Press Release

Innovation and Impact Recognized at PSCA's 2026 National Conference

Issued by PSCA [Plan Sponsor Council of America]

May 5, 2026

Winners of PSCA’s annual Signature Award competition announced at the 2026 National Conference.

Arlington, VA — The Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA), part of the American Retirement Association (ARA), is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 Signature Awards, one of the longest‑running and most respected retirement plan education and communication recognition programs in the industry.

PSCA’s Signature Awards recognize plan education initiatives that embrace creativity and innovation, leading to measurable, positive outcomes for plan participants.

“Helping employees understand their retirement benefits and take action toward financial security continues to be a critical challenge for employers,” said Will Hansen, executive director of PSCA. “This year’s Signature Award winners demonstrate how thoughtful, innovative education strategies can drive stronger engagement and better outcomes for employees.”

A panel of industry professionals evaluated submissions and selected winners across multiple categories reflecting innovation, impact, and excellence in retirement plan education and communications.

2026 Signature Award Winners

Emphasizing Diversity and Inclusion Within Retirement Plans

• 1st Place: Fidelity National Financial with Principal
• 2nd Place: American Foundation for the Blind with TIAA

Financial Wellness – Large

• 1st Place: Lennar with PartnerComm, Inc.
• 2nd Place: McLaren Health with Empower
• 3rd Place: Whole Foods Market with Fidelity Investments

Financial Wellness – Small

• 1st Place: Omaha Steaks with ADP Retirement Services
• 2nd Place: Aquent with Marsh McLennan Agency
• 3rd Place (tie): Baird with Principal
• 3rd Place (tie): Red Wing Shoe Company with Transamerica

Innovation in Promoting Participation – Large

• 1st Place: Kwik Trip, Inc. with Principal
• 2nd Place: MERS of Michigan
• 3rd Place: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC with Transamerica

Innovation in Promoting Participation – Small

• 1st Place: International Motors with Empower
• 2nd Place: Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. with Fidelity Investments
• 3rd Place: Danone with Transamerica

Provider Innovation

• 1st Place: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC with Transamerica
• 2nd Place: Sanford Health with Principal
• 3rd Place: Quad with Principal

More detailed information about these award‑winning programs and their impact will be featured in the summer issue of PSCA’s Defined Contribution Insights magazine and on www.psca.org.

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