We’re proud to share that Bucketlist Rewards has been named a 2025 HR Tech Awards Winner by Lighthouse Research & Advisory, receiving top recognition in two competitive categories:
- Best Culture Building Solution
- Total Rewards & Employee Wellbeing
These awards were announced during a live LinkedIn broadcast on April 17, 2025, and celebrated at UNLEASH America in Las Vegas from May 6–8.
Recognition That Reflects Real-World Impact
Now in its sixth year, the HR Tech Award program honors technology companies that are delivering meaningful, measurable results for today’s workforce. Every submission is evaluated by an independent panel of practitioners, consultants, and educators—based on outcomes, product innovation, and client case studies.
“Bucketlist Rewards makes employee recognition scalable, meaningful, and measurable—especially for organizations with limited resources,” said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory.
“A rural healthcare employer jumped from the 16th to the 96th percentile in engagement after adopting the platform, while reducing admin time and boosting retention during a national staffing crisis. This is a powerful example of how the right recognition strategy can transform workplace culture.”
Helping Organizations Build Culture That Lasts
With over 5,000 HR tech providers in the market, fewer than 2% were recognized in this year’s program. We’re honored to be among them—especially for the work we’ve done to help companies embed recognition into the fabric of their culture, even during times of change and constraint.
Our platform is purpose-built to help organizations:
- Reduce administrative burden with intuitive, automated workflows
- Increase engagement through peer-to-peer and values-aligned recognition
- Enable real-time appreciation across mobile, desktop, and shared spaces
- Deliver clear, measurable ROI that supports retention and morale
“These technologies are enabling busy HR and talent teams to do their best work,” said George Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Lighthouse.
“The winners this year are proving that the right tools can address some of the toughest challenges leaders face—like culture, retention, and employee connection.”
Built to Support People-First Cultures
“We’re honored to receive recognition in not one, but two award categories this year,” said Jason Lindstrom, CEO of Bucketlist Rewards.
“These awards validate what our clients are achieving—recognition that isn’t just nice to have, but essential to employee experience and business success. From healthcare to hospitality, we’re proud to support organizations building resilient, people-first cultures with the tools to make recognition meaningful and lasting.”
About the HR Tech Awards
Hosted by Lighthouse Research & Advisory, the HR Tech Awards spotlight the most innovative and impactful solutions in human capital management. Submissions are judged independently based on product demonstrations, customer outcomes, and innovation. In 2025, winners were also featured at UNLEASH America, one of the industry’s largest HR events.
About Bucketlist Rewards
At Bucketlist Rewards, we help organizations create cultures of appreciation—where recognition is easy to give, impactful to receive, and aligned with what matters most. Whether you’re supporting a distributed workforce or a team on the front lines, our platform empowers you to celebrate great work, reinforce company values, and drive measurable results.
