Each category below recognises the impact HR and people development professionals have on businesses and their people.

HR Professional of the Year
HR Professional of the Year
Sponsored by CWJ
This award is for an individual who can demonstrate outstanding HR contribution. Entries should explain the contribution this ...
L&D Professional of the Year
L&D Professional of the Year
Sponsored by GF HR Consulting Ltd
This award is aimed at L&D professionals working within an organisation who can demonstrate a clear understanding of best ...
HR Rising Star
HR Rising Star
Sponsored by Girlings Solicitors
The Rising Star award aims to recognise up‐and‐coming HR practitioners that are set for a bright future. They are the future ...
Excellence in L&D
Excellence in L&D
Sponsored by New Appointments Group
This award looks for learning and development interventions that have significantly benefited the organisation, particularly ...
Excellence in Recruitment
Excellence in Recruitment
Sponsored by itris
This award is to recognise and celebrate an individual, team, agency or consultant who exemplifies excellence in all aspects ...
Speaker of the Year
Speaker of the Year
Sponsored by ESP
Over the last year we have had the pleasure of an eclectic mix of speakers for CIPD events in Kent. After each event we have ...
Consultancy of the Year
Consultancy of the Year
Sponsored by Moore People
This category recognises the achievements of HR consultants and consultancies. Entries are welcome from consultancies that can ...
Health and Wellbeing Initiative Award
Health and Wellbeing Initiative Award
Sponsored by KML OH
This award is for organisations who can demonstrate how specific employee health, fitness or wellbeing initiatives are making ...
HR Team of the Year
HR Team of the Year
Sponsored by Loch Associates Group
This award is aimed at HR teams that can demonstrate genuine strategic status within their organisations. Entries should ...
Student of the Year
Student of the Year
Sponsored by Christ Church Business School
Studying is not just about acquiring relevant knowledge – successful students apply what they have learnt to bring about real ...