Congratulations to Ragan’s Employee Communications Awards, Class of 2024!
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Ragan celebrated all of this year’s Employee Communications Awards finalists – and announced category winners – during a special luncheon at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago.
The program featured Emmy Award-Winning Host at ABC Chicago Val Warner as its emcee.
Attendees in the room represent the organizations that excel in internal communications, workplace culture and more. It was a celebration to remember!
Ragan congratulates all of this year’s winners and Honorable Mentions of its Employee Communications Awards, Class of 2024.
Read about the winners by clicking on their profile below.
WINNERS
Grand Prize
Best Overall Intranet
Best Overall Intranet
- AbbVie: My AbbVie
- Amerant Bank: The Insider
- Denver Water: Employee Intranet & Mobile App: Inflow
- Moderna: myModerna: Company Intranet
- Samuel, Son & Co.: A New Era of Employee-Centric Excellence at Samuel, Son & Co.
- Southwest Gas Corporation: Southwest Gas Communications Hub
- Tarion: MyTarion - A Re-invented Employee Experience
Best Overall Intranet
Employee Communication Campaign of the Year
Employee Communication Campaign of the Year
- Ahold-Delhaize: 2023 Open Enrollment Communications
- Discover Financial Services: Love Wins Culture & Engagement Campaign
- Endo: Championing Engagement Excellence: Endo's Data-Driven Journey
- IBM: IBMer watsonx Challenge
- Navy Federal Credit Union: Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider: Unveiling the Future of America’s Defense and Deterrence
- RBC: Make It Yours
- TransUnion, Inc.: TransUnion Internal Communications Team
Employee Communication Campaign of the Year
Employee Communications Team of the Year
Employee Communications Team of the Year
- BAE Systems, Electronic Systems: ES TeamComms
- CHG Healthcare: Corporate Communications
- Delta Dental of California: Executive & Internal Communications Team
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Team Member, Digital, and Creative
- IMA Financial Group: IMA Internal Communications Team
- Intel: Employee Communications and Employer Brand Team
- Navy Federal Credit Union: Human Capital Management (HCM)
- ServiceNow: Employee Communications and Engagement
- symplr: Internal Communications Team
- TE Connectivity: TE Global Internal Communications Team
Employee Communications Team of the Year
Communications Campaigns/Initiatives
Alignment with External Communications
Alignment with External Communications
- Aflac: Aflac Employee Communications
- Delta Dental of California: Senior Oral Health
- Southern Company Gas: Southern Company Gas and National Excavator Initiative Get Dirty with Mike Rowe Safe Digging Campaign
Alignment with External Communications
Annual Report
Annual Report
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 2022 AAOS Annual Report: Better Together
- Exelixis: Exelixis 2022 Annual Report
- Seattle Children's Hospital: Seattle Children's 2022 Nursing Annual Report
Annual Report
Article Series
Article Series
- The SEFA Group, LLC: Veteran Spotlight Articles
Article Series
Benefits Communication
Benefits Communication
- AAA Northeast: For Your Benefit Video Series
- ChenMed: ChenMed Benefits Me
- Kalamazoo College: K College OE Campaign
Benefits Communication
Best Remote Work Experience/Culture
Best Remote Work Experience/Culture
- Tealium: Our WOW Culture
- The Lifetime Value Company (LTVCo.): Fostering a People-First and Inclusive Remote Work Culture: The Lifetime Value Company's Journey
- Walgreens: W Connect team member appImagem Corporativa: #salvejegue
Best Remote Work Experience/Culture
Blog
Blog
- Royal Society of Chemistry: Connect
Blog
Change Communication
Change Communication
- BAE Systems, Electronic Systems: ES TeamComms
- Benesch: Key Tower Office Move
- bswift LLC: bswift Transition to Standalone Organization
- Cox Enterprises: Flexing Forward: The Cox Atlanta Campus Renovation
- MSU Federal Credit Union: Microsoft 365 Launch
- STV: Acquisition of AEI
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Communications
Change Communication
Community Relations
Community Relations
- ABB: ABB U.S. Community Relations
- Royal Canin North America: Royal Canin Celebrates 7,000th Adoption from Missouri Puppies for Parole Program
- Stewart Information Services Corporation: Stewart Title Foundation
- Syngenta Crop Protection: Syngenta has a heart!
Community Relations
CSR/ESG Report
CSR/ESG Report
- Southwest Gas Corporation, Southwest Gas Corporation ESG Report
CSR/ESG Report
Email Communication
Email Communication
- Franco: Thoughts From the 313
- Hackensack Meridian Health: Connecting and Inspiring Team Members Through Email Communication
Email Communication
Employee-Generated Content
Employee-Generated Content
- Cisco (We Are Cisco): #WeAreCisco
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Rolling Stock
- Seattle Children's Hospital: Workforce Members Share Their Stories as Patients
- TE Connectivity: Orange Day
Employee-Generated Content
Employer Branding
Employer Branding
- Children's Health: The Children’s Health Difference
- Sonic Automotive, Inc.: Amplifying the Sonic Automotive Employer Brand through LinkedIn
Employer Branding
Executive/Leadership Communication
Executive/Leadership Communication
- Aflac: Aflac Corporate Communications
- Delta Dental of California: Brushing Up with Our SVPs
- e.l.f. Beauty: Tarang Amin, e.l.f. Beauty
- Hagerty: Culture & Caffeine
- NeoGenomics: Chris' Corner CEO V-Blog
- Ozinga: Ozinga Townhalls
- Reddit, Inc.: Clarity Through Communicative Leadership
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Communications
- UC Davis Health: CEO David Lubarsky’s TEDx Folsom talk on January 21, 2023
Executive/Leadership Communication
Feature Article
Feature Article
- Horizon Therapeutics, now a part of Amgen
Feature Article
HR Communication
HR Communication
- Corvias: Leadership Development Program Launch
HR Communication
Innovation in Internal Communications
Innovation in Internal Communications
- Discover Financial Services: Discover Day
- Endo: Championing Engagement Excellence: Endo's Data-Driven Journey
- International Monetary Fund: Internal Communications Division
- Mastercard LAC: The Passion Challenge in LAC
- Model N: Ignite 2023: Employee Kick-Off Event
- Peraton: Enterprise Communications Team Innovation
- Royal Canin North America: The Game Plan for Growth: Leadership Summit
- Royal Society of Chemistry: Connect
- Viettel Group: Innovative-me
Innovation in Internal Communications
Internal Email
Internal Email
- Aflac: Aflac Employee Communications
- Bon Secours Mercy Health: BSMH Associate Communications Evolved Email Strategy
Internal Email
Magazine
Magazine
- Northrop Grumman: One Magazine
- Pacific Dental Services: PDS Life Magazine
- Texas Department of Transportation: TN Magazine
Magazine
Manager Communication
Manager Communication
- Retail Business Services: Manager Minute
Manager Communication
Measurement and Data
Measurement and Data
- Cisco Global Communications: Cisco Employee Communications
- Endo: Championing Engagement Excellence: Endo's Data-Driven Journey
- U.S. Postal Service: Mapping Social Media Increases Happiness
Measurement and Data
Mission and Values Communication
Mission and Values Communication
- Bekaert: Introducing a Bold New Bekaert
- Bucketlist Rewards: Bucketlist Goal Getters
- Park National Bank: Tailgate Tuesday
Mission and Values Communication
Newsletter
Newsletter
- AARP Foundation: AARP Foundation Insider Newsletter
- American Institutes for Research: AIRWeekly Newsletter
- Appspace: This Week at Appspace
- Citi: Information overload: How a 210 -year-old bank is using technology and tenacity to revolutionize the corporate newsletter
- Inovalon: Internal Newsletter
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority: 'Going Places' Newsletter
- Syner-G: Inspiring News Newsletter
Newsletter
Partnership with Human Resources
Partnership with Human Resources
- Navy Federal Credit Union: Human Capital Management (HCM)
- SAP: I'm In for SAP
- Sonepar: Sonepar 2023 Communications Awards
Partnership with Human Resources
Podcast
Podcast
- ConnectiveRx: CRx Voices: Using the Power of Podcasts for Sales Training
- Horizon Therapeutics, now a part of Amgen: The Horizone Podcast
- UPMC Health Plan: Inspire Employee Podcast
Podcast
Pulse Survey
Pulse Survey
- Xperi: Xperi Internal Communications Engagement Survey
Pulse Survey
Recruitment
Recruitment
- Lincoln Financial Group: Comeback Campaign
Recruitment
Social Media
Social Media
- United States Postal Service: Promote, Don't Punish: USPS' Social Media Ambassador Program
Social Media
Storytelling
Storytelling
- American Medical Association: Together we Thrive
- UC Davis Health: Patient Painter
Storytelling
Visual Storytelling
Visual Storytelling
- Campbell's: What the Tech? Workplace Group
- ConnectiveRx: Countdown to Launch
Visual Storytelling
Employee Experience Campaigns/Initiatives
Amazing Workplace Culture
Amazing Workplace Culture
- Amgen: Women Find Purpose – and Support – at Amgen
- N-able
- Nissan: Great Place to Work employee pride campaign
Amazing Workplace Culture
Brand Ambassador Program
Brand Ambassador Program
- Cisco (We Are Cisco): 2023 #LoveWhereYouWork Contest
- Noblis: Ignite the Spark
Brand Ambassador Program
DEI & ESG Commitments
DEI & ESG Commitments
- AAA Northeast: 10-Day Racial Equity Challenge
- Alkermes: A Culture Built on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
- ConnectiveRx: ConnectiveRx DEI - Empowering Teammates with ConnectiveRx Employee Resource Groups
- Honeywell PMT: PMT Sustainability Month
- Horizon Therapeutics, now a part of Amgen: National Minority Health Month
- N-able
- SCAN Health Plan: SCAN Health Plan, DEIB Internal Communications Campaigns
- symplr IQ: uniquely symplr
DEI & ESG Commitments
Employee Education/Training Program
Employee Education/Training Program
- Campbell's: QuickHelp Education Platform
- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Devereux ASCEND
- J&J MedTech: MT TranSCend
Employee Education/Training Program
Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement
- Ares Management: Ares in Motion - Employee Engagement and Volunteer Program
- Cox Enterprises: 2023 Come As You Are: ERG Membership Drive
- Endo: Championing Engagement Excellence: Endo's Data-Driven Journey
- Hackensack Meridian Health: Hackensack Meridian Health Engages with Team Members through StandOut
- IDB Invest — KW23
- International Monetary Fund: Internal Communications Division
- Mastercard LAC: The Passion Challenge in LAC
- Navy Federal Credit Union: Navy Federal Serves
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup & 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at Telemundo
- Orbia: Orbia - Where Purpose Comes To Life
- Royal Society of Chemistry: Connect
Employee Recognition or Reward Program
Employee Recognition or Reward Program
- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.: Konica Minolta Recognition and Rewards Program
- Pacific Dental Services: You Make Us Smile
- Power Design: CRUSHED IT Program
- Sandia National Laboratories: 2023 Employee Recognition Awards
Employee Recognition or Reward Program
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups
- ConnectiveRx: ConnectiveRx DEI - Empowering Teammates with ConnectiveRx Employee Resource Groups
- ServiceNow: Cultural Moments
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Volunteer Program
Employee Volunteer Program
- Noridian: Vitalizing Employee Paid Time off to Volunteer
Employee Volunteer Program
Employee Well-Being Program
Employee Well-Being Program
- Atrium Health: Mental Health Awareness
- Cox Enterprises: Five Pillars of Wellness
- Gallagher: LiveWell @ Prisma Health
- Mower: Fierce Friends Move for Mental Health
- Pacific Dental Services: You Make Us Smile
Employee Well-Being Program
Hybrid Workplace Strategy
Hybrid Workplace Strategy
- American Medical Association: Together we Thrive
- BAE Systems, Electronic Systems: ES TeamComms
- Campbell's: QuickHelp Education Platform
- Cox Enterprises: Flexing Forward: The Cox Atlanta Campus Renovation
- SAP: I'm In for SAP
Hybrid Workplace Strategy
Internal Event Strategy
Internal Event Strategy
- AbbVie: 2023 All-Employee Meeting
- BVI Medical: New Manufacturing Building Inauguration
- IDB Invest: KW23
- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.: FY23 Kickoff Event
- LeasePlan: 60 Years of LeasePlan
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Internal Communications
- U.S. Department of Labor/OCIO: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022
Internal Event Strategy
Leadership Development Program
Leadership Development Program
- Power Design: Licensed to Lead Program
- UKG: Lead Forward: 2023 UKG Leadership Immersion & Development Program
Leadership Development Program
Intranet Campaigns/Initiatives
Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement
- Andersen Corporation: Access for Everyone through Andersen’s Circle Intranet & Mobile App
- Campbell's: What the Tech? Workplace Group
Employee Engagement
Launch or Relaunch
Launch or Relaunch
- Horizon Therapeutics, now a part of Amgen: The Pulse
- Tarion: MyTarion - A Re-invented Employee Experience
- Zebra Technologies: zConnect Modernization Project
Launch or Relaunch
Intranet Content
Intranet Content
- Cox Enterprises: Flexing Forward: The Cox Atlanta Campus Renovation
- Organon and Ruder Finn: Connection to Mission Campaign: Understanding Our Impact
Intranet Content
Intranet Design/Redesign
Intranet Design/Redesign
- Amerant Bank: The Insider
- Link Logistics: The Link
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: The Hub Intranet Redesign
Intranet Design/Redesign
Remote Culture Campaigns/Initiatives
Virtual Employee Engagement
Virtual Employee Engagement
- Samuel, Son & Co: A New Era of Employee-Centric Excellence at Samuel, Son & Co.
- Syner-G BioPharma Group: Morning Brew
Virtual Employee Engagement
Virtual Events/Celebrations
Virtual Events/Celebrations
- Retail Business Services: Remote Culture - Virtual Events - RBS Friendsgiving
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Internal Communications
Virtual Events/Celebrations
Virtual Onboarding
Virtual Onboarding
- Royal Canin North America: New Associate Orientation Exceeds in Engaging through a Virtual Setting
Virtual Onboarding
Virtual Town Hall
Virtual Town Hall
- Appspace: Appspace Town Hall & All Hands
- Capital Insurance Group: Live with Leadership
- Prologis: Virtual Town Hall
- Reddit, Inc.: All Hands & Hearts
- Xperi: Xperi Virtual Global Town Halls
Virtual Town Hall
Tech
Best Employee App
Best Employee App
- Ryman Hospitality Properties: Adopting a Mobile-First Employee Communication Strategy
- Southwire: Southwire Circuit Launch
- Walgreens: W Connect team member app
Best Employee App
Video Campaigns/Initiatives
Humorous Video
Humorous Video
- SAS: SAS campus but make it a Wes Anderson film
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Internal Communications
Humorous Video
Informational Video
Informational Video
- Gallagher: Video Series: Highlighting the key features of Anywhere Real Estate's well-being program
- Lincoln Financial Group: Education Series on Lincoln’s Enterprise Strategic Objectives
- Organon and Ruder Finn: Connection to Mission Campaign: Understanding Our Impact
- Sonepar USA: 2023 Safety Month
Informational Video
Inspirational Video
Inspirational Video
- Baptist Health South Florida: Baptist Health Everyday Heroes
- Bethany Children’s Health Center: PK graduates after life-altering vehicle collision
- TE Connectivity: Employee Appreciation Day Video
Inspirational Video
Interview Video
Interview Video
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: My Story Video Series
- Perituza Software Solutions: Perituza's Early Careers Program Spotlight | Dharani Rajasinghe, SharePoint Administrator
Interview Video
Leadership Video
Leadership Video
- Corvias: Leadership Development Program Launch
- Infineon Americas: An Introduction to President Maher Matta
- Infineon Americas: Rainer Hoehler's Engagement Pulse Check Video
- ServiceNow: Keeping it Real
Leadership Video
Outstanding Video Communications
Outstanding Video Communications
- Amgen: A Passion for Science; A Love of Culture
- Caliber: Artisans of Caliber
- Payoneer: One Payoneer. Endless Stories
- Seattle Children's Hospital: Seattle Children’s Connecting to Mission Recruitment Videos
- ServiceNow: Our World Our Work
Outstanding Video Communications
Employee Communications Professionals of the Year
Additional Awards
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If you have any questions, please email Barbara Kanady at barbarak@ragan.com.