CRP Certification

Become a Leader in Employee Recognition!

RPI offers the Certified Recognition Professional® (CRP) certification, a comprehensive program that empowers professionals to create meaningful and impactful recognition programs. Built on RPI’s 7 Best Practice Standards® and supported by decades of research, the CRP designation establishes you as a leader in the art and science of employee recognition.

The Certified Recognition Professional® (CRP) designation is the gold standard for mastering employee recognition strategies that transform workplace cultures. This program equips you with the expertise to design and implement impactful recognition initiatives that align with organisational goals, boost engagement, and drive meaningful results.

Built on RPI’s 7 Best Practice Standards® and backed by decades of research, the CRP program provides actionable insights and tools to enhance employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance. You’ll learn how to tie recognition efforts to strategic priorities, showcase return on investment (ROI) to leadership, and create a culture of appreciation that fosters retention, productivity, and innovation.

By achieving the CRP designation, you’ll stand out as a leader in employee recognition, capable of advocating for programs that inspire exceptional contributions while reinforcing organisational values. As part of the CRP community, you’ll join a global network of practitioners and thought leaders dedicated to advancing recognition practices and shaping workplaces where employees feel valued and empowered to thrive.

The CRP credential isn’t just a career milestone—it’s a pathway to driving transformational change in your organisation. Take the next step to become a champion for recognition and unlock the potential of your workforce.

The CRP program consists of seven core modules:

Recognition Strategy: Build a strategic foundation for impactful recognition efforts.
Recognition Roles & Responsibilities: Define roles across the organization to ensure program success.
Recognition Program Measurement: Leverage qualitative and quantitative metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.
Recognition Communications: Develop strategies to inspire engagement and participation.
Recognition Training: Equip leaders and employees to deliver meaningful recognition.
Recognition Celebrations: Plan impactful events that amplify recognition efforts.
Recognition Program Flexibility: Adapt programs to stay relevant amid organizational changes.

Practitioner Premium – $1,500
Solution Provider Premium – $1,500
Business Partner – $1,500
IMA Member – $1,500
Practitioner Basic – $2,500
Nonmember – $2,500

To achieve your CRP, you must attend one of RPI's virtual workshops held throughout the year. After completing the workshop, you will be sent a multiple-choice, open-book exam. The questions are based on the materials covered during the CRP workshop.

Upcoming Workshops:

Certified Recognition Professionals are required to attend a workshop and successfully pass the certification exam every three years to maintain certification. This renewal process ensures that CRPs stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging trends, and the latest standards in employee recognition.

The workshop is offered to renewing CRPs at a discounted rate of $300.

Certified Recognition Professionals®

Hatim Abdelhamid, CRP
Melo Acevedo, CRP
Neely Adkins, CRP
Hope Allen, CRP
Joseph Anderl, CRP
Tracy Anders, CRP
Ashley Andler, CRP
Shane Andrews, CRP
Isaac Arbogast, CRP
Emma Aspell, CRP
Aniah Ballard, CRP
Aryn Bandoly, CRP
Julie Batien, CRP
Synthia Becker, CRP
Keith Berg, CRP
Andrew Bishop, CRP
Jim Bittner, CRP
Ashley Blackwell, CRP
Mike Boccagno, CRP
Samantha Boldon, CRP
Nadine Bond, CRP
Lianne Booth, CRP
Brandon Boren, CRP
Amanda Bowman, CRP
Anne Brawley, CRP
Annie Breton, CRP
April Brockitt, CRP
Rachel Bucich, CRP
Anthony Buonantuono, CRP
Dexter Burgess, CRP
Rebeca Caldwell, CRP
Kerry Capwell, CRP
Christine Catarino, CRP
Janna Cathcart, CRP
Cori Champagne, CRP
Lia Chase, CRP
Christopher Cheney, CRP
Karra Cieslinski, CRP
TKal Clay, CRP
Dee Dee Cobb, CRP
Amy Cook, CRP
Kevin Cronin, CRP
Dan Cull, CRP
Paige Culveyhouse, CRP
Katelyn Curtis, CRP
Hailey Darrow, CRP
Alisha Davidson, CRP
Erika Davis, CRP
Emily DeFrances, CRP
Kailin DeLeo, CRP
Lexi Demery, CRP
Maria Detling, CRP
Aubrey Dion, CRP
Dennis Dion, CRP
Mallory Dion, CRP
Jennifer Disco, CRP
Michelle Disher, CRP
Courtney Divelbess, CRP

Brian Dodds, CRP
Lauren Dotson, CRP
Jim Drakakis, CRP
Jill Duca, CRP
Dominic Durocher, CRP
Whitney Edson, CRP
Krista Eisenhardt, CRP
Todd Eisenstadt, CRP
Charity Enriquez, CRP
Brittany Espinoza, CRP
Heather Ewerth, CRP
Missy Feetham, CRP
Tonda Ferguson, CRP
Andrea Filla, CRP
Mery Fonseca, CRP
Lauren Gagne, CRP
Michael Gamez, CRP
Sandra Garcia, CRP
Emily Gatton, CRP
Julie Gawle, CRP
Hillary Gesele, CRP
Navdeep Gill, CRP
Scott Gillis, CRP
Keturah Givens, CRP
Scott Glasgow, CRP
Jenn Gonzales, CRP
Madison Gordon, CRP
Jackie Gracia, CRP
Braden Graham, CRP
Alison Grana, CRP
Karen Gray, CRP
Ashlee Green, CRP
DeAsha Green, CRP
Samantha Gruber, CRP
Karli Guice, CRP
Brenda Hall, CRP
Scott Hammer, CRP
Theresa Harkins-Schulz, CRP
Kristin Hart, CRP
Tiffany Haski, CRP
Sara Helbing, CRP
Taylor Hilton, CRP
Tara Hood, CRP
Kimberly Huffman, CRP
Tricia Huizinga, CRP
Nicole Humphries, CRP
Amy Hurley, CRP
Calin Iacob, CRP
Derek Jaffarian, CRP
Lynn Jahnke, CRP
Nate Scott James, CRP
Rohan James, CRP
Adrian Jefferson, CRP
Laci Jenkins, CRP
Lincy John, CRP
Marlene Johnson, CRP
Tess Johnson, CRP
Tammy Jones, CRP
Andrew Kersjes, CRP
Sania Khalid, CRP
David Klein, CRP
Christine Knight, CRP
Karen Koochembere, CRP

Hannah Kowalewski, CRP
Torrie Lange, CRP
Brent Lee, CRP
Shawn Lemieux, CRP
Lucas Leverett, CRP
Misty Lindsey, CRP
Samantha Liravongsa, CRP
Korigan Lonis, CRP
Shelley Lubick, CRP
Cheri Lucas, CRP
Mandi Lucchesi, CRP
Kathy Madden, CRP
Jonecia Mahan, CRP
Paige Mahoney, CRP
Stephanie Maier, CRP
Brandon Major, CRP
Rechaye Mannie, CRP
Franciela Marin-Smith, CRP
Stacey Marsh, CRP
Liz Marquis, CRP
Janine Marquardson, CRP
Heather Martinez, CRP
Tina C. Matson, CRP
Kristen Mason, CRP
Krista Mayfield, CRP
Shellyann McCarthy, CRP
Tom McCauley, CRP
Jill McGuire, CRP
Alexandria McKee, CRP
Beril McManus, CRP
Angela McNichol, CRP
Devora Mendoza, CRP
Lindsay Merdzinski, CRP
Cristiano Miano, CRP
Brittney Miles, CRP
Lori Miles, CRP
Susan Miller, CRP
Jennifer Min, CRP
Adam Molinaro, CRP
Lisa Moody, CRP
Nina Moore, CRP
Michael Moorer, CRP
Julia Morse, CRP
Kati Morse, CRP
Esanju Mungili, CRP
Lisa Muniz, IP, CRP
Brenda Naegel, CRP
Dalal Nahle-Ayoub, CRP
Matt Neylon, CRP
Karey Null, CRP
Meghan O'Brien, CRP
Matthew Parker, CRP
Madysen Paul, CRP
Ashley Pearson, CRP
Pam Pelino, CRP
Roxana Penutt Sierra, CRP
Jessica Phillips, CRP
Sandra Piedrahita, CRP
Chandra Piper, CRP
Leah Pope, CRP
Melissa Powell, CRP
Rachel Prewer, CRP

Maddie Princinsky, CRP
Stephanie Purcel, CRP
Latecia Pusha, CRP
Lisa Rank, CRP
Steve Rexroad, CRP
Ava Roebuck-Williams, CRP
Helen Rogers, CRP
Jacqueline Rosales, CRP
Steve Rullo, CRP
Rachel Rump, CRP
R Scott Russell, CRP
Trevor Salmon, CRP
Carlee Sawyer, CRP
Becca Schweitzer, CRP
Nick Scorzafava, CRP
Taylore Scott, CRP
Trey Sharpe, CRP
Stephen Shao, CRP
Kristie Shaw, CRP
Andrea Shepherd, CRP
Scott Siewert, CRP
Jacqueline Silvestrov, CRP
Janet Skolud, CRP
Jennifer Smith, CRP
Mark Smith, CRP
Jay Soneff, CRP
Jimmy Spencer, CRP
Mary Spreitzer, CRP
Jeanette Stalboerger, CRP
Paige Stancombe, CRP
Andrea Stapp Holland, CRP
Dani Stevens, CRP
Tiffany Stewart, CRP
Olivia Stillings, CRP
Wendy Stone, CRP
Jessica Swanson, CRP
Linda Sullivan, CRP
Kiley Reiling, CRP
Sarah Temple, CRP
Jennifer Rachelle Terry, CRP
Lindsay Townson, CRP
Jennilee Traa, CRP
Mike Ulanski, CRP
Brenda Valdez, CRP
Edgar Vargas, CRP
Liza Vargas, CRP
Ben Van Wyk, CRP
Emily Vandaele, CRP
Ruby Vincent, CRP
Travis Walters, CRP
Chase Warnick, CRP
Brian Weindel, CRP
Lisa Wells, CRP
Victoria Whiteman, CRP
Sarah Wierenga, CRP
Kara Wilkinson, CRP
Gordon Wilson, CRP
Dan Winters, CRP
Renee Witko, CRP
Selia Wood, CRP
Aimee Wyrick, CRP
Jenny Zanetich, CRP