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McLean & Company Announces 2026 HR Excellence Awards Winners

In a remarkable event held on October 6, 2026, McLean & Company unveiled its inaugural HR Excellence Awards winners during the annual HR conference, McLean Signature, in Las Vegas. Out of a competitive field of 45 finalists, nine organizations were awarded for their outstanding achievements in enhancing the human resources field. These winners have exemplified excellence in three critical categories: Employee Listening, HR Organizational Alignment, and HR Management Governance.

The awards program aims to highlight organizations that have effectively utilized diagnostic insights from McLean & Company to improve how they engage with their employees, prioritize HR strategies, and make informed governance decisions. According to Laura Hansen-Kohls, the vice president of HR Diagnostics, Advisory & Data Insights at McLean, "The organizations recognized through these awards understood the value of listening to their people and made employee feedback and assessment a genuine priority."

This recognition underscores the vital role employee experience plays in driving organizational success. The winners effectively demonstrated the significance of data-driven HR practices, paving the way for improved outcomes for both employees and their respective organizations. By focusing on employee engagement and feedback, these companies have been able to strengthen their HR practices and cultivate a conducive workplace culture.

2026 HR Excellence Award Winners

The winning organizations are categorized by their respective sizes—small, medium, and large/enterprise—and their achievements are as follows:

Employee Listening Awards

• - Small: WESTconsin Credit Union
• - Medium: Riddell Inc.
• - Large/Enterprise: Gildan Activewear, Inc.

HR Organizational Alignment Awards

• - Small: Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA)
• - Medium: Bryant University
• - Large/Enterprise: DexKo Global

HR Management Governance Awards

• - Small: Collège Boréal
• - Medium: MTN Ghana
• - Large/Enterprise: VINCI Construction USA

The HR Excellence Awards were introduced to celebrate organizations that don’t merely rely on conventional wisdom but embrace evidence-based strategies to address the complex challenges facing today’s workforce. McLean & Company believes in empowering organizations with the right tools and insights to enhance their employee relation strategies.

As McLean & Company prepares for future editions of the HR Excellence Awards, it is encouraged that organizations striving for excellence will be distinguished through their dedication to employee engagement and authenticity in their strategies. The focus on actionable insights sets a benchmark for HR leadership, encouraging a culture of improvement and accountability.

For more information on the HR Excellence Awards and to keep track of updates for future programs, please visit McLean & Company's awards page. Media representatives seeking further insights or commentary on the HR excellence framework can reach out to Senior Communications Manager Kelsey King at [email protected].

About McLean & Company

McLean & Company is a globally recognized firm specializing in HR research and advisory services. It serves as a trusted partner to HR professionals navigating the evolving dynamics of today's workforce landscape. With methodologies grounded in data and extensive industry expertise, McLean provides valuable resources that enable organizations to enhance their workforce strategies, from leadership to employee engagement, thereby achieving measurable results.

The HR Excellence Awards are just one of the many initiatives that McLean & Company undertakes to celebrate the achievements of organizations that harness the power of data to effect positive change within their workplaces.