What happens next? Inside the judging process for the HR Leadership & Management Awards

The HR Leadership & Management Awards is one of the most prestigious events in the human resources sector, recognising outstanding individuals and organisations that set the standard for HR excellence. As we prepare for the this year’s awards, excitement is building, and the question arises: what happens next in the judging process? 

Let’s explore how the HR Leadership & Management Awards identifies and honours the most deserving professionals and companies.

The journey to the awards begins with the submission of entries, where organisations provide detailed accounts of their HR initiatives. Once submissions are received, they undergo a thorough review process:

1. Initial Review: All entries are sent for the first round of review, where they are carefully scrutinised to ensure they meet the criteria set for each category.
2. Shortlisting: Entries that demonstrate exceptional quality and innovation are selected to go forward to the shortlist for each category.
3. Scoring by Judges: Judges are divided into panels to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. Each judge scores the entries allocated to them against a predetermined set of criteria.
4. Collation of Scores: The scores are collected and collated, with the entry receiving the highest overall score being declared the winner of that category.
5. Announcement of Winners: The winners are announced at the awards ceremony, celebrating their achievements and contributions to the HR profession.

The HR Leadership & Management Awards is not just a celebration. It’s moment to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary efforts shaping the future of the workplace.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this prestigious event. The HR Leadership & Management Awards will take place on October 16th, 2025. Book your seats now.