HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, has announced the winners of its 2026 Employee Benefits Awards, recognizing organizations and industry partners that are setting new standards for excellence in employee benefits strategy, administration, and delivery. The awards honor HR professionals and solution providers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in helping organizations design, manage, and optimize employee benefits programs, ranging from health and retirement plans to financial wellness, mental health, and total rewards initiatives.
This year’s winners distinguished themselves through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to improving the employee experience while driving organizational success. The Best Employee Benefits Platform award went to Forma, a company that helps organizations deliver flexible lifestyle benefits to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention. Trusted by leading employers worldwide, Forma’s platform empowers HR teams to create meaningful, 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,” said Jason Fan, CEO and 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.”
The Employee Benefits Leader of the Year award was presented to Blair Swim, Director of HR Services at Medical Facilities of America. 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 Medical Facilities of America.
“I am truly honored to receive this award and this recognition for both myself and MFA,” said Blair 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.”
The awards highlight the critical role that innovative benefits platforms and dedicated HR leaders play in shaping the future of work. As companies continue to compete for talent, the ability to offer flexible, personalized benefits that address holistic employee needs—from mental health to financial wellness—can be a key differentiator. The recognition of Forma and Blair Swim underscores the importance of leveraging technology and strategic leadership to enhance employee satisfaction and retention, ultimately driving business performance.
