What is the difference between Inspirus and Awardco?

Inspirus offers a highly configurable global catalog with real-time reporting, while Awardco is known for its Amazon-based catalog and standard recognition features.

Does Inspirus support global reward catalogs?

Yes — Inspirus supports a global rewards catalog in many countries, allowing international recognition and reward fulfillment.

What integrations do both platforms offer?

Both Inspirus and Awardco support integrations with popular tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams, enabling seamless peer-to-peer recognition and communication.

Employee Nomination Programs for Meaningful Recognition

Streamline peer nominations with a structured process that captures achievements and drives meaningful recognition.

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What is a Nomination Program?

An employee nomination program empowers individuals to recognize their peers for outstanding performance, achievements, and contributions. Through a structured nomination process, employees can highlight the impact of their colleagues’ work and share meaningful context around why they deserve recognition and rewards.

Why Nomination Programs Are Essential for Meaningful Recognition

Promotes a Culture of Appreciation

Encourages employees to recognize and celebrate their peers’ efforts, fostering a more positive and supportive workplace.

Boosts Morale and Engagement

Being nominated for recognition reinforces value and motivation, leading to higher levels of engagement.

Identifies and Rewards Top Performers

Highlights standout contributions and helps organizations recognize, reward, and retain their most valuable employees.

Supports Organizational Goals

Aligns nominations with company values and priorities, reinforcing the behaviors and contributions that drive success.

Explore How Nomination Programs Drive Meaningful Recognition

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Why Most Nomination Programs Fail

Infrequent or Inconsistent Recognition

Recognition must be delivered regularly to be effective. When programs are used inconsistently, they lose impact and fail to drive engagement. (Gallup)

Lack of Manager and Leadership Involvement

Manager involvement is a key driver of employee engagement. When leaders are not actively participating in recognition efforts, programs lose visibility and importance. (Gallup)

Recognition Lacks Specificity or Meaning

Recognition is most effective when it is specific and tied to real contributions. Vague or generic recognition reduces its impact. (Harvard Business Review)

Lack of fairness, inclusion, or alignment

Recognition programs are less effective when employees perceive them as unfair or exclusive. Inclusive recognition is critical to maintaining trust and engagement. (Gallup)

Build Nomination Programs That Drive Real Recognition with Inspirus

Design nomination programs around your organization with flexible controls, structured workflows, and customizable experiences.

Define Who Participates

Set up your program to match your organization’s structure and ensure the right people are involved:

Choose senders and receivers based on employee attributes like location, department, or role
Assign individual approvers across your organization
Automatically notify new participants as they are added

Capture Meaningful Nominations

Collect the context behind every nomination so recognition feels earned and impactful:

Use open text, list, or Likert-scale questions
Align responses to core values or program criteria
Customize scales with words, emojis, or ratings

Customize Rewards and Approval Flow

Control how recognition is evaluated and rewarded:

Run programs with or without points
Let senders recommend reward
values or leave it to approvers
Allow approvers to approve or adjust point values

Deliver a Thoughtful Recognition Experience

Create a consistent and meaningful journey for every participant:

Customize the nomination submission confirmation message
Design a tailored experience for approved nominees
Create a separate experience for those recognized but not selected

Create an Engaging Program Experience

Bring your nomination program to life in a way that reflects your culture:

Add text, images, and videos to program pages
Build a clear and compelling program introduction

What Sets Inspirus Nomination Programs Apart

✔ Flexible Program Configuration: Define who can send, receive, and approve nominations using employee attributes so your program fits your organization.

✔ Customizable Nomination Forms: Capture meaningful input with open text, list responses, and Likert-scale questions tailored to your program.

✔ Controlled Approval Process: Assign individual approvers and ensure every nomination follows a clear, consistent review workflow.

✔ Flexible Reward Options: Run programs with or without points, allow senders to recommend values, and give approvers control over final rewards.

✔ Tailored Nominee Experiences: Create separate experiences for approved nominees and those who are recognized but not selected.

✔ Custom Program Content: Use text, images, and videos to build a clear, engaging nomination experience that reflects your organization.

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