RYE BROOK, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2026—CulinArt Group is proud to announce the launch of CulinArt Cheers, a new associate recognition program powered by Guusto, designed to celebrate the passion, dedication, and excellence of our associates. This program reflects CulinArt’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where people feel seen, valued, and inspired to thrive.
CulinArt Cheers honors the everyday contributions that drive our success through meaningful recognition opportunities, including Axonify point reward opportunities, milestone celebrations, manager acknowledgments, and quarterly nomination-based rewards. Through the manager acknowledgements, the program enables managers to recognize associates with monetary gifts as a tangible token of appreciation for their hard work and impact.
“CulinArt Cheers is about empowering our people, one cheers at a time,” said Peter Witkowski, president of CulinArt Group. “Our associates are the heart of everything we do, and this program is an important investment in recognizing their dedication and excellence. By creating more consistent and meaningful ways to say ‘thank you,’ we are strengthening our culture, reinforcing our values, and supporting the incredible work our teams do every day. I am truly excited to see CulinArt Cheers come to life across our organization.”
The program is designed to foster a culture of care and appreciation, strengthen team spirit, and reinforce CulinArt’s commitment to excellence by ensuring recognition is timely, inclusive, and impactful.
Cassie Catenaccio, café manager at Stryker, who participated in the CulinArt Cheers 8-week pilot program, shared her enthusiasm for the initiative. “I absolutely love CulinArt Cheers,” said Catenaccio. “Having experienced the pilot firsthand, I have seen how powerful meaningful recognition can be. This program makes associates feel appreciated in real time, and I truly believe it will make a significant difference in morale, engagement, and overall associate experience.”
With the launch of CulinArt Cheers, CulinArt Group continues to invest in its people by creating opportunities to celebrate achievements both big and small, reinforcing that recognition is not just a moment, but a mindset.