Human Score is excited to celebrate leaders like yourself that puts people first at work, in schools, in nonprofits, and in communities worldwide.

The Global Human-Centered Organization Award recognizes organizations that put people at the heart of progress. It celebrates leaders who understand that innovation, trust, and well-being are inseparable and that the most successful organizations are those designed around the human experience.

According to the Design Management Institute, design-led companies outperformed the S&P 500 by 219% over a 10-year period. This research underscores the financial and cultural ROI of putting humans first. Your organization’s Human Score will reveal where you’re excelling and where opportunities exist to strengthen your human-centered foundation. Providing you insights that translate directly to real-world impact and measurable performance gains.

In an era where AI and automation are reshaping every sector, the human experience becomes the competitive edge. The organizations that design with humans will not only adapt but they will lead in the marketplace.

Why This Matters

Fewer than 10% of organizations today are truly human-centered, yet research shows they consistently outperform others in engagement, innovation, and long-term success. The Global Human-Centered Organization Award honors those creating environments where humans and performance thrive together.

Winning this award sets your organization apart as a pioneer in the future of work, proving that human-centered leadership not only fuels innovation but also attracts top talent, strengthens retention, and builds trust with employees, customers, and stakeholders alike.

What Happens Next

1. Confirm your participation by submitting your application through a short form.

2. Receive your application confirmation email containing your unique link and code.

3. Invite your people whether employees, volunteers, members, or students, to use the unique link and code to complete a confidential assessment measuring your organization’s human-centricity.

4. Receive your Human Score, a data-driven snapshot of your organization’s human-centricity across five key dimensions: Work Design, Structure, Culture, Decision-Making, and Fairness.

Who Can Apply

• Companies: Employee feedback forms the basis of your Human Score.

• Nonprofits: Both staff and volunteers can be included to create your Human Score.

• Communities: Members contribute their insights to determine your Human Score.

• Educational Institutions: Faculty, staff, and students share feedback to calculate your Human Score.

Recognition and Visibility

All applicants receive public recognition on LinkedIn and may be featured in media outreach celebrating human-centered leadership worldwide.