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Extended Entry Deadline

17 November 2025

Finalists Announced

19 November 2025

Award Ceremony

22 January 2026

HR Brilliance Awards™

Celebrating Brilliance Since 2014

The HR Brilliance Awards™, part of the prestigious International Brilliance Awards, celebrate the people and teams who make workplaces truly exceptional. These awards recognise those who put people at the heart of business — creating cultures where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and everyone feels valued.

From championing diversity and wellbeing to driving learning, engagement, and growth, the HR Brilliance Awards™ shine a light on the leaders and changemakers transforming the world of work.

If you’re helping your people grow, shaping positive change, or redefining what great HR looks like, this is your opportunity to be recognised for the difference you make every day.

 

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HR Brilliance Awards™ Categories

Explore our HR Brilliance Awards™ categories to identify where your organisation’s brilliance shines brightest

HR Agency/Consultancy of the Year Award

The HR Agency/Consultancy of the Year Award recognise outstanding HR consulting firms that provide exceptional services, innovative solutions, and significant value to their clients. These awards celebrate consultancies that demonstrate deep expertise, strategic thinking, and a commitment to helping organisations achieve their human resources goals. By honouring the top HR consultancies, these awards highlight the crucial role these firms play in enhancing workforce management, improving organisational performance, and driving business success.

Brilliance in AI-Powered HR Solutions Award

The Brilliance in AI-Powered HR Solutions Award recognise organisations that leverage artificial intelligence to revolutionise their human resources functions. These awards celebrate innovative applications of AI that enhance HR processes, improve decision-making, and elevate the employee experience. By honouring those who set new benchmarks in AI-driven HR solutions, these awards highlight the transformative impact of technology in shaping the future of human resource management and driving organisational brilliance.

Brilliance in Recruitment & Retention Award

The Brilliance in Recruitment & Retention Award honour organisations that excel in attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent. These awards recognise innovative and effective recruitment strategies, outstanding onboarding processes, and exceptional retention initiatives that create a supportive and engaging work environment. Celebrating companies that set the standard for excellence in talent management, the Brilliance in Recruitment & Retention Awards highlight the importance of building a strong, dedicated workforce to drive organisational success and growth.

Brilliance in Employee Engagement Award

This award honours an organisation for specifically focusing on engaging employees through fostering a corporate culture, empowering Leadership, transparency, recognition and team building. Judges will be looking for a well-thought out strategy linking employee engagement to the heart of the business. This can include motivation programmes that have made a significant difference to an organisation’s performance. Entrants should provide details of the strategy itself, and demonstrate how it measures improvements in engagement and detail the business outputs.

Brilliance in Innovative Use of Technology in HR Award

The Brilliance in Innovative Use of Technology in HR Awards celebrate organisations that leverage cutting-edge technology to transform their human resources functions. This award recognises companies that implement innovative technological solutions to improve HR processes, enhance employee experience, and drive organisational efficiency. By honouring those who set new standards in digital HR, the Brilliance in Innovative Use of Technology in HR Awards highlight the importance of technological advancement in shaping the future of human resource management.

Brilliance in Corporate Wellness Awards

This award celebrates organisations that excel in promoting employee health and well-being within the workplace. The winning organisation will have successfully implemented innovative strategies that prioritise mental, physical, and emotional health, leading to higher employee engagement, lower absenteeism, and enhanced productivity.

Brilliance in Learning and Development Award

The Brilliance in Learning and Development Award recognise organisations that excel in fostering employee growth and development through innovative and effective training programs. These awards celebrate companies that prioritise continuous learning, skill enhancement, and career progression, creating a culture of development and improvement. By honouring leaders in learning and development, these awards highlight the critical role of education and training in driving organisational success and empowering employees to reach their full potential.

Brilliance in Diversity and Inclusion Award

The Brilliance in Diversity and Inclusion Award recognise organisations that excel in promoting and implementing diversity and inclusion within their workplaces. These awards celebrate innovative strategies and practices that create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. By honouring companies that lead the way in diversity and inclusion, these awards highlight the importance of fostering a diverse workforce to drive creativity, innovation, and organisational success.

Innovative Team of the Year Award

The Innovative Team of the Year Award celebrate teams that have demonstrated exceptional creativity, collaboration, and ingenuity in their projects and initiatives. These awards recognise groups that have successfully implemented innovative solutions to complex challenges, driving significant improvements and achieving outstanding results. By honouring the most forward-thinking and dynamic teams, the Innovative Team of the Year Awards highlight the power of teamwork and innovation in driving organisational success and inspiring others within the industry.

HR Team of the Year Award

The HR Team of the Year Award celebrate human resources teams that have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and effectiveness in their roles. These awards recognise HR teams that have successfully implemented innovative strategies, driven significant improvements in employee engagement, talent management, and organisational culture. By honouring outstanding HR teams, the HR Team of the Year Awards highlight the crucial role that human resources play in fostering a positive, productive, and thriving workplace environment.

HR professional of the Year Award

The HR Leader of the Year Award honour outstanding individuals in the field of human resources who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and strategic acumen. These awards recognise HR leaders who have successfully driven transformational change, fostered a positive organisational culture, and significantly contributed to the overall success of their organisations. By celebrating exemplary HR leaders, the HR Leader of the Year Awards highlight the critical role of leadership in shaping the future of human resources and driving business excellence.

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Celebrate your achievements, inspire others, and let the world see what brilliance looks like.

Showcase your brilliance

Put your people, projects, and achievements in the global spotlight.


Earn industry recognition

Be honoured by an esteemed panel of judges and business leaders.


Boost your brand profile

Gain year-round visibility through media, social, and winner features.


Celebrate success

Reward your team’s dedication and inspire excellence across your industry.

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What are the HR Brilliance Awards™?

The HR Brilliance Awards™ celebrate the very best in people management, workplace culture, and organisational development. These awards recognise the HR professionals, teams, and initiatives that are transforming the employee experience, creating workplaces where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered to succeed.

Who can enter the awards?

Entries are open to organisations and individuals worldwide — large or small, public or private, for-profit or non-profit. If your work demonstrates innovation, impact, or excellence in the past 2 years, you’re eligible to enter.

How do I submit an entry?

You can submit your entry via our online platform: https://brillianceawards.awardstage.com. Simply select your category, complete the entry form, upload your materials, and pay the applicable entry fee to finalise your submission.

What happens at the Awards Ceremony?

The ceremony takes place on 22 January 2026 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel London. The evening includes a drinks reception, networking, the official awards presentation, and an after-show party celebrating the winners in true Brilliance™ style.

What are the key dates for 2026?

Entry Deadline: 17 November 2025
Finalists Announced: 19 November 2025
Awards Ceremony: 22 January 2026

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