The employee recognition summit
Recognize the Good Everywhere
RCGNZ 2024 is a first-of-its-kind summit dedicated exclusively to the power of rewards and recognition in the workplace.
Content
speakers & Experts
Aly Raisman
Aly was the team captain of the gold medal-winning USA Women's Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, and is the third-most decorated American gymnast of all time. Since then, she has become a powerful investor and influence for empowering and recognizing the good in others while promoting positive change.
Liz Wiseman
Best Selling Author, Multipliers
Liz Wiseman, author of the New York Times bestseller Multipliers, is a leadership expert who explores how great leaders make everyone around them smarter. Her research and writing focus on empowering organizations to unlock the potential of their teams by fostering environments of growth and innovation. Liz’s work has influenced leaders worldwide, helping them maximize the collective intelligence within their organizations.
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Dr. Craig Manning
Milwaukee Bucks
Dr. Craig Manning, an acclaimed author and renowned mental performance coach, is best known for his influential book, *Fearless Mind*. With expertise in cultivating fearless mindsets and enhancing mental resilience, he has significantly impacted fields like sports and healthcare. His insights empower individuals to embrace uncertainty, overcome obstacles, and thrive in challenging environments.
Christi Gilhoi
Cisco
Christi is currently serving as an Employee Experience Executive at Cisco. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience leading global programs to each challenge. Christi has served in a variety of progressive leadership roles, building employee engagement programs at Okta, UC San Diego, and Meridian Pacific Properties.
John Land
Mercer
John is a Partner in Mercer’s Career practice, where he works with clients across the globe consulting on improving the future of work. His specific areas of subject matter expertise are: people & talent strategies, rewards & recognition, and HR transformation & digitization.
Benjamin Granger
Qualtrics
Dr. Benjamin Granger serves as Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics, with over 15 years of experience building Experience Management (XM) programs across the globe. He leads EX thought leadership and research initiatives across Qualtrics and the XM Institute.
Laura Shanley
LS Consulting
Laura brings over two decades of experience to her role as an employee engagement consultant. She led the employee engagement charge at Qualcomm for over 13 years, creating holistic strategies and processes for recognition, culture-building, and engagement.
Additional Speakers Coming Soon
Awardco believes in listening to powerful ideas promoted by impactful people, and RCGNZ 2024 was designed with that in mind. Stay tuned as we announce additional speakers in the coming weeks! Visit the "See All Speakers" tag below to see the full lineup.
Agenda
Event Overview
Kick off the Summit with a lively networking reception. Meet fellow attendees, industry leaders, and Awardco team members in a relaxed setting while we enjoy drinks, appetizers, and engaging conversations to set the stage for an exciting summit.
Start your day with powerful insights from our keynote speakers—renowned leaders in the fields of rewards and recognition, professional development, mental health, and HR thought leadership. These sessions are specifically designed to inspire and equip you with actionable strategies to elevate your organizational practices.
Hear directly from clients and partners as they share their experiences and success stories with rewards and recognition. These panels will explore real-world applications of recognition programs and the tangible impacts they've had on employee engagement and organizational success.
Discover the latest enhancements and exciting upcoming releases from Awardco. Our product team will showcase new features designed to streamline your recognition processes and maximize the effectiveness of your rewards programs throughout the employee lifecycle.
Join leading HR professionals and thought leaders as they discuss current trends, challenges, and innovations in the industry. Gain valuable insights and practical advice that you can implement in your own organization.
Participate in breakout sessions led by expert thought leaders. These sessions offer tailored topics such as professional development, strategic recognition programs, and leveraging Awardco resources for maximum impact.
An Evening of Celebration
Unwind and continue the conversations from the day during our evening networking and social activities. Enjoy a delightful dinner, entertainment, and the chance to build lasting connections with peers and industry experts.
Participate in breakout sessions led by expert thought leaders. These sessions offer tailored topics such as professional development, strategic recognition programs, and leveraging Awardco resources for maximum impact.
We are thrilled to introduce the Recognize Awards at this year’s summit, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our clients. These awards honor organizations that have made significant impacts through their innovative recognition programs, driving exceptional employee engagement and organizational success. Join us in recognizing and learning from the leaders who are setting the standard for excellence in the industry.
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Exclusive panels focused on strategic implementations and the measurable benefits of effective recognition programs. Gain valuable insights from those who have successfully navigated the challenges and opportunities with rewards and recognition in the HR landscape.
No summit is complete without a keynote that leaves you ready to tackle all the challenges you’re facing. This capstone keynote will wrap up the crucial themes of the conference, leaving you with actionable takeaways and a renewed sense of purpose for driving excellence in your organization.
Park city
Venue & accomodations
Stein Eriksen Lodge
For the best and most convenient experience at the RCGNZ 2024, we recommend staying onsite at the luxurious Stein Eriksen Lodge. Enjoy easy access to all event activities and amenities. Book your room through our exclusive discounted rate using the provided link to ensure your stay at the event's central hub. Rooms are limited, so reserve yours before they sell out!
Voted U.S. Best 2024 by Travel and Leisure, the Stein Eriksen lodge is a world-class location designed to provide elegance, luxury, and premier amenities. Guests enjoy the ultimate in relaxation with a Five-Star spa, a Champion’s Club Entertainment Center, an on-site movie theater, two outdoor heated pools, and more.
FAQs
Questions?
Awardco is a best-in-class provider of employee recognition and engagement solutions, designed to help organizations celebrate, motivate and reward their employees. Our innovative platform fosters a positive work culture, boosts employee satisfaction, increases retention and enhances productivity—making recognition easy and impactful for companies of all sizes.
RCGNZ will take place on October 21-23, 2024 at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, UT. The address is 7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT 84060
RCGNZ is an unforgettable event experience tailored to help you and your organization use employee recognition to recognize the good in your people, drive productivity, increase retention and reduce operating costs. Here’s what to look forward to:
- Incredible mainstage speakers to break down key career and life moments, sharing how recognition drives them to take action and create change
- Leading brands sharing ways they’ve been able to drive change and show value through recognition
- Build authentic connections with some of the most accomplished people in your field
- Return home with the inspiration to transform your organization and a realistic roadmap on how to actually do it.
Please send your information to rcgnzsummit@awardco.com and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
RCGNZ 2024 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
HR and business leaders including CHROs, CXOs, VPs of Total Rewards, Total Rewards Managers, People Managers, Culture Curators, and other professionals who see the value in recognizing the good in your people.
Attendees at RCGNZ 2024 will be able to earn SHRM professional development credits. We are also working with other accreditation associations on approvals and will post more information as it becomes available.
Please send your information to rcgnzsummit@awardco.com and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
No. All travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of each attendee.
Awardco has reserved a special summit rate for our attendees at select hotels. Use this link to book your stay.
RCGNZ is an experiential event and will largely not be available to attend virtually. However, we will be offering a digital stream option for 1-2 select sessions during the event. More details on which session(s) are coming soon.
If you’re unable to attend RCGNZ 2024, you may transfer your registration to another person by October 4, 2024 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 4, 2024. Hotel reservation cancellations and substitutions must be arranged directly with your hotel. Hotel cancellation policies may vary.