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PayrollOrg Reveals the 2026 Prism Award Winners

On September 15, 2026, PayrollOrg, a leading educator in payroll-related disciplines, proudly announced the recipients of its prestigious 2026 Prism Awards. This annual event is dedicated to recognizing organizations that show significant advancements and exemplary practices in payroll operations, integrating technology, processes, and management strategies.

This year’s honorees have set remarkable standards in the payroll landscape:

• - Overall Payroll Best Practices: Booz Allen Hamilton
• - Management: GCE Global Solutions
• - Processes: PagerDuty
• - Technology: Lithia Driveway
• - Honorable Mention: TFI International

Dan Maddux, the Executive Director of PayrollOrg, emphasized the ongoing innovation within payroll teams. He stated, “These awards illustrate how payroll operations can significantly impact companies by enhancing processes, leveraging technology, and fostering interdepartmental collaboration.”

Highlights of the Award-Winning Efforts

The winners implemented various strategies that yielded substantial improvements in their payroll operations:

• - Booz Allen Hamilton underwent an extensive 17-month transformation of its payroll system. This overhaul resulted in automating 98% of payroll data exchanges and shortening the processing cycle from five days to just three days. Additionally, a strategic transition from arrears-based payment significantly decreased overpayments by over 60%, translating into an annual saving of $700,000.
• - GCE Global Solutions introduced a global operational model that cut down the escalation cycles for payroll issues by 45% and reduced processing times by 40%, alongside slashing operational costs by 35%.
• - PagerDuty modernized their payroll process across five countries, which led to a 45% reduction in payroll processing hours and a commendable 20% drop in vendor processing fees.
• - Lithia Driveway successfully automated their payroll reconciliation process, an initiative projected to save approximately 5,000 hours of manual work per year and cut costs by around $130,000.

Significance of the Prism Awards

Presented by PayrollOrg's Strategic Payroll Leadership Task Force, the Prism Awards recognize the innovation and excellence in payroll departments. Previous recipients include notable organizations such as Palm Beach State College, Cloudera Inc., and Bridgestone Americas.

The 2026 winners were feted during PayrollOrg's Payroll Leaders Conference in San Antonio, Texas, an event sponsored by Corpay Prepaid.

For additional details about the Prism Awards and to learn more about PayrollOrg and its initiatives, please visit their official online platform.

About PayrollOrg

PayrollOrg (PAYO) has established itself as the foremost authority in payroll education and professional development worldwide since its inception in 1982 as the American Payroll Association. It provides comprehensive training, resources, and certifications for payroll professionals and organizations globally. Through its vast network and expertise, PayrollOrg is committed to advancing the payroll profession, supporting career growth, and assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of payroll compliance and management.