This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This Awards recognizes most senior HR professional within the organization operating at or near Board level. Nominees should be responsible for design and execution of an integrated HR strategy or plan. Roles at this level may typically be entitled Head of HR of Head of Human Capital or similar.

Supporting Evidence (essential):

• Evidence of having made a significant contribution to design and delivery of overall business strategy for their organization
• Evidence of the extent to which HR strategy has made a significant contribution to the business or organization and how this is measured
• Champions and designs HR initiatives that contribute to enhanced organizational capability
• Evidence of the HR function being valued within the organization
• Evidence that they are role models who demonstrate the values of their organization

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

This award recognises the game-changing HR directors of the future.

It is open to any HR professional below HR director level and celebrates the rising stars who have already made a big impact on their organisations. Entrants can enter themselves or be entered by their colleagues. There is no charge for entering this category and if you are entering yourself, please include a confirmation of support from your manager.

Judges will look for:

• A clear narrative of what has been achieved and in what context – how much experience does the candidate have? What sector do they work in? What is the candidate’s background and personal development? This will help the judges compare entries.
• Evidence of the impact the candidate has had on the HR strategy of the organisation in which they work – metrics should be prioritised for this.
• Testimonials from HR and other business leaders on how the candidate has added value to the organisation.

This award recognises HR teams from the public, private and not for profit sectors for their work within the function and their business partnering with other functions. The entry must focus on overall team efforts and demonstrate the function’s collaborative approach and ability to attract and develop excellent HR people.

Judges will look for:

• An innovative approach to people management, taking into account challenges to your industry and the business model in which you operate. Judges will consider the scale of your team and service provision, please ensure this is clear. Context is important, so please include this to give the judges an idea of things like the scale of the team, the kind of resource available and the business environment in which your organisation operates.
• A clear narrative that demonstrates how the team is having an impact on other functions and the wider business
• Evidence of success: how has your team strengthened the organisation – please use metrics, anecdotes and case studies. Judges will consider feedback from customers and how this is sourced.
• The focus of this entry should be on the business impact and outcomes of the HR team specifically. Other elements from within the HR strategy such as wellbeing or learning and development, should be considered for entry in the appropriate category.

The best people-focused CEO category is open to the chief executives of organizations. You cannot self-nominate for this category – nominations are welcomed from the HR director, peers and colleagues.

Submissions for this category should include:

• Testimonials of the CEO’s commitment to and involvement with the organization’s people strategy, including diversity and inclusion
• Evidence of the CEO’s visibility throughout the organization and in the media