At Engagedly, we believe great workplaces don't happen by accident. They are intentionally built by leaders who put people first, every day.
That's why we're proud to be the Headline Sponsor of one of the most respected HR and workplace culture awards programs in the region.
This is your opportunity to step forward and be recognized for the culture you're building and the impact it's creating.
Time is running out!
Don't miss your chance to be recognized among North America's most inspiring workplaces.
Join 1000+ organizations already recognized
Since 2015, the Inspiring Workplaces Awards North America have celebrated organizations that demonstrate excellence in culture, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, and employee experience.
These awards go beyond surface-level perks. They recognize the real work HR and leadership teams do to create environments where people feel valued, supported, and able to do their best work.
As a Headline Sponsor, Engagedly is excited to help spotlight organizations that are setting the benchmark for what PeopleFirst leadership looks like today.
Share a written culture story showing how your values translate into measurable people outcomes.
Back your story with data and examples that demonstrate real impact on your people and business.
Winners are celebrated on both a North America stage and a global platform.
This is not about having the perfect policy set. It's about sharing how your organization lives its values in practice and the difference that makes for your people and your business.
Winners receive the prestigious Inspiring Workplaces Awards badge, a recognized symbol of trust, purpose, excellence, and PeopleFirst leadership.
Many past winners use the badge across employer branding, careers pages, leadership communications, and external marketing.
Winners gain visibility, credibility, and connection to a global community of inspiring organizations.
At Engagedly, we see firsthand how recognition reinforces culture internally and strengthens employer brand externally.
Our panel of judges embodies a wealth of knowledge, expertise and dedication to cultivating workplaces that inspire. Spanning different industries, locations and organizations, our judges bring a variety of experiences to the table.
At the Inspiring Workplaces Awards, our judges generously volunteer their time and expertise, serving as pillars of independence and transparency throughout the judging process.
CEO & Founder
Call for Culture
Co-Founder and CEO
Check-In To Thrive
Author & VP Workplace Insights
Steelcase
Associate Professor
American University
Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker
Not the HR Lady
Chief Illumination Officer
Inspired Purpose Partners
Chief Brand Officer
brandemix
Managing Director, Employee Experience
Agent In Engagement
Founder & Explorer
Bolderminds
Chief People & Transformation Officer
Swift Medical
Chief Operating Officer
National Children's Center
Keynote Speaker & Founder
Beyond Thank You
Community and Culture Program Director
achieve Engagement
Founder, Chief People Officer
Alex Seiler LLC
Founder and CEO
Enetic
Global Strategic HR Executive
Workers Credit Union
Optimistic Futurist & Keynote Speaker
This is a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the work you and your teams do every day.
It's a chance to elevate your story, recognize your people, and inspire other organizations to build better workplaces.
As a Headline Sponsor, Engagedly is proud to support HR leaders who are shaping the future of work through PeopleFirst cultures.
Recognition sends a powerful message to your teams. It validates effort, reinforces belonging, and strengthens pride in the organization. Even the process of entering can energise teams and reconnect them to shared values.
Recognition from Inspiring Workplaces signals to candidates that your organization is a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. It's third-party validation that your PeopleFirst approach is real and credible.
The Inspiring Workplaces Awards badge is widely recognized and trusted. Past winners use it across careers sites, social channels, internal communications, RFPs, and leadership decks as proof of culture excellence.
Awards generate earned media, social visibility, and compelling stories that build trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders. In competitive markets, culture becomes a meaningful differentiator.
For HR and senior leaders, these awards offer external confirmation that culture initiatives are landing and being felt across the organization, not just designed at the top.
The submission process encourages thoughtful reflection on policies, practices, and employee experience. Many organizations find the insights gained are as valuable as the recognition itself.
We invite you to share your story, celebrate your people, and be recognized among North America's most inspiring workplaces.
Questions? Contact the awards team or reach out to Engagedly for more information.