Congratulations to the 2025 Humor Awards Finalists!!! These nominees go the extra mile to bring humor into the workplace, and very deserving of the Humor That Works award!
Be sure to check out the Corporate Humor Awards full list to learn why each organization and individual was nominated. Tune in to the Awards Show on April 30th to see the final winners!
Best Positive Spin Award (Humor Enthusiast)
Honoring a moment where humor turned a tough situation into something uplifting.
- Mike Cundall – For advocating “Ta-Da Lists” to celebrate progress instead of just pushing through endless to-dos.
- Pragito Dove – For introducing laughter as a gentle gateway to meditation, making mindfulness more approachable.
- Matt’s Mum – For radiating relentless positivity in a viral video that showed the impact of supportive parenting.
Greatest Use of a Meme Award (Humor Curator)
Recognizing a meme moment that went beyond laughs to land a message.
- Miglė Miliūtė – For curating a meme list that also taught lessons about humor and communication.
- Currys – For creatively using a viral bottle-kicking video to advertise laptops in a hilarious twist.
- Mary Beth Somich – For using relatable memes to normalize therapy and open up conversations on mental health.
Most Creative Content Award (Humor Inventor)
Highlighting a single piece of written or visual content that nailed the humor brief.
- Dr. Bob (Eric Cremers) – For his dry-witted take on general practice issues and humorous “solutions” like curing phone addiction.
- synthet – For turning a niche musical explanation into a funny, fascinating breakdown on YouTube.
- Daniel Thrasher – For hilariously dissecting the creative process in a meta-sketch about being original… or not.
Comedic Performance of the Year (Humor Entertainer)
Honoring a performance that stuck in your head and tickled your funny bone.
- Darius & Jai Byrd – For reimagining modern arguments with Shakespearean flair and hilarious timing.
- Yumbo Dump – For producing belly laughs using, well… bellies, in one of the oddest and funniest sketches out there.
- Matthew V – For delivering a dramatic ballad that made ridiculous lyrics strangely moving—and hilarious.
Cleverest Humor Solution Award (Humor Engineer)
For solving a real problem using a clever and humorous approach.
- Lisa Dubois – For creating a hilarious “hide and seek” real estate video that made a house tour feel like a game.
- Visit Sweden – For responding to a country name mix-up by the U.S. President with a brilliant and funny tourism video.
- Tim Reagan – For using drama therapy and humor in classrooms to help teens and adults explore mental health with courage.
Humor Spotlight Award (Humor Advocate)
Celebrating someone who used humor to lift others up in a meaningful way.
- Restovit (Pearson VUE) – For building a joyful workplace culture through trophy traditions, meme-laced communication, and “Thwacky Thursdays.”
- Patty Posthauer – For bringing corny charm and laughter to her classroom and laughter yoga classes alike.
- Mary Morrison – For championing humor education and creating the Legacy of Laughter playbook to guide others.
Keeping Humor Positive Award (Humor Skeptic)
Recognizing a moment when someone gracefully stopped inappropriate humor and promoted better laughter.
- Anthony Jeselnik – For explaining the difference between comedy and trolling, and the responsibility humor carries.
- Eric Murray – For spotlighting ineffective “life hacks” with a sharp, humorous critique.
- Alonzo Clark – For calling out meme ungratefulness with a playful take on “Friendship Etiquette.”
Humorist of the Year (Whole Humorist)
The big one—honoring those who use humor in every aspect of life and work to make a lasting, positive impact.
- Roberta Gold – For years of inspiring others through laughter therapy, daily Zoom “Laugh-a-Lattes,” and a seemingly endless well of positivity—even after breaking her leg on her birthday.
- Robin Phoenix – For founding HEAL*ARIOUS, a powerful humor-based mental health program for Veterans and First Responders.
- Bea Bincze – For bringing humor to leadership across Europe with her Humor Ambassadors program and Humor First Aid Kit workshops.
Congrats again to the 2025 Humor Award Finalists and thank you to everyone who submitted nominations! Very well deserved! And tune in to the Awards Show on April 30th to see the final winners!
