Recognition Next 2025 brought together Achievers clients, partners, and industry leaders for a dynamic one-day event in Toronto, designed to inform, connect, and inspire. Hosted at Hotel X for the second year, the experience combined high-impact content, meaningful networking, and experimental moments to spark deep discussions about the future of workplace recognition.
The majority of the day featured main stage programming in the Hotel X Cinema, offering high-end production value and an intimate speaker experience. Key topics included Achievers’ product vision and roadmap, the strategic role of recognition in building high-performing teams, and the importance of trust and alignment across organizations. A highlight of the day was the Projectory sessions, providing tailored and engaging activities to get attendees chatting with one another and connecting over relevant programming topics through a fresh lens.
Interactive brand moments helped drive guest engagement throughout the day. The Product Enhancement stations highlighted new features, integrations, and manager tools, supported by video demos and hands-on demonstrations. The Swag Store offered attendees a chance to redeem branded gifts in a fun, eye-catching setup with digital displays and onsite support.
The evening wrapped with a reception at the Achievers office, featuring catering by Food Dudes, live music with a violinist and a saxophonist, and visually rich brand decor. A BarChef cocktail station served modernist creations using techniques like dry ice and cryo foams and was a popular interacting experience throughout the evening. The photo booth added another opportunity for guests to create tangible memories of this one-day event, and a great end to the dat. All of this contributed to a balanced and enjoyable end to the day.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, helping organizations build environments where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. With over 30 years of research and data across industries and regions, they’ve developed a trusted model for what makes a workplace truly great—for everyone, not just a few.
About the Best Workplaces™ in Canada 2025 Awards Ceremony
The 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada Awards Ceremony marked the 20th anniversary of celebrating outstanding workplace cultures across the nation. Held on April 3 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, this landmark event brought together over 1,000 leaders and innovators from more than 250 top organizations, representing over 420,000 Canadian employees and 5 million globally.
LOMA Agency was honored to partner with Great Place to Work® in orchestrating this milestone celebration. The evening featured a cocktail reception, awards ceremony, dinner, entertainment, and an after-party, all meticulously designed to honor achievements and provide a memorable experience for attendees. The awards recognized the top 100 companies across three categories: under 100 employees, 100–999 employees, and 1,000+ employees, highlighting their commitment to fostering exceptional workplace cultures.
This 20th-anniversary event not only celebrated the resilience and innovation of Canadian businesses but also reaffirmed the importance of trust, inclusivity, and excellence in the workplace. LOMA’s comprehensive event management ensured a seamless and impactful experience, contributing to a night that honored the past and looked forward to the future of work in Canada.
To see photos of the event, please visit the photo gallery.
For more information on the event and the recognized organizations, visit Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces™ in Canada 2025.
For more than 30 years, Great Place To Work® has been the global leader in identifying and recognizing high-performance workplace culture. In 2025, the annual summit took place in Las Vegas at the Resort World Las Vegas. This year’s summit brought together some of the world’s best and brightest Human Capital professionals and Executives from around the world.
This year, LOMA Agency was excited to produce the annual summit welcoming over 2,000 attendees gathering to develop strategies to build high-performing workplaces, exploring what business as usual means while focusing on progress and promise.
Connection, Collaboration, and Innovation were highlighted themes this year. The For All Café experience, which featured a headshot photobooth hosted by @delta, interactive collaborative think-tank prompts, a For All Florals station run by very lovely Henri Mansfield with the arrangements being donated to Safe House and SafeNest, a free library, and interactive sponsor booths, brought intentional opportunities for networking and connection. Using the Braindate platform, attendees met with other individuals who had expertise to share on certain topics, facilitating meaningful conversations and networking.
The General Session for all attendees was highlighted by impactful keynote speakers, including 3x WNBA Champion, Olympic Medalist, sports analysts for the NBA and author, Candace Parker, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, researcher and author, Dr. Joy Buolamwini, and award-winning director of “Wicked” and “Crazy Rich Asians” and author, Jon Chu. The next season of the Better™ Podcast was also recorded at this year’s summit, broadcasting the leading voices of HR specialists, executives, coaches and more. To listen to episodes from this year or previous years, click here.
The Summit will be back in Vegas next year (April 21-23, 2026) and we hope to see you there! Register today.
WEBSITE: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/for-all-summit
Achievers’ mission is to change the way the world works. Their Employee Success Platform is specifically designed to drive higher levels of employee engagement. It’s built to align everyone with business objectives and company values, driven by recognizing shared victories every day. It’s designed to make success a way of life.
In its inaugural year, Recognition Next brought together Achievers and top experts from across the industry to share stories and network with a community of professionals who are passionate about recognition. Pivoting from their annual multi-day Achievers Customer Experience conference, ACE, Recognition Next provided a one-day, immersive opportunity for attendees to connect with HR thought leaders and like-minded peers and hear from top HR leaders on innovative and practical tactics for running recognition programs.
Recognition Next took place at Hotel X in Toronto, located on the Lake Ontario waterfront in downtown. The property’s two-level cinema not only featured brand-coloured stadium seating, but state-of-the-art technology reflective of Toronto’s thriving film and entertainment industry. A variety of dedicated networking spaces encouraged discussions featuring the Achievers product journey, launch of the new “Swag Store” and an interactive exhibit highlighting product customization opportunities. The espresso bar with custom coffee cups and attendee’s choice of conversation topic stickers further prompted conversation and connection supporting the event’s goal to facilitate meaningful industry connections.
Great Place To Work® has been the global leader in identifying and building high-trust, high-performance workplace culture for over 30 years. In 2024, they took to New Orleans and hosted the summit at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, to gather some of the world’s best and brightest Human Capital professionals and Executives from around the world to answer the question: how do you foster a Great Place to Work For All?
This year, LOMA Agency was once again thrilled to produce the annual For All™ Summit, an iconic event welcoming over 1,600 attendees gathering to develop strategies to build vital and thriving workplaces, explore how the workplace is changing, and what strategies can help build much-needed resilience.
As always, making authentic connections was at the forefront of this year’s summit. The For All Café experience, which featured a headshot photobooth, interactive collaboration stations, live chef demonstrations and more, brought one-of-a-kind opportunities for networking and development. And by utilizing the Braindate platform, attendees met with other individuals who had expertise to share on certain topics, expanding mindsets and facilitating meaningful breakthroughs.
The event’s General Session for all attendees was highlighted by inspiring and insightful keynote speakers, including psychologist and author Angela Duckworth, motivational speaker and host of the podcast “Live Inspired” John O’Leary, and Emmy-nominated actor, writer, and producer Mindy Kaling. The next season of the Better™ Podcast was also recorded at this year’s summit, broadcasting the leading-edge voices of many HR specialists, executives, coaches and more. To listen to episodes from this year or previous years, click here.
And that unmistakable New Orleans vibe brought a brand-new flavor to the proceedings. A rousing Second Line performance, a welcome mixer on the Creole Queen paddle-wheeler, and a celebratory Supper Club experience (featuring three separate high-dining locales: Arnaud’s, Brennan’s, and Muriel’s) brought the fun and excitement only The Big Easy could provide!
We hope to see you in 2025 in Las Vegas April 8-10! Register today at this link.
WEBSITE: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/for-all-summit
For over three decades, Great Place to Work® has partnered with leading companies worldwide to foster high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Their mission is clear: to build a better world by helping organizations become Great Places to Work for all.
The annual Best Workplaces™ in Canada Awards Ceremony is a premier event celebrating the top-tier companies recognized for their exceptional workplace cultures. Published in a special feature in the Globe and Mail, this event attracts over 1,000 attendees, including CEOs, human resource champions and business leaders.
Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, the event featured a cocktial reception, awards ceremony, dinner, entertainment, and an after-party. The evening was designed to honor achievements and provide a memorable and celebratory experience for all attendees.
The awards ceremony honored the top 100 companies across three categories: companies with under 100 employees, 100-999 employees, and 1000+ employees. This recognition not only celebrated their achievements but also served as motivation for companies to continue striving to be great places to work.
The 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada Awards Ceremony was a testament to the resilience and innovation of Canadian businesses. LOMA Agency played a crucial role in the production of this special event, ensuring it was a resounding success.
To see photos of the event, please visit the photo gallery
For more information on the event and the recognized organizations, visit Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces™ in Canada 2024.
Achievers’ mission is to change the way the world works. Their Employee Success Platform is specifically designed to drive higher levels of employee engagement. It’s built to align everyone with business objectives and company values, driven by recognizing shared victories every day. It’s designed to make success a way of life.
Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) 2023
Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) is North America’s leading employee engagement and recognition conference, bringing together a community of engagement and culture leaders to focus on employee engagement in the modern workplace. Innovative keynotes and sessions help attendees lead, engage, and accelerate, with actionable education and connections that power the rest of the year. The mission of ACE is to share best practices for employee engagement and to help attendees better understand how organizations can successfully recruit, retain and inspire their people through a culture of recognition.
This year, ACE was hosted in Austin, TX, the “Live Music Capital of the World.” The conference itself was held at the newly opened Austin Marriott Downtown; located in the heart of the city, the property features a tropical rooftop patio, which was the perfect backdrop for Achievers’ Coffee & Convos networking experience. The central location also allowed for easy access to historical venue, Antone’s Nightclub, where the ACE evening social event was held. From BBQ to tacos, we leaned into Austin’s roots in all aspects of planning to provide a fun and authentic experience for locals and travellers alike.
Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® Awards Celebration 2023
The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® Awards recognize top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces. Employee engagement is how each employee connects with your company and with your customers. Workplace engagement means employees care about the future of the company and are willing to invest the discretionary effort to see that the organization succeeds.
The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® Awards celebrate the top 50 employers based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement® (Leadership, Communication, Culture, Rewards and Recognition, Professional and Personal Growth, Accountability and Performance, Vision and Values, and Corporate Social Responsibility).
For the 2023 event, we reimagined the traditional gala to an elegant yet accessible alternative, featuring reception stations, a seated dinner, and recognition moments for all of the winners, including special mentions for each of the ‘Elite 8’. With Austin-based musician, Jo James, and a locally sourced menu, this year’s 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® Awards Celebration offered a genuine Texas welcome for all attendees.
For 30 years, Great Place To Work® has worked with leading companies from around the world to identify and build high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Everything they do is driven by their mission: to build a better world by helping organizations become Great Places to Work For All.
The annual Great Place to Work For All™ Summit brings Human Capital professionals and Senior Executives together from around the world to learn about innovative practices to elevate workplace culture from leaders of companies that are nationally recognized as Best Workplaces, including the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
After a two year break due to COVID, the 2022 Summit welcomed over 1,000 attendees to celebrate the future of work.
This year, the focus was on Connecting, Innovating and Leading through exceptional sessions led by Fortune 100 Best Company leaders, tons of opportunities for networking and engaging including the For All Connection Hall.
The event offered innovative and exclusive experiences, including a VIP lounge and happy hour exclusively for customers, an Immersion Experience hosted by Hilton, a live podcast booth that played host to season 3 of the BetterTM Podcast. Also featured was a book signing with James D. White and meet & greets with special guests such as renowned celebrity Chef José Andrés and 23-time Gold Medalist Michael Phelps.
And, there was no better way to celebrate an inspirational few days than with the For All Social Event. The evening featured a Puppies & Prosecco cocktail reception, a stellar performance by multi-Grammy® Award winner Brittany Howard, and special appearances by Mickey and Minnie Mouse -definitely an evening to remember!
WEBSITE: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/for-all-summit
The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® Awards gala is a much-anticipated annual event, typically attended in person by the companies who are named leaders in the areas of employee engagement. Scored in eight strategic areas, or elements, winning organizations show demonstrated commitment to improving the working lives of their teams across North America and beyond.
After over ten years of hosting the event in-person, Achievers hosted this year’s gala virtually to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the winners while still having the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments.
It was critical to ensure that there was a celebratory, interactive, and fun atmosphere that made honorees feel truly highlighted. And while going virtual poses its own challenges, it also allowed a record number of attendees to participate, as organizations were able to extend the invitation to their broader teams.
To get the excitement going before the big day, the first 150 registrants received a custom branded celebration kit, full of delicious treats from various premium Toronto-based vendors, and a branded selfie light to ‘get their glam on’ in the gala’s virtual photo booth.
Hosted by the incredible Arisa Cox, host and executive producer of Big Brother Canada, the event program featured pre-recorded acceptance speeches from all the winners, who were asked different specific questions about their engagement initiatives to comprise a variety of segments throughout the show. Guests also enjoyed hilariously fast-paced interactive trivia games with Adam Growe, host of the hit TV game show Cash Cab Canada. They were able to play along with onscreen volunteers using their mobile phones for a chance to win prizes throughout the evening.
The end result was an evening of meaningful recognition, focused on the inspiring work of the winning organizations and, of course, having lots of fun in the process!
After 18 months of exclusively virtual events, we at LOMA were thrilled to have the chance to bring people together again (safely) to celebrate the opening of Achievers’ new Toronto headquarters.
Achievers was built as a company that celebrates and enables employee engagement and recognition, and that was top of mind when designing their new space. With inspiring art installations, collaborative workspaces, and little surprises tucked away on every floor, they were so excited to show it off to their team.
By booking small groups with staggered timed arrivals, over 200 staff were able to tour the office over the course of a full day that included individually packaged (and delicious!) food service, and, of course, some amazing Achievers swag to take home. Guests were greeted along the tour by fun treats like welcome mimosas, a steel drum player and tropical mocktails in the relaxing “retreat” area, a saxophone player in the hidden Speakeasy, and a vintage gelato cart serving up tasty ice cream in the outdoor courtyard.
LOMA was proud to support Achievers in this event in every element from initial ideation through to onsite logistics and staffing.
Welcome back, Achievers!
For 30 years, Great Place to Work® has worked with leading companies from around the world to identify and build high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Everything we do is driven by our mission: to build a better world by helping organizations become Great Places to Work For All.Great Place to Work® For All™ Summit
The annual summit event brings HR professionals and Senior Executives together from around the world to learn about innovative practices to elevate workplace culture from leaders of companies that are nationally recognized as Best Workplaces, including the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®. The 2020 Summit attracted over 1,000 global attendees from over 500 organizations.
This year marked the inauguration of Culture U, an additional full day of sessions to provide personalized coaching and product training exclusively for Great Place to Work customers.
On Wednesday, March 4, at the Masonic in San Francisco, Summit attendees were able to unwind at the social event celebration and enjoy a special performance by Melissa Etheridge, sponsored by Hilton, LiveNation and SAP SuccessFactors.
Event: Great Place to Work® For All Leadership Awards
Over 350 attendees from more than 60 organizations came together this year to celebrate the Great Place to Work® For All Leadership Awards Gala, an annual evening event that recognizes the vital role that honourees play in curating a great workplace culture. Each represented organization was featured on the 2020 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, and the evening provided a special opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional leadership and achievements of these individuals and organizations this year.
https://www.greatplacetowork.com/ForAllSummit/
Achievers’ mission is to change the way the world works. Their Employee Success Platform is specifically designed to drive higher levels of employee engagement. It’s built to align everyone with business objectives and company values, driven by recognizing shared victories every day. It’s designed to make success a way of life.
Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) 2019
Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) is North America’s leading employee engagement and recognition conference, bringing together a community of engagement and culture leaders to focus on employee engagement in the modern workplace. Innovative keynotes and sessions help attendees lead, engage, and accelerate, with actionable education and connections that power the rest of the year. The mission of ACE is to share best practices for employee engagement and to help attendees better understand how organizations can successfully recruit, retain and inspire their people through a culture of recognition.
Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® Awards Gala 2019
The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards recognize top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces. Employee engagement is how each individual employee connects with their company and with their customers. The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® Awards celebrate the top 50 employers based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™ (Leadership, Communication, Culture, Rewards and Reocgnition, Professional and Personal Growth, Accountability and Performance, Vision and Values, and Corporate Social Responsibility).
For 30 years, Great Place to Work® has worked with leading companies from around the world to identify and build high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Everything we do is driven by our mission: to build a better world by helping organizations become Great Places to Work For All.
2019 Great Place to Work® For All™ Summit
The annual summit is an event that brings HR professionals and Senior Executives together to learn about innovative practices to elevate workplace culture from leaders of companies that are nationally recognized as Best Workplaces, including the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®. The 2019 Summit attracted 1,400 global attendees from over 450 organizations.
At the social event on Wednesday February 27, at the Masonic in San Francisco, Summit attendees celebrated with a special social sponsored by Hilton, LiveNation and SAP SuccessFactors, with a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Meghan Trainor.
2019 Great Place to Work® For All Leadership Awards
Date: February 26, 2019
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
This year marked the launch of the inaugural Great Place to Work® For All Leadership Awards, which took place on the eve of International Women’s Day. This special evening celebration honored female leaders who were nominated by their organizations, which were all companies on the 2017 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, 2017 Best Workplaces for Women and 2018 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists. The honourees are leaders who play a vital role in creating a great workplace culture in their respective organizations. The awards dinner brought together 350 attendees representing 75 organizations.
https://www.greatplacetowork.com/ForAllSummit
Achievers’ mission is to change the way the world works. Their Employee Success Platform is specifically designed to drive higher levels of employee engagement. It’s built to align everyone with business objectives and company values, driven by recognizing shared victories every day. It’s designed to make success a way of life.
Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) 2018
Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) is North America’s leading employee engagement and recognition conference. ACE brings together hundreds of HR executives, specialists and directors, and renowned industry thought-leaders to focus on employee engagement in the modern workplace. ACE session topics focus on understanding of engagement, leadership, motivation, and success.
Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards Gala
The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards Gala recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces. Employee engagement is how each individual employee connects with your company and with your customers. The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards award the top 50 employers based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™.
For 30 years, Great Place to Work® has worked with leading companies from around the world to identify and build high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Everything we do is driven by our mission: to build a better world by helping organizations become Great Places to Work For All.
Great Place to Work® For All™ Summit
The annual summit is an event that brings HR professionals and Senior Executives together to learn about innovative practices to elevate workplace culture from leaders of companies that are nationally recognized as Best Workplaces, including the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®. The 2019 Summit attracted 1,400 global attendees from over 450 organizations.
The 2018 Summit took on a significant importance, as the event took place on the 107th International Women’s Day. At the social event on Thursday, March 8, Summit attendees celebrated with a special social sponsored by SAP SuccessFactors, with a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat, presented by Marriott International.
Small and Medium Business (SMB) Forum and Awards Luncheon
This was an exclusive half-day pre-Summit event dedicated to organizations with less than 1,000 employees. The forum enabled SMBs to learn how to innovatively grow their businesses from industry leaders of the Best Small and Medium Workplaces along with Great Place to Work® experts. The Awards Luncheon recognizes SMBs that are named to the Great Place to Work® Best Small and Medium Workplaces List™ for 2017 and 2018. The SMB Forum and Awards Luncheon engaged 200+ attendees from 150+ SMBs.
The Great Place to Work® For All Leadership Awards, which took place on the eve of International Women’s Day. This special evening celebration honored female leaders who were nominated by their organizations, which were all companies on the 2017 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, 2017 Best Workplaces for Women and 2018 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists. The honourees are leaders who play a vital role in creating a great workplace culture in their respective organizations. The awards dinner brought together 350 attendees representing 75 organizations.
https://www.greatplacetowork.com/ForAllSummit/
Achievers’ mission is to change the way the world works. Their Employee Success Platform is specifically designed to drive higher levels of employee engagement. It’s built to align everyone with business objectives and company values, driven by recognizing shared victories every day. It’s designed to make success a way of life.
Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) 2017
Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) is the leading employee engagement and recognition conference in North America. ACE brings together over 350 Achievers customers and prospective customers, along with renowned guest speakers and HR thought leaders – all focused on improving the employee experience and driving engagement to achieve desired business outcomes.Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards Gala The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards recognize top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces. Employee engagement is how each individual employee connects with your company and with your customers. The Gala evening awards the top 50 employers based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™.
https://www.achievers.com/ace/
Saenger Theater
New Orleans, LAACE Awards FEATURES 2017
Saenger Theater
New Orleans, LA
Saenger Theater
New Orleans, LA
Saenger Theater
New Orleans, LA
Saenger Theater
New Orleans, LA
Saenger Theater
New Orleans, LA
For 30 years, Great Place to Work® has worked with leading companies from around the world to identify and build high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Everything we do is driven by our mission: to build a better world by helping organizations become Great Places to Work For All.GREAT PLACE TO WORK® FOR ALL ANNUAL CONFERENCEThe annual Great Place to Work® Conference is the only national event that brings HR professionals and Senior Executives together to learn how to create more successful organizations through building trust in the workplace. The conference draws approximately 1,200 attendees from around the world, but predominantly from the US and Canada.
https://www.greatplacetowork.com/2017-conference
