>> Nominations are now open and you can enter here <<
We're excited to introduce the fifth edition of the British HR Awards! Will you join our quest to discover and celebrate the individuals, teams and suppliers who are passionate about delivering a world-class people experience?
Nominations are open to everyone and there's no cost to enter. 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.
Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible, said: “We're immensely proud to introduce the fifth edition of the British HR Awards. The need for engaged and agile workforces has never been greater, and it’s the skill, passion, and dedication of HR professionals who are meeting these challenges head-on.”
Below you can find out more about the British HR Awards, including key dates, why you should consider getting involved and how to get started.
Key Dates
- Nominations Open: 1st December 2025
- Nominations Close: 6th February 2026
- Finalists Announced: 4th March 2026
- Winners Announced: 22nd April 2026
>> Nominations are now open and you can enter here <<
Categories
With exciting new categories like ‘AI Initiative of the Year’ and the return of many firm favourites, there’s sure to be a category for you. Explore all the categories by clicking here.
The ‘Best Overall People Experience’ category is decided by employee feedback captured using New Possible’s next generation NP360 assessment. If you choose to enter this category (there's no cost), we’ll send you a personalised feedback link. Feedback can be collected until 25th February. Once Winners are announced, New Possible will share the responses with you, along with a free summary report. You can also request a feedback link by emailing hello@newpossible.io.
Meet our expert Judging panel
Louise Benford, Chief People Officer at The AA | Sharon Benson, HR & OD Director | Emma Djemil, Creator of Rebellious Humans. Resourced at Be Unstoppable. | Kath Ennis, Chief People Officer | Mary Foulkes OBE FCIPD, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Culture at Shelter | Leigh Gannon, Director People & Organisation at PUMA UKI | Catrin Gaston-Penny, Human Resources Director at Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult | Julie Griggs, Deputy Chief People Officer at The Open University | Maria Hawley, Director of People at Fisher German | Melanie Hetherington, Chief People Officer at NatWest Cushon | Dr Tracey Leghorn, Chief Business Services Officer at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK | Vilma Nikolaidou, Director of People and Culture at British Film Institute (BFI) | Janet Roberts, Chief People & Culture Officer at Cycas Hospitality | Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer at People and Transformational HR | Lucy Tobin, People Director at Frontier Economics
What is our Judging panel looking for?
- Impactful initiatives that are clearly explained.
- A clear rationale for why the initiatives were implemented, including their objectives and what has been achieved.
- Evidence of success: What were the overall outcomes and impacts of the initiatives? Ideally metrics, but feedback, anecdotes, or case studies are also welcome. Judges will look for return on investment and tangible impact since implementation.
- Achievements outlined in the entry should have occurred in the past 12 months.
Click here to read some top tips from one of our previous Judges.
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 who 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 teams and individuals recognised by the British HR Awards.
- No cost: There’s no cost to enter. Being accessible to every firm is one of our core principles, and that’s why we’re encouraging entries from a wide range of organisations.
>> Nominations are now open and you can enter here <<
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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