Human Resources Awards Categories

These categories recognize innovation in the management and practice of human resources since 1 July 2024.

Nominations that won in the 2026 edition of the awards may be resubmitted for consideration to the 2027 awards. If they have been updated with recent achievements, they may be resubmitted to the categories in which they won. If they have not been updated, they must be submitted to categories different from those in which they won.

Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories include
a. An essay of up to 3,500 characters describing the nominee’s innovative achievements since 1 July, 2024.
b. Optional (but highly recommended), a collection of supporting files and web addresses that you may upload to our server to support your entry and provide more background information to the judges.

L01. Award for Innovation in Employee Engagement
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries

L02. Award for Innovation in Employee Wellbeing Programs (New for 2027)
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries

L03. Award for Innovation in Human Resources Management, Planning & Practice
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries

L04. Award for Innovation in Inclusive Workplace Practices
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries

L05. Award for Innovation in Leadership Development and Succession Planning (New for 2027)
Recognizing programs that identify critical roles and develop succession pipelines, future leaders, and knowledge-transfer practices that strengthen organizational continuity.
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries

L06. Award for Innovation in Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding (New for 2027)
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries

L07. Award for the Innovative Use of Technology in Human Resources
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries

L08. Award for Most Innovative HR Department / Team of the Year
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries

L09. Award for Innovation in Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling
a. All Other Industries
b. Computer Industries
c. Financial Services Industries
d. Government
e. Non-Profit
f. Other Service Industries
g. Public Enterprise
h. Telecommunications Industries