2026 Best Practice Awards Nomination Form

Nomination Deadline: Friday, July 17 at 11:59pm.

Employee benefits speak to a company's culture and are key to attracting and retaining talent, while effective cost management drives greater efficiencies and productivity . Now more than ever, companies are looking to provide competitive solutions that reflect a deep understanding of diverse employee needs and advance overall wellbeing .

This year, NEEBC is celebrating those organizations whose wellbeing strategies are showing tangible results in improving the wellness of their people and organizations.
Nominator Information
Nominee Information
Nominee Organization Size
Program Summary: Provide a one-sentence description of the nominated program. (Example: [Organization] implemented a comprehensive financial wellbeing program which improved 401(k) enrollment and employee satisfaction, while also alleviating financial stress.)
Wellbeing Focus: What tenant of wellbeing did your program/solution most aim to address? (Select all that apply)
Detailed Program Narrative
Each of the nominations will be evaluated based on detailed responses to the following questions:

  • Best Practice Excellence: What makes this program a "best practice"? Describe what sets your approach apart—such as innovation, scalability, integration across benefit areas, or cross-functional collaboration.
  • The Need and Strategy: What problem or need did your wellbeing program or solution aim to address? How did you design and implement the solution? Please include how you secured leadership buy-in, any stakeholder involvement, and whether the solution was part of a broader strategy.
  • Engagement and Adoption: How did you design the solution and actively engage employees or members in its adoption and ongoing use? (e.g., participation metrics, engagement data).
  • Outcomes and Impact: What measurable outcomes or impact have you observed from this program? Share measurable or qualitative results (e.g., reduced claims cost, improved 401(k) enrollment, reduced turnover, improved retirement readiness, higher employee satisfaction, cost savings, ROI, etc.). Please be specific.
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Supporting Materials
Upload any supporting documentation, data files, or the nominated organization's logo, if available
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Additional Comments:
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