Celebrating the 2026 Culture Achievement Award Recipients!
This award honors organizations that foster outstanding workplace culture and employee engagement, as measured by the Fired Up! Culture Annual Culture Index™. We recognize and celebrate those who deliberately cultivate a supportive and energized work environment by investing in meaningful workplace experiences.
Words from our CEO
Cheers to our Award Recipients!
We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2026 Culture Achievement Award!
Congratulations to our 2026 Q1 recipients: Irving Convention Center, Irving CVB, See Monterey, and Visit Tri-Cities.
These organizations have demonstrated a deep commitment to cultivating workplaces where engagement, meaningful connections, and high performance take center stage.
Building a truly outstanding organizational culture requires ongoing dedication, and these honorees have every reason to celebrate what they’ve accomplished.
– Chris Ihrig, Fired Up! Culture CEO
2026 Q1 Award Recipients
Irving Convention Center
Two-Time Recipient!
Irving CVB
Three-Time Recipient!
See Monterey
Four-Time Recipient!
Visit Tri-Cities
First-Time Recipient!
Hear From Award-Winning Leaders
We Couldn’t Say It Better Ourselves.
“Our team is energized about the work we do. They see and believe in the vision. They understand the importance of our mission and recognize the value we bring to our communities. They believe in each other, and they enthusiastically support each other in accomplishing our strategic objectives. Fired Up! helped us identify where the cultural challenges were and provided coaching as we worked through them. There were some difficult steps in the process, but they were life changing for the well-being of our organization.”
Kevin Lewis
President & CEO, Visit Tri-Cities
“Over the past year, we navigated a lot. Our culture made the difference. The team stayed adaptable, supported each other, and leaned in, so instead of slowing down, we kept evolving and delivering at a high level.”
Rob O’Keefe
President & CEO, See Monterey
“I am most proud of our consistent communication. Whether it is for day-to-day operations or larger issues, our inter-team communication is extremely efficient and respectful. Fired Up! Culture has made a positive impact on the ICC in both day-to-day operations and overall team unity.”
Tom Meehan
RVP/GM, Irving Convention Center
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