HR.com Announces 2026 Employee Benefits Awards Winners

HR.com has announced the winners of its 2026 Employee Benefits Awards, celebrating organizations and industry partners that are setting new standards in employee benefits strategy, administration, and delivery. The awards recognize HR professionals and solution providers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in helping organizations design, manage, and optimize employee benefits programs, from health and retirement plans to financial wellness, mental health, and total rewards initiatives.

Forma was named Best Employee Benefits Platform for its innovative approach to delivering flexible lifestyle benefits that enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention. Trusted by leading employers worldwide, Forma’s platform empowers HR teams to create personalized benefits experiences. Jason Fan, CEO & Co-founder of Forma, stated, "Winning 'Best Employee Benefits Platform' from HR.com is such strong validation that what we've built at Forma is meeting the needs of both benefits leaders and employees around the world. This award is especially meaningful knowing that real user ratings were part of the judging criteria."

Blair Swim, Director of HR Services at Medical Facilities of America, was honored as Employee Benefits Leader of the Year. Swim demonstrated exceptional leadership in building a scalable, employee-focused benefits strategy that supports organizational growth while enhancing the employee experience. Her commitment to thoughtful implementation and collaboration has strengthened benefits access and empowered HR teams. Swim commented, "I am truly honored to receive this award and this recognition for both myself and MFA. MFA has given me the opportunity to grow so much over the past nine years and become the HR leader I am today."

HR.com’s CEO Debbie McGrath emphasized the importance of the awards, stating, "Great employee benefits take expertise, innovation, and a real commitment to supporting both organizations and their employees. This year’s Employee Benefits Awards winners have done an outstanding job managing benefits and helping organizations deliver programs that improve employee well-being, boost engagement, and create meaningful value."

The full list of winners is available at HR.com Awards. HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance their careers and find optimal solutions to enhance job performance. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance. Offerings include HR Research Institute studies, professional education with webcasts and virtual courses, HR exam prep programs for SHRM/HRCI certification, in-person conferences, and legal compliance updates. Visit HR.com for more information.