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Now in our fourth year, the British HR Awards are back to discover and celebrate the individuals, teams and suppliers that are passionate about delivering a world-class people experience!
Firms previously taking part include start-up pioneers, tech unicorns, global titans, not for profits and everything in between. However big or small, we’d love to hear how your initiatives are helping to create a better working world.
There's no cost to take part and you can enter here.
Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible, said: “After a colossal 2024 campaign that showcased the incredibly talented, dedicated, and passionate teams and individuals fuelling thriving workplaces across the UK and beyond, we're excited to kick off our search for HR's 2025 all-stars. We look forward to revealing the Finalists and Winners in due course.”
Key Dates
Nominations Open: 18th November 2024
Nominations Close: 17th January 2025
Finalists Announced: 12th February 2025
Winners Announced: 2nd April 2025
Why get involved?
- Promote your organisation to a wide audience: Being named a Finalist or indeed a Winner will help to raise the profile of your organisation across customers, partners, and potential employees.
- Recognise the work of your people: Highlight the individuals and teams that are helping to power your organisation forward.
- Receive great PR: We’ll be profiling our Winners and issuing a press release to help promote the Winners of the British HR Awards.
- Promote the UK as a people leader: By taking part and sharing your success stories you’ll be helping to showcase the UK as a global leader.
- No cost: There’s no cost to take part. Our mission is to be accessible to every firm and that’s why we’re encouraging entries from a wide range of organisations.
Meet our expert Judging panel
- Louise Benford, Chief People Officer, The AA
- Sharon Benson, HR & OD Director
- Anne Billson-Ross, Group HR Director, Taylor Wimpey
- Kath Ennis, Chief People Officer, WPP Specialist Communications
- Mary Foulkes OBE FCIPD, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Culture, Shelter
- Leigh Gannon, Director People & Organisation, PUMA UKI
- Julie Griggs, Director of People & Partnering, The Open University
- Maria Hawley, Director of People, Fisher German
- Dr Tracey Leghorn, Chief Business Services Officer, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
- Vilma Nikolaidou, Director of People and Culture, British Film Institute (BFI)
- Melanie Punch, Board Advisor to Chapter 2
- Janet Roberts, Chief People & Culture Officer, Cycas Hospitality
- Tara Ryan, VP of People Experience, Monzo
- Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer, People and Transformational HR
- Lucy Tobin, People Director (Europe), Frontier Economics
- Nate Harwood, Founder, New Possible
Categories available
Overall Awards (open to organisations and suppliers from any sector)
- Best Overall People Experience*
- Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year (Sponsored by LevelUP Talent Solutions)
- L&D Initiative of the Year
- Recruitment Initiative of the Year
- Culture Initiative of the Year
- Change Management Initiative of the Year
- Data Initiative of the Year
- Innovation of the Year
- Start-Up of the Year
- SME of the Year
- Large Organisation of the Year (Sponsored by Virgin Incentives)
*Decided by employee feedback, learn more below.
People Awards
- Leader of the Year
- Rising Star of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- People Team of the Year (<500 employees)
- People Team of the Year (500-1,000 employees)
- People Team of the Year (1,001-5,000 employees) (Sponsored by The Electric Car Scheme)
- People Team of the Year (>5,000 employees)
Supplier Awards
- Consultancy of the Year (<25 employees)
- Consultancy of the Year (25+ employees)
- Employee Benefits Provider of the Year
- Recruitment Partner of the Year
- Technology Partner of the Year
Sector Specific Awards
- Financial Services Company of the Year
- Professional Services Company of the Year
- Technology Company of the Year
- Retail Company of the Year
- Hospitality & Leisure Company of the Year
- Not for Profit of the Year
- Public Sector Organisation of the Year
- Engineering Company of the Year
- Manufacturing Company of the Year
- Construction Company of the Year
Take part in the ‘Best Overall People Experience’ category
The ‘Best Overall People Experience’ categories are decided by employee feedback captured using New Possible’s next generation NP360 assessment. To receive a personalised feedback link, email us at hello@newpossible.io, or register your interest via the entry form. Feedback can be collected until February 5th.
NP360 is a short survey that gathers a 360-degree view of your people experience across seven themes, including satisfaction, wellbeing, work-life balance, relationships, purpose, culture and engagement. Individual responses are anonymous, and feedback is only shared with you.
After Winners have been announced, New Possible will provide you with a copy of responses and a free summary report.
Getting started
To enter an organisation or individual, please click here.
To discuss our awards further, email hello@newpossible.io, or call us on 0161 706 0618.
Good luck to all nominees in this year’s British HR Awards!
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