HR.com has unveiled the recipients of the 2026 Employee Benefits Awards, honoring 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 designing, managing, and optimizing benefits programs, including health, retirement, financial wellness, mental health, and total rewards initiatives.
This year's winners have distinguished themselves through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to improving the employee experience while driving organizational success. The awards highlight the critical role that benefits play in attracting, retaining, and engaging talent in a competitive labor market.
Forma was named Best Employee Benefits Platform. The company helps organizations deliver 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 that support employees through every stage of life and work. "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," stated Jason Fan, CEO & Co-founder of Forma. "This award is especially meaningful knowing that real user ratings were part of the judging criteria. We pride ourselves on the Forma platform being intuitive, efficient, and impactful, and it's clear that we're delivering for the hundreds of employers and 1 million employees who use us each day to access their benefits."
Blair Swim, Director of HR Services at Medical Facilities of America, was named Employee Benefits Leader of the Year. Swim has 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, collaboration, and consistent support has strengthened benefits access, empowered HR teams, and contributed to the long-term success of the organization. "I am truly honored to receive this award and this recognition for both myself and MFA," said Swim. "MFA has given me the opportunity to grow so much over the past nine years and become the HR leader I am today."
"Great employee benefits take expertise, innovation, and a real commitment to supporting both organizations and their employees," said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "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." For more information on the awards and a full list of winners, visit www.hr.com/awards.
