This Award will go to the organisation that has put an effective strategy in place that has helped to create a working environment with improved employee engagement and experience. The implementation of this strategy must show measurable results.

This Award will go to the organisation that demonstrates how it has used training to help make advances in the field of customer and/or employee engagement. The training strategy or programme implementation must be measurable, sustainable and have made a positive contribution to the performance and/or productivity of the organisation.

This Award will go to the organisation that can best demonstrate how its use of technology has been instrumental in making advances in the field of employee engagement. The implementation of this technology must be measurable, sustainable and have contributed to the performance and/or profitability of the organisation.

This category recognises initiatives that prioritise attracting, retaining, and nurturing top talent through innovative recruitment strategies and employee-focused programmes. Judges seek approaches that demonstrate measurable success, inclusivity, and long-term impact, showcasing a commitment to building a skilled, diverse, and engaged workforce that drives organisational growth and success.

This Award will go to the organisation that can demonstrate how it has introduced innovation to make advances in the field of employee engagement. This innovation can take the form of new technology new working practices or anything else that has made a positive difference to the organisation and the way it operates.

This category recognises initiatives that unify every aspect of the employee experience to drive engagement, wellbeing, collaboration and development. Judges seek strategies that integrate motivation, satisfaction, and productivity through cohesive programmes, clear communication, and strong leadership. Successful entries will demonstrate how the strategy creates a unified, impactful employee journey that creates a supportive and high-performing work environment.

This Award will go to the organisation that has implemented a strategy to support and improve the wellbeing of its employees’ mental, financial and physical health. The implementation of the employee wellbeing strategy must be measurable and have made a positive contribution to the overall employee experience offering.

This Award will go to the organisation that introduced an effective, sustainable and successful VOE programme that improves its understanding and insight of its people and their working lives and has used that programme to improve its employee engagement offering. The implementation of the VOE programme must be measurable and have made a positive contribution to the overall engagement levels of its employees.

For employee engagement teams who create excellent employee experiences at every touchpoint. Entries should include evidence of how the team work together to deliver the employee experience, evidence of a thriving workplace culture and evidence of employee satisfaction results.

This category celebrates those organisations harnessing collaboration, inclusivity, and employee wellbeing regardless of employees' physical location. We'll be recognising those organisations that prioritise and cultivate an exceptional workplace culture.

This category celebrates organisations with a strong commitment to aligning employee beliefs with corporate ideals. We'll be recognising those who foster a sense of purpose, cohesion, and passion, driving collective success.

This Award will go to the organisation that has successfully implemented a strategy that has improved diversity, inclusion and belonging within their organisation. The success of this strategy must be measurable and have made a positive contribution to the overall employee experience. 

This Award will go to the organisation that has introduced an effective , sustainable and successful Internal Communications strategy that has improved its understanding  and insight of employee behaviour and needs, and has used that strategy to improve its employee experience offering. The implementation of the Internal Communications strategy must be measurable and have made a positive contribution to the overall employee experience offering. 

This category recognises innovative uses of AI to enhance employee engagement and improve employee experiences. Judges seek strategies that effectively integrate AI to personalise employee interactions, streamline communication, and support development. Successful entries will demonstrate how AI has been used to create a more engaging, efficient, and supportive work environment with measurable results.

This category recognises exceptional cross-functional collaboration that drives business success. Judges look for initiatives where teams work together effectively despite physical location to achieve shared goals, enhance innovation, and deliver tangible results. Successful entries will demonstrate how collaboration across functions has improved performance, customer outcomes, and overall organisational growth.