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Recognition and Rewards Software
That Runs on Autopilot

Automate birthdays, work anniversaries, holidays, and peer appreciation with branded eCards. eCardWidget delivers the recognition moment at exactly the right time -- no reminders, no manual sending, no missed milestones.

9,000+
Organizations
4 Triggers
Automated sends
Flat Rate
No per-send fees

What recognition and rewards software actually does

The best systems combine two things: consistent recognition of milestones, and a delivery mechanism that feels personal -- not like a mass email blast.

Automated milestone sending

Birthday, work anniversary, new hire, and retirement eCards sent automatically from your team directory. No reminders needed.

Branded to your organization

Upload your logo, set brand colors, choose from 100+ eCard designs. Every card feels like it came from your team, not a software vendor.

Peer-to-peer recognition

Managers and teammates can send eCards manually to celebrate wins, express gratitude, or mark special moments -- any time.

Analytics and tracking

See delivery rates, open rates, and engagement across your entire recognition program. Prove ROI to leadership.

Set it up in three steps

No IT project. No integration required. Most organizations are live within a day.

1

Upload your team

Import employees via CSV or connect your HRIS. Include birthdays, hire dates, and departments. eCardWidget does the rest.

2

Configure your cards

Choose eCard designs, add your logo and brand colors, write personalized messages using merge tags like {first_name} and {years}.

3

Recognition runs itself

Cards are sent automatically on the right day. No reminders. No manual work. Every employee gets recognized, every time.

Everything your recognition program needs

Automated birthday eCards

Delivered at 9 AM in the employee's local timezone. Never miss a birthday again.

Work anniversary milestones

Celebrate 1-, 5-, 10-, 25-year milestones with personalized messaging including exact tenure.

Holiday eCards

30+ automated holiday sends: Thanksgiving, winter holidays, New Year, and more -- all branded.

New hire welcome

Trigger a warm welcome eCard on day one. Set the tone for the employee experience from the start.

Peer recognition

Let employees send appreciation to colleagues any time -- not just on scheduled dates.

100+ eCard designs

Professional templates for every occasion. Or upload a fully custom design to match your brand.

Flat-rate pricing

One plan covers your whole team. No per-send fees. No per-user charges above your tier.

No IT integration required

CSV import or manual entry. Export from your existing HR system, upload, and you're done. No development resources needed.

Real-time analytics

Track delivery, open rates, and engagement across your whole program in one dashboard.

"We've been using the eCard widget to automate our birthday and service anniversary messages, and it has genuinely transformed our workflow. What once took hours each month now happens seamlessly in the background. Since implementing the widget, we've seen a noticeable increase in peer-to-peer recognition, making a real difference in building a culture of gratitude and connection."

Devin Locascio
AXON

Who uses eCardWidget for recognition and rewards

From small nonprofits to enterprise HR teams, any organization that wants recognition to happen consistently and at scale.

HR teams at mid-market companies

Automate recognition across 100-5,000 employees without adding headcount to the HR team.

Nonprofits and healthcare

Staff recognition on a tight budget. Flat-rate pricing makes it affordable for organizations of all sizes.

Remote and distributed teams

Keep recognition consistent across time zones. eCards reach every employee regardless of where they work.

Frequently asked questions

How is eCardWidget different from other recognition and rewards platforms?
Most recognition platforms focus on points, peer nominations, or manager dashboards. eCardWidget focuses on the recognition moment itself -- a beautiful, branded eCard delivered at exactly the right time. It's lightweight, fast to set up, and priced flat regardless of team size. If you need automated milestone recognition without a $15/employee/month platform, eCardWidget is built for you.
Does it integrate with our HRIS?
eCardWidget supports CSV import and manual team management. No developer work required -- most teams are live in under an hour by uploading a CSV export from their existing HR system.
Can we brand every eCard to match our company identity?
Yes. Upload your logo, set your brand colors, choose fonts, and write custom messages. You can also upload a fully custom eCard design if you want 100% control over the look. Every card your employees receive will feel like it came from your leadership team, not from a third-party software provider.
How does flat-rate pricing work?
eCardWidget charges a flat monthly or annual fee based on your plan, not per employee or per send. That means you can automate recognition for 50 employees or 5,000 without your costs scaling linearly. See the pricing page for current plan details.
What recognition milestones can be automated?
eCardWidget automates four trigger types: birthdays, work anniversaries, new hire welcomes, and holiday sends (30+ holidays). You can configure which milestones are active, what card design each uses, and what message template is sent. Each trigger can have multiple card options that rotate or are selected based on milestone year.

Start your recognition program today

Free trial. No credit card required. Your first automated eCard can go out today.

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Last Updated: May 2026