Meals on Wheels America Recognized in the 2025 Best Culture Awards presented by Kudos®

Leadership organization that supports the nationwide network of Meals on Wheels providers celebrates its fourth consecutive year of recognition for its commitment to creating an outstanding workplace culture

December 16, 2025 — Meals on Wheels America has been recognized as a Culture Leader in the 2025 Best Culture Awards presented by Kudos®.

Kudos®, a leading employee recognition, rewards and corporate culture platform provider, recently announced the winners of its 2025 Best Culture Awards. Now in its fifth year, this awards program celebrates organizations that have demonstrated excellence in building and sustaining exceptional workplace cultures.

The Culture Leader Award is awarded to organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to building an exceptional workplace culture that excels business success. Applicants in this category have delivered a stand-out performance in all areas, including retention, engagement, positive employee feedback and data demonstrating measurable results.

Meals on Wheels America is proud to embody the Kudos values in its workplace culture. Since integrating these principles in 2018, the organization has been intentional in cultivating an environment where all employees feel supported and included. A key driver of this effort is Meals on Wheels America C.A.R.E.S., an internal communications program that reinforces collaboration, accountability, respect, empowerment and service across the team. Guided by a five-year strategic plan, the organization remains committed to fostering a welcoming, mission-driven culture that values transparency, learning and growth.

As the organization moves into 2026, staff are energized by a renewed focus on strategy, mission, and fostering a positive and connected workplace. Despite a year of shifts and challenges, Meals on Wheels America remains grounded in purpose and its leaders remain dedicated to sustaining employee engagement and camaraderie.

“The Kudos program has helped to strengthen our organization’s culture in ways we never imagined,” says Ellie Hollander, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. “A healthy workplace must be continually nurtured, and a critical component is that our staff feel appreciated and valued. After all, the work they do is essential to supporting the nationwide network of Meals on Wheels providers, impacting countless seniors facing hunger and isolation in communities large and small. We are humbled to be recognized as a Culture Leader, a bar we aspire to continually meet.”

The Best Culture Awards, presented by Kudos, honor organizations that exemplify the highest standards of workplace culture.

“The Best Culture Awards celebrate the vital role culture plays in organizational success,” said Muni Boga, President and CEO of Kudos. “This year’s winners and recertified winners have set an inspiring example for others to follow. Through their unique approaches to recognition and engagement, they’ve shown that investing in people is a powerful and proven way to drive performance, engagement, and belonging. Congratulations to all on this extraordinary achievement!”

For more information about the 2025 Best Culture Awards and a full list of this year’s winners, please visit www.kudos.com/kudos-awards. To learn more about working at Meals on Wheels America, please visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/careers.

ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting approximately 5,000 community-based providers across the country dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a trusted volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more. Through public awareness, funding, programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels America empowers local providers to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. At a time when demand for Meals on Wheels services is growing, and many seniors are left waiting, Meals on Wheels America is dedicated to helping End the Wait ™ and ensuring every senior who needs Meals on Wheels gets it. For more information, or to locate a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org. You can also find Meals on Wheels America on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok and X.

Press Contact: press@mealsonwheelsamerica.org

ABOUT KUDOS
Kudos is a leading employee recognition and rewards platform that helps organizations build stronger cultures by celebrating achievements, fostering connection, and driving employee engagement. Kudos has reimagined how organizations approach recognition, internal communications, and employee milestones. By empowering teams with flexible tools like automated celebrations, real-time insights, and powerful rewards budget management, organizations can introduce and scale meaningful recognition programs while reducing administrative effort. Organizations in over 140 countries trust Kudos to create workplace cultures where employees feel seen, valued, and inspired to do their best work.

For more information about the 2025 Best Culture Awards and a full list of this year’s winners, please visit www.kudos.com/kudos-awards.

For media inquiries, please content Margaux Morgante at press@kudos.com

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