#HRExcellenceAwards
HR Excellence Awards Key Dates (North Asia)
Join the HR Excellence Awards’ Hall of Fame –
where innovation meets recognition
The world of HR is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by cutting-edge technology, evolving workforce expectations, and an unwavering focus on employee wellbeing.
At HR Excellence Awards 2025 (formerly known as the HR Distinction Awards), we are committed to celebrating the trailblazing achievements that are redefining the future of human capital management. This prestigious event returns to Hong Kong once again, marking a new chapter in HR excellence.
This year, prepare for an unparalleled showcase of groundbreaking HR strategies, pioneering policies, and transformative initiatives that have left a lasting impact on employee engagement, organisational growth, and business success.
The HR Excellence Awards proudly honours the best-in-class HR teams and professionals, those who are setting new benchmarks and driving industry-wide progress.
Join us for this grand celebration, where we spotlight the remarkable dedication and achievements of HR leaders who have shaped the industry. As the region’s only HR awards judged through a rigorous peer-review process, the recognition you receive here is a true testament to excellence, innovation, and impact – evaluated by a distinguished jury of seasoned HR professionals.
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This is your moment to set new industry standards and elevate your organisation’s achievements to the highest level!
What’s new in 2025?
Excellence in Employee Volunteerism
Excellence in HR Change Management
Excellence in HR Communication Strategy
Excellence in HR Innovation
Excellence in Internship Recruitment/Development
Excellence in Talent Management
Excellence in Total Rewards Strategy
HRLeader of the Year
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 2025, 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 16 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
PAST JUDGES
We would like to thank our past judges for their time and effort in 2024.
Davis Liu
Director, Training & Development
ATAL Engineering Group
Edward Hung
Human Resources Director, Hong Kong and Macau
DKSH
May Szeto
Director, Human Resources
Empire Group Holdings
Wicky Cheng
Global Director, Talent Learning and Organizational Development, Global HR
Fresenius Medical Care
Video highlights from our past awards
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