#HRExcellenceAwards
HR Excellence Awards Key Dates (North Asia)
Honoring HR Excellence & Innovation Across the Region
The world of HR is evolving like never before – powered by cutting-edge technologies, shifting workforce priorities, and an unrelenting drive to put people first. The HR Excellence Awards 2026 is here to celebrate the courage, creativity, and commitment that is shaping the future of human capital management.
At its core, the HR Excellence Awards honours trailblazing HR teams and individuals whose outstanding work has elevated the employee experience, strengthened workplace cultures, and enhanced HR effectiveness. By bringing together the brightest minds in HR, we foster a collective force that champions the evolution of HR leadership, transformation, and excellence.
What makes this event exceptional is that it is a peer-reviewed process. Recognition at the HR Excellence Awards is more than an achievement – it’s a testament to your impact, leadership, and ingenuity, as judged by a distinguished panel of HR professionals.
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This year, we shine a powerful spotlight on breakthrough strategies and visionary policies that have redefined employee engagement, driven organisational growth, and propelled businesses to new heights. With 25 meticulously curated categories, the 2026 edition will showcase the boldest innovations and transformative achievements across the HR landscape.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the brilliant minds redefining workplaces, championing employee well-being, and leading the HR revolution. Step onto this influential platform to share insights, exchange ideas, and connect with trailblazers from across the region.
This is YOUR time to elevate your organisation’s achievements, inspire change, and set bold new industry benchmarks. Let’s celebrate the remarkable people and innovative practices at the HR Excellence Awards 2026!
What’s new in 2026?
Excellence in AI-Enabled Workforce Transformation
Excellence in HR Business Partnering
Excellence in Leadership Development
Excellence in Next-Generation Recruitment/ Development
Excellence in Transformative HR Policies
Excellence in Transnational Talent Attraction & Integration
Excellence in Women Empowerment Strategy
Excellence in Workforce Planning & People Analytics
Excellence in Workspace Design
WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER?
Human Resources Online prides itself in creating value-add events and awards that reflect on the dynamic HR industry and its peers on delivering high-impact results, creating positive experience and opportunities for those who take part.
By entering the HR Excellence Awards 2026s, you can:
Create buzz around your deserving work
Blowing your own trumpet as some might say, but this is about giving yourself a pat on the back and recognising a job well done. Boost your team morale and prove your worth to the business.
Pause from the hustle and bustle to look back at your milestones
Wow! You have weathered through all the storms – internal restructuring, getting buy-in from management for budget approval, and you have never shrugged your responsibilities as a business partner.
As you prepare your entries, take this time to regroup as a team and look back on your journey and achievements over the past year.
Inspire and lead through change
Dare to be different. It begins with leading with the right mindset as this will be the best source of motivation that will help redefine your team’s purpose, acknowledge the contributions of your team members and pave the path for greater heights.
Build a legacy bigger than you can imagine
Nothing comes easy without hard work. Be recognised and credited for being the trailblazer that sets you apart from the rest.
Opening endless opportunities
A testament to your hard work, resilience, and grit, participating in the awards will open endless opportunities to further grow and nurture your team, for great employer branding. Be known as being part of an award-winning team (or individual) and add it to your list of achievements!
Entries will close on 17 July 2025 so start your entry today!
PANEL OF JUDGES
The HR Excellence Awards will be evaluated at the highest standards by the most eminent senior HR experts and thought leaders. These hand-picked individuals are committed to giving your entries all the dedication they need in order to sieve out the finest HR teams and leaders who have taken their profession to the next level.
Our expert judging panel will be announced soon. Keep an eye on our page for all updates on the judging panel.
Are you interested in becoming a judge yourself, or would you like to nominate someone? Please contact: Selina Kwok at +852 2695 6606 or selinak@lighthouse-media.com
Video highlights from our past awards
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