On 5 December 2019, leaders, innovators, and industry professionals gathered in London for the International Brilliance Awards™, celebrating outstanding achievements across Business, HR, Internal Communications, Marketing, and PR.

Held at Le Méridien Piccadilly in Mayfair, the evening brought together organisations and individuals whose work demonstrates true brilliance, measurable impact, and excellence in execution.

A Night of Celebration

The evening was hosted by Liam FitzPatrick, Principal at Working Communications Strategies and a renowned internal communications author, who guided the audience through an elegant program in the Georgian Suite. Guests were treated to a highly anticipated session from special guest speaker Adrian Moorhouse MBE. The Olympic Gold medalist and business leader shared powerful insights on performance and leadership, drawing parallels between elite sport and professional excellence.

Attendees enjoyed a welcome drinks reception and a celebratory dinner, providing a prestigious platform for international networking. The gala underscored the importance of clear objectives and disciplined execution in achieving meaningful organisational success.

Recognising Brilliance Across Industries

The International Brilliance Awards™ 2019 honoured winners across four core programmes:

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

Awards were presented at Brilliance, Gold, and Silver levels, reflecting the remarkable talent and strategic vision of the participants. Key highlights included O2 being recognised for Brand Brilliance and MotorEasy taking home the award for Start Up of the Year. From the innovative use of technology in HR by Capgemini to the standout internal communications campaigns at ITV and AstraZeneca, this year’s winners represent the very best in their fields. Other notable recognitions included the QEII Centre for UK Business of the Year and Burgan Bank for excellence in employee engagement.

Congratulations to All Our Winners

We extend our sincere congratulations to every winner and finalist. Your commitment, creativity, and leadership continue to shape industries and set new standards of excellence.

View full list of 2019 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.