GRAND Mental Health Honored by UKG for Innovation in Payroll Strategy
Tulsa, Okla. — [Nov. 21, 2025] — GRAND Mental Health has been named one of only 16 organizations worldwide to receive a 2025 UKG Innovation Award, selected from more than 80,000 UKG clients across the globe. UKG is one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of AI-powered HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions.
This year’s honorees include some of the most recognized organizations in the country—such as the NFL, Campbell’s, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and The George Washington University—placing GRAND among an elite group celebrated for exceptional innovation and meaningful organizational impact.
The Innovation in Payroll Strategy Award recognizes organizations that have reimagined payroll as a strategic driver of operational success. For GRAND, the shift to an automated system has enhanced accuracy, increased transparency, and created a smoother experience for employees — an important step for an organization providing 24/7, 365-day care.
“Our employees work around the clock to deliver critical mental health care to communities across Oklahoma,” said Trica Walters, Chief Experience Officer at GRAND Mental Health. “Leveraging UKG technology has allowed us to better support our people and streamline essential processes so we can stay focused on the work that matters most.”
“We’re honored to receive this recognition from UKG,” said Josh Cantwell, Chief Executive Officer of GRAND Mental Health. “Being named among industry-leading organizations