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Employee Excellence Awards award ceremony

2027 | Award Ceremony

Employee Excellence Awards

Recognising the People Who Make Every Workplace Work

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Find the award that fits the person

Six quick questions. It takes about a minute.

Question 1 of 6. Who would you like to recognise?

There is no wrong answer here, and you can change it later.

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The ceremony date and venue will be announced soon. Entries are open now.

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Why Enter

Great work deserves to be seen

An independently judged award tells an employee, their colleagues and their family that what they do every day is exceptional.

Every business has a story worth celebrating. Our awards shine a spotlight on the organisations, teams and individuals making a real impact across the region. Whether you're an emerging business, an established leader or an innovative disruptor, this is your opportunity to gain the recognition your achievements deserve. An award is more than a trophy on the shelf. It is proof of excellence that compounds, building trust, visibility and momentum long after the day itself.

Build Credibility

Earn independent industry recognition and the customer trust that comes with it.

Increase Visibility

Gain exposure through press coverage, social reach and year-round award promotion.

Celebrate Your Team

Honour the people behind your success and give them a moment they will never forget.

Stand Above Competitors

Differentiate your business and prove your excellence where it matters most.

Attract More Customers

Leverage powerful, third-party social proof that turns interest into commitment.

Accelerate Growth

Open doors to new partnerships, investment, talent and expansion opportunities.

Award Categories | Free to enter

A category for every kind of role

Employees, rising stars, unsung heroes, apprentices, line managers, teams, champions and great workplaces. There is a category for every one of them.

Employee of the Year AwardRising Star Employee of the Year AwardUnsung Hero of the Year AwardFrontline Employee of the Year AwardApprentice of the Year AwardGraduate Employee of the Year Award+ 27 more
The Journey to the Stage

From the workplace to the stage

A clear path from entry to ovation, whether you are entering yourself or putting a colleague forward.

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Nominations Open

Entries and public nominations are open now, completely free to enter.

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Submit Your Entry

Tell your story across one or more categories. Enter as many as you like.

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Independent Judging

A panel of independent experts reviews and scores every single entry.

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Finalists Announced

The highest-scoring businesses are revealed and celebrated as finalists.

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The Awards Gala

An unforgettable celebration: full details announced soon.

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Winners Revealed

The winners are announced live on stage, one category at a time.

The Judging Process

Credibility is earned, not awarded

The value of recognition rests on how it is judged. Ours is independent, transparent and built on merit, so winning genuinely means something.

Independent Judges

No pay to win. Judges are external experts with no commercial stake in the outcome.

Transparent Scoring

Every entry is scored against a published, weighted criteria framework.

Merit Based Evaluation

Winners are decided on evidence and results, never on reputation or budget.

Industry Experts

Panels are matched to each category, so every entry is judged by people who know the work.

Scoring Framework

100 points

An illustrative weighting. Each category publishes its own criteria so you know exactly how you will be assessed.

  • Contribution and Impact30%
  • Going Beyond the Role25%
  • Colleague and Customer Feedback20%
  • Growth and Consistency15%
  • Evidence Quality10%
Experience The Awards Ceremony

A night for the people who make it all work

An evening of celebration, networking and recognition for outstanding employees, managers, teams and workplaces.

The Showcase
The Showcase
Stage Presentations
Stage Presentations
Networking
Networking
Live Entertainment
Live Entertainment
The Celebration
The Celebration
Questions & Answers

Everything you need to know

The essentials for employees, colleagues and employers thinking about entering, including how to put someone else forward.

Anyone who meets a category’s eligibility can enter, from individuals and teams to whole organisations of any size. Each category sets out exactly who it is open to.

Entry is completely free. You can enter as many categories as you like at no cost, so there is nothing standing between your business and the recognition it deserves.

Absolutely. Customers, colleagues and the wider community can nominate any business they believe deserves to be recognised. A nomination is a wonderful way to champion a business you love.

An independent panel assesses excellence, impact, innovation, customer experience and growth, with criteria tailored to each individual category.

Every entry is scored by the judging panel. The highest-scoring businesses in each category are shortlisted as finalists and invited to the Awards Gala.

Winners are revealed live and in person at the Awards Ceremony.

Contact us

We'd love to hear from you

Questions about entering, sponsorship, tickets or judging? Send a message and we will reply within one working day.

We typically respond within one business day.

Entries for 2027 are open. Free to enter.

Someone you work with deserves the spotlight

Every workplace has someone who makes it better. Now is the moment to make sure they know it.

2027. Venue and ceremony date to be announced.

Free to enter. Takes 10 minutes. No payment, ever.

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