MeritShare creates a social recognition platform for companies, organizations, and people to publish and distribute awards online and in mobile. Integration with leading social media service amplifies recognition, providing more value to both the grantor and receiver of the awards. MeritShare makes recognition easier to provide, real-time, and creates an authoritative record of all accomplishments by entity or individual. A common awards platform will help users aggregate their awards from various companies, organizations, and peers on a single profile page, creating a credible professional brand online. Future employers can review a MeritShare profile page to validate accomplishments, contributions, and participation.