summit rate for our attendees at these hotels.

Will there be a digital option to attend RCGNZ?

No. RCGNZ is an experiential event and will not be digitally streamed for external facing customers, prospects or attendees. Although some of the sessions will be made accessible post-show.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

If you’re unable to attend RCGNZ 2025, you may transfer your registration to another person by October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm MST. Substitutions requested after this date may be subject to a $100 transaction fee. All RCGNZ Summit registration cancellations must be requested via rcgnzsummit@awardco.com. For a full refund, cancellations must be received by 11:59pm MST on October 10, 2025. Hotel reservation cancellations and substitutions must be arranged directly with your hotel. Hotel cancellation policies may vary.

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Join us next year for RCGNZ Summit 2026

Recognize Awards Ceremony Recap

2025 sponsors

Connect with industry leaders

Discover what’s next in rewards and recognition

Enjoy premier thought leadership and networking

Recognition’s ROI

Engaging remote and hybrid teams

Technology’s role in HR

The future of rewards and recognition

What is RCGNZ Summit 2025?

Will I receive professional development or continuing education credits for attending RCGNZ 2025?

Who should I contact if I’m interested in presenting at RCGNZ 2025?

Who should I contact if I’m interested in sponsoring the event?

Are there special summit hotel rates?

Will there be a digital option to attend RCGNZ?

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

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