It feels like only yesterday that we were together in Orlando at Thrive Summit, our immersive annual event that addresses critical health topics. One of the most exciting moments of the event is the presentation of our annual Thrive Awards. This year, in front of the more than 1,000 health, benefits, and HR leaders who attended Thrive in-person and virtually, 12 pioneering companies were recognized for staying true to their values and for honoring their commitment to their employees. This year featured a new category, the Benefits Innovator Award, which aims to salute the visionaries setting new standards in employee benefits.
Amid the rising costs of healthcare and the increasing need for comprehensive employee support, businesses are facing immense pressure. Personify Health believes clients and members don’t have to compromise – great health outcomes with cost controls are achievable. Personify’s annual Thrive Award winners are prime examples of companies successfully optimizing their health investments while empowering their workforce to lead healthier lives. The results of a recent member survey further underscore the impact:
- Two-thirds of members say Personify Health has helped them become more aware of the other benefits their company is offering (66%).
- More than 60% of members agree that offering Personify Health makes their company a better place to work (63%).
- Nearly 7 out of 10 members say their company cares about their wellbeing having participated in Personify Health (69%).
With the Thrive Awards, our most prestigious recognition, Personify is highlighting positive outcomes, significant results, and overall success from some of our most engaged clients. These organizations have implemented actionable, real-life strategies that improve health, wellbeing, experience, and outcomes.
“We are incredibly honored to receive the inaugural Benefits Innovator Award from Personify Health. This recognition validates our unwavering commitment to supporting our most valuable asset – our people,” said Derek Palmer, senior manager of benefit services for Salt River Project. “As part of our overall effort to promote EAP resources, we leveraged our Personify wellbeing program and other collaborative efforts to help us successfully foster a culture of inclusivity and support for mental and emotional health. The remarkable level of engagement we have achieved on our EAP is a testament to the positive impact that our focus on member experience has had with our employees and their families.”
The 2025 Thrive Award winners are:
Benefits Innovator Award – This new award recognizes those companies that have leveraged Personify Health solutions in innovative ways to support their members and who have achieved extraordinary outcomes – from remarkable cost savings to a significant uplift in member experience and satisfaction. The first recipients are:
- Adventist Risk Management – A success story in personalization and innovation, the Adventist wellbeing program fosters a passionate community of members and champions that has yielded 85% enrollment and 71% positive satisfaction.
- Salt River Project – This organization meticulously reviews all benefit offerings annually to ensure their employees receive exceptional packages, demonstrating their dedication to workforce wellbeing and total rewards. With a 90% enrollment rate in their financial wellness program, Salt River’s investment in developing programs with Personify and other vendors highlights their commitment to driving outcomes through programs designed for their workforce, and that reinforce important resources, such as EAP.
Global Health and Wellbeing Award – Celebrates an organization with a global footprint outside the U.S. that has achieved success expanding their wellbeing program to a variety of different populations.
- Danaher – Since partnering with Personify Health in 2020, Danaher continues to expand wellbeing resources globally. A network of 235 wellbeing champions and advocates supports associates worldwide. The company’s commitment to fostering a supportive and healthy work environment is bolstered by a comprehensive partner ecosystem. Danaher has seen a notable 15% increase in enrollment over the past two years, and has sustained year-over-year increases in engagement, culminating in a 7% jump in 2024 and hundreds of member success stories.
Thriving in Year One Award – Honors organizations that have recently completed their first year as a Personify Health client and achieved exceptionally high results, including excellent engagement, satisfaction, and outcomes. The 2025 honorees are:
- Levi Strauss & Co. – By leveraging our program best practices, Levi Strauss & Co. has generated enrollment and engagement rates of 65% within its first year with Personify Health, along with an 83% health assessment completion.
- MKA International – Leveraging Personify’s case management program, MKA has exceeded industry benchmarks for case management engagement by 250%. Tapping into the Nurturing Together program, cancer awareness screenings, and by reducing non-emergent ER visits, MKA and its employees have garnered more than $140,000 in savings after just one year.
Outcomes Award – Recognizes companies that have significantly improved health, wellbeing, and/or cost savings within their organization following Personify Health activation. This year’s honorees are:
- Nicklaus Children’s Health System – Three years into their program with Personify, NCHS maintains an above-benchmark enrollment rate of 90%. Committed to using health assessment and biometric data to understand members’ health needs, the organization has experienced 80% completion rate, on average, for every year of their program.
- PSEG – By integrating wellbeing and safety among its core values, and continuing communication efforts through various channels, PSEG has seen a 91% enrollment rate and over 60% consistent engagement. Its continued focus on all wellbeing aspects, including mental health, has significantly improved outcomes for members at risk for stress and physical activity through an innovative approach involving employees at all levels throughout the organization.
Engagement Award – Spotlights organizations driving health and wellbeing program engagement for their employees, members, and/or patients. They have garnered resilient, more productive employees, and stronger and more loyal members. This year’s honorees are:
- Atlantic Health System – By following program best practices, and prioritizing onsite cultural initiatives, Atlantic Health System has seen enrollment rates grow more than 32% since 2021 and has experienced improved participation.
- HealthTrust – Leveraging best practice approaches has enabled HealthTrust to achieve impressive enrollment and consistently high monthly engagement. The organization has demonstrated a commitment to consistently evaluating member needs and bringing in the necessary resources to address them – resulting in a 73% member satisfaction rate.
- Owens Corning – This decade-long Personify Health client achieved a substantial 71% enrollment rate in their wellbeing program. In 2024, the company’s efforts led to over 6.5 million uses of the Personify Health platform and 86% of US members earning incentives.
Experience Award – Honors organizations innovating the employee experience and fostering connected experiences above benchmarks that drive loyalty, trust, and satisfaction. The 2025 winners are:
- Cathay Bank – Through a strong partnership with Personify, the organization is continuously implementing solutions to innovate and add programming that meets their population needs and high-risk areas. Cathay Bank has had consistent year-over-year enrollment and engagement of more than 70%, exceeding industry benchmarks.
- CDPHP – With their strategic approach to leveraging the Personify platform to reach members, CDPHP is recognized for its exceptional engagement strategies and commitment to making health resources easily accessible to members. Customizing communication and rewards drove engagement with a diverse range of members, resulting in substantial program participation.
“I am honored to celebrate the success our clients have had over the past year in delivering innovative programs to their employees, members and patients. Whether their program focuses on wellbeing, case management, benefits, or navigation, these companies have stepped up to prioritize employee health and have embraced best practices to see above average results. I know I speak for the entire Personify Health team when I say how gratifying it is to see our platform and programs driving meaningful outcomes for our clients and their people,” noted Kristen Larson, senior vice president of client growth at Personify Health, who presented this year’s awards during Thrive Summit.
Want to relive all the goodness from Thrive 2025? Daily recaps can be found on the Personify Health blog.
We hope to see you at next year’s Thrive Summit, which will occur March 17-19, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. Sign up here to be notified when event registration opens.