More than 20 third-party awards validate Kudos' leadership in usability, adoption, and customer impact

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2026) - As employee recognition continues to evolve from a "nice-to-have" perk into a measurable business strategy, Kudos®, the employee recognition and rewards platform trusted by organizations worldwide, has earned widespread industry recognition for its product excellence, customer satisfaction, and market leadership.

The awards follow Kudos' recent release of its Employee Recognition Trends Report, which found that recognition is directly linked to improved engagement, productivity, and retention. Together, the research and third-party validation reinforce a clear shift in how organizations are using recognition to drive business outcomes.

"These awards reflect a broader change we're seeing across HR and leadership teams," said Muni Boga, President and CEO at Kudos. "Recognition is no longer just about boosting morale — it's about enabling performance, reinforcing values, and delivering measurable results for both employees and the organization."

The industry recognition follows the recent release of the upgraded Kudos platform, designed to help organizations turn employee recognition into a measurable, scalable driver of engagement, productivity, and retention

Leadership Recognition Across HR Technology Platforms

Kudos was named a Leader across multiple categories in G2's Winter 2026 Reports, including:

• Leader - Employee Recognition Software

• Regional Leader - Canada

• High Performer - Enterprise

• Best Usability

• Highest User Adoption - Small Business

• Best Relationship

This recognition is based on verified customer reviews and reflects strong satisfaction, ease of use, and consistent adoption across organizations of varying sizes.

Kudos also earned Slashdot's "Users Love Us" badge and was named a Slashdot Leader (Winter 2026), recognizing high ratings from IT and business professionals.

Customer-Driven Awards Highlight Real-World Impact

In addition to leadership placements, Kudos received multiple customer-led awards from trusted software review platforms, including:

• SourceForge Leader (Winter 2026)

• SourceForge "Customers Love Us" Award

• SourceForge Top Rated - Winter 2026

• Capterra Shortlist - Employee Recognition Software (2025)

• Software Advice FrontRunners (2026)

• GetApp Category Leader (2025)

These awards are based on direct customer feedback and signal consistent value delivered across implementation, adoption, and long-term use.

Recognition for Product Excellence and Market Leadership

Kudos was also acknowledged by analyst and industry organizations for its product innovation and market impact, including:

• Info-Tech Emotional Footprint Champion (2025)

• Info-Tech Data Quadrant Champion (2025)

• Info-Tech Top Rated Award (2025)

• SelectHub Top Performer - Employee Recognition Software (2025)

• G2 Market Leader (2025)

• Global 1000 Software Award Winner (2026)

• HR Technology "Best in Class" Award Finalist

Collectively, these honors reinforce Kudos' ability to deliver an intuitive employee experience alongside enterprise-grade functionality.

Recognition Beyond Technology

In addition to product and market awards, Kudos was recertified as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, highlighting the company's commitment to building strong, values-driven workplaces - both for its customers and internally.

Recognition as a Proven Business Strategy

The awards align with findings from Kudos' recent research, which shows organizations using employee recognition strategically report:

• 84% improved employee engagement

• 67% increased productivity

• 40% improved employee retention

As organizations face growing pressure to improve performance without increasing headcount or spend, Kudos continues to help leaders turn recognition into a scalable, measurable business advantage.

About Kudos

Kudos is a leading employee recognition and rewards platform that helps organizations build stronger cultures by celebrating achievements, fostering connection, and driving employee engagement.

Kudos has reimagined how organizations approach recognition, internal communications, and employee milestones. By empowering teams with flexible tools like automated celebrations, real-time insights, and powerful rewards budget management, organizations can introduce and scale meaningful recognition programs while reducing administrative effort.

Organizations in over 140 countries trust Kudos to create workplace cultures where employees feel seen, valued, and inspired to do their best work.

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