We are thrilled to reveal the finalists for this year’s awards - an inspiring group of individuals and organizations recognized for their outstanding commitment to human leadership and creating a more compassionate, inclusive, and people-centered workplace.
Each finalist has demonstrated extraordinary vision, empathy, and innovation in shaping the future of work. Now, it’s time to celebrate their achievements!
Join us on October 29, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of recognition, celebration, and connection, where we will honor their impact and announce this year’s winners.
This category honors exceptional C-Suite leaders for championing, implementing, and successfully integrating a truly human approach across every department, level, process, and practice within their organization.
This category celebrates exceptional senior leaders who exemplify a truly human approach in their leadership and use their position to drive meaningful, positive change across the organization and their network.
This category shines a spotlight on rising stars within an organization for being exemplary human advocates, allies, and team players. From recent graduates to mid-level managers, these individuals are courageously stepping up as compassionate colleagues and emerging leaders, helping to foster a more human workplace.
This category recognizes an organization or team that has embraced AI not simply as a technological advancement, but as a powerful enabler of meaningful, human-centered transformation.
This category recognises an outstanding team that is role-modelling the company’s values and behaviours and championing a culture where everyone feels they truly belong and can be their true self.
This award recognizes HR leaders working across HR and People functions—such as Chief HR Officer, Chief People Officer, Chief Reward Officer, Head of People, or HR Director (or equivalent roles). These individuals are dedicated to creating a more human workplace culture through their passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to their people.
This category recognizes an individual who has shown remarkable courage by sharing their personal story within the workplace. A human storyteller breaks down barriers, empowers others to speak up, and helps foster a more open, empathetic, and human workplace culture.
This category recognizes a specific team within the organization that exemplifies human-centric values, fostering a culture of collaboration, empathy, and care within the organization.
This award honors organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to cultivating a truly human workplace culture. From company-wide policies to day-to-day practices, these employers prioritize people at every level and across every department—making them not only the best to work for, but also the best to work with.
The Leadership Legacy Award honors an individual whose leadership has made a profound and lasting impact on their organization, industry, or community. This leader has not only demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their career but has also paved the way for future generations. Through their vision, values, and actions, they have built a sustainable legacy that continues to inspire and shape human-centered leadership and culture.
The 2026 winner will be revealed live at the gala evening.