Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual recognition. Badges show what you can nominate for and win, viewing as Senior Manager.
Draft program. Award criteria and eligibility are demo defaults pending People & Culture confirmation.
Monthly
Monthly awards
Recognition every month, right here in the hub.
You can nominate You can win
Standing Ovation
Celebrates a Team Member who went above and beyond this month, whether that meant stepping in for a Team Member, turning around a tough situation or raising the bar on their work.
Who can win
All Team Members
Who can nominate
All Team Members
How winners are selected
Nominations are reviewed monthly by the People & Culture, and winners are announced at the start of the next month.
Recognizes people who bring Our 10 Core Values to life in how they work every day. Draft quarterly recognition. Final criteria and selection details are pending confirmation from People & Culture.
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Do the right thing, all the time.
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Build an open and honest relationship with communication.
03
Be adventurous, creative, and open minded.
04
Be a team player and respect those you work with.
05
Embrace change and new ideas.
06
Bring your best each day and create fun.
07
Pursue growth and knowledge.
08
Do more with less.
09
Be passionate and determined.
10
Be humble.
You can nominate You can win
Who can win
All Team Members
Who can nominate
All Team Members
How winners are selected
People & Culture reviews every nomination before publication. Final quarterly selection details are to be confirmed.
Winners are celebrated at the annual Leadership Summit. Generic annual awards remain draft demo content.
Nomination based
You can nominate You can win
Innovation Award
For the person who found a better way. They tested a new idea, improved how a team works or used new tools to solve an old problem.
Originality
Measurable improvement
Willingness to experiment
Adoption by others
Who can win
All Team Members
Who can nominate
All Team Members
How winners are selected
Reviewed by the People & Culture and a panel of cross-functional leaders.
Link to be added
You can nominate
Quiet Achiever Award
Celebrates the steady performer who makes everyone around them better, often behind the scenes. Their work is reliable, generous and easy to take for granted.
Consistency
Support for others
Quality of work
Team impact
Who can win
All Team Members
Who can nominate
All Team Members
How winners are selected
Reviewed by the People & Culture and a panel of cross-functional leaders.
Link to be added
You can nominate You can win
Growth Mindset Award
For someone who stretched beyond their comfort zone this year. They took on something new, learned from setbacks and kept improving.
Curiosity
Resilience
Visible growth
Sharing what they learned
Who can win
All Team Members
Who can nominate
All Team Members
How winners are selected
Reviewed by the People & Culture and a panel of cross-functional leaders.
Link to be added
You can win
Leadership Award
Recognizes a people leader who builds strong teams, sets clear direction and helps others grow. Their team does its best work because of how they lead.
Develops people
Clear direction
Trust and support
Team results
Who can win
People managers at any level
Who can nominate
All Team Members, including direct reports
How winners are selected
The leadership team reviews nominations and selects one winner each year.
Link to be added
New for 2026
Technology Award
Honors someone who used technology to make work easier, faster or smarter for Team Members or customers. This can be a new tool, an automation or a system improvement.
Problem solved
Ease of use
Time or cost saved
Reach across teams
Who can win
All Team Members
Who can nominate
All Team Members
How winners are selected
Reviewed by the People & Culture and a panel of cross-functional leaders.
Link to be added
New for 2026 You can nominate You can win, if eligible
Rookie of the Year
Celebrates a new Team Member who made a strong start. They learned quickly, built relationships and added value from day one.
Who can win
TeamMembers who joined Cardinal Group Companies in 2026
Who can nominate
All Team Members
How winners are selected
Reviewed by the People & Culture and a panel of cross-functional leaders.
Link to be added
Reviewed by the People & Culture and a panel of cross-functional leaders. Leadership Award: The leadership team reviews nominations and selects one winner each year.
How annual nominations work
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Submit a nomination in the hub. External client forms remain pending.
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Reviewed by the People & Culture and a panel of cross-functional leaders.
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The leadership team reviews nominations and selects one winner each year.
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Winners are celebrated at the annual Leadership Summit.
Link to be added
Metric based, no nominations needed
Metric based You can nominate, if eligible You can win
Champions Club
Champions Club celebrates Cardinal's top performers. Program details, criteria and timeline coming soon from People & Culture.
Who can win
All Team Members
Who can nominate
To be confirmed by People & Culture
How winners are selected
Criteria and timeline coming soon from People & Culture.