American Greetings Earns Equality 100 Award

Company recognized for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion by Human Rights Campaign Foundation

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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American Greetings, a global leader in the celebrations marketplace, has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index. This marks the fourth consecutive year the company has earned the HRC's Equality 100 Award, recognizing its commitment to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion through non-discrimination policies, equitable benefits, and support for an inclusive culture.

Why it matters

The Corporate Equality Index is the nation's foremost benchmarking survey on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. American Greetings' consistent high performance on this index demonstrates its leadership in fostering an equitable and welcoming environment for its LGBTQ+ employees and their families.

The details

American Greetings was among 534 U.S. businesses that will be honored with the HRC Foundation's Equality 100 Award this year. To achieve a perfect score, the company had to demonstrate non-discrimination policies, provide equivalent family benefits, and offer comprehensive healthcare coverage for transgender employees.

  • American Greetings has earned a 100 score on the HRC's Corporate Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year.

The players

American Greetings

A global leader in the celebrations marketplace, offering products and services to help people celebrate holidays, milestones, and everyday moments.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation

The nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, working to achieve equality through partnerships, storytelling, and action.

Aaron Siegel

Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Sponsor of the Pride@AG Employee Resource Network at American Greetings.

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What they’re saying

“For the fourth consecutive year, American Greetings is proud to have earned this recognition as part of the 2026 Corporate Equality Index. Our creativity across the company is amplified through inclusivity, as we continue to encourage a collaborative environment that prioritizes people and the power of human connection.”

— Aaron Siegel, Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Sponsor of the Pride@AG Employee Resource Network

The takeaway

American Greetings' consistent high performance on the Corporate Equality Index demonstrates its leadership in fostering an equitable and welcoming environment for its LGBTQ+ employees and their families, a commitment that aligns with the company's mission to 'make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day.'