On 10 December 2020, the global community of leaders, visionaries, and industry professionals came together for the 7th Annual International Brilliance Awards™. This landmark event celebrated the exceptional resilience and ingenuity displayed across the sectors of Business, HR, Internal Communications, Marketing, and PR during an unprecedented year.

Though held virtually to ensure the safety of all participants, the ceremony maintained its signature prestige, honouring organisations and individuals whose work defined excellence and delivered measurable impact in a rapidly changing world.

A Virtual Celebration of Excellence

The digital gala was opened by Maka Quparadze, Head of Awards, who extended a warm welcome to finalists joining from across the globe. She offered a special note of gratitude to the judging panel, whose expertise was vital in identifying the “best of the best” from a record-breaking number of high-caliber entries.

The evening was hosted by the renowned TV presenter Gaby Roslin, who brought her trademark energy and elegance to the virtual stage. The program featured a celebratory atmosphere complete with a performance by comedian Mark Dolan, ensuring that despite the distance, the spirit of celebration remained vibrant.

A highlight of the event was the recognition of our Diamond Sponsor, H&H. Helen Bissett, Founder and Director of Possibility at H&H, addressed the audience, highlighting the vital role of internal communications and people-focused leadership in driving meaningful organisational success during challenging times.

Recognising Brilliance Across Industries

The International Brilliance Awards™ 2020 highlighted outstanding achievements across four core programmes:

• Business Brilliance Awards
• HR Brilliance Awards
• IC Brilliance Awards
• Marketing & PR Brilliance Awards

Winners were awarded at the Brilliance, Gold, and Silver levels, setting a high benchmark for professional standards on both a national and international scale.

From agile leadership and groundbreaking digital transformations to compassionate employee wellbeing strategies and creative marketing pivots, the 2020 winners represent the pinnacle of adaptability and talent. The judges were particularly impressed by the depth of research and the clear, strategic execution demonstrated by this year’s finalists.

Congratulations to All Our Winners

We offer our heartfelt congratulations to every winner and finalist. Your dedication to innovation and your ability to lead with brilliance continue to inspire the industry and pave the way for a brighter future.

View full list of 2020 winners

About the International Brilliance Awards™

Founded in 2014, the International Brilliance Awards™ recognise work defined by clear thinking, strong execution, and meaningful business impact across organisations worldwide.

The International Brilliance Awards™ serve as the flagship programme of the Brilliance Awards family, which includes Business Brilliance Awards, HR Brilliance Awards, Internal Communications (IC) Brilliance Awards, Marketing & PR Brilliance Awards, Sales & Revenue Brilliance Awards, and Sustainability & ESG Brilliance Awards.

Each programme focuses on a distinct area of organisational performance, while maintaining a consistent standard of evaluation through an independent, blind judging process.