BW People HR Excellence Awards 2026
The 11th edition of BW People HR Excellence Awards 2026 is a celebration of exceptional HR professionals who have made major significant contributions to the human resources industry. Through these awards, BW People is recognising and acknowledging the hard work, ingenuity, and perseverance of individuals and organisations at the forefront of HR innovation and strategy. By shining a spotlight on these individuals and organisations, the industry not only acknowledges their contribution but also inspires others to strive for excellence and innovation. Additionally, the recognition of work in HR field serves to elevate the standards within the industry, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in HR. This, in turn, fosters a spirit of healthy competition and collaboration, ultimately driving the industry forward and benefiting organisations and professionals globally. The awards ceremony will showcase the cutting-edge solutions, strategies and transformative ideas that have revolutionised HR practices, shedding light on the incredible innovation and creativity within the HR industry.
Who Can Nominate?
We are inviting individuals, teams and organisations who have contributed and excelled in these fields of Human Resources.
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- Talent recruitment and selection
- Compensation and benefits
- Health and safety
- Labor laws and compliances
- Training and development
- Employee and labour relations
- Employee well-being
- Technology in HR
- Innovators in HR
- DEI
- L&D
- Rewards and recognitions
- Performance management
- Employer branding
- Other allied HR functions
Esteemed Jury Members
Why Nominate?
A perfect platform to showcase the groundbreaking projects, achievements, and innovative initiatives undertaken by you, your team and organisation in HR in front of the stalwarts and decision-makers in the HR industry.
Be in the league of leading HR leaders and organisations with an exclusive chance to gain knowledge and insights from the latest innovative ideas in HR, pioneering HR technologies, and advances in the HR field.
Network, engage and advocate your work and organisation to the leaders and the elite fraternity from the HR industry.
Create possibilities and valuable connections with potential investors, partners, policy makers, influencers and leaders in the HR industry.
Learn about the upcoming HR technologies, HR trends, labour laws, and HR practices to remain adept with innovative ideas in HR and gain the competitive edge.
Unmatched reach and visibility through coverage on BW Businessworld platforms, BW People website, newsletter and social media platforms.
Rules for Nomination
Please review the nomination guidelines and evaluation criteria carefully before submitting your entry.
- For nomination, the nominating entities must have a running business in India between 1 April 2024 – 1 April 2026.
- Organisations with a strong record in HR innovation, outstanding work culture, establishing and expanding new businesses with exceptional HR practices, and demonstrating a strong commitment to employee well-being are welcome.
- The nomination form must be filled online by the nominees by the deadline date to be able to present the work before the eminent Jury.
- Incomplete, misleading or incorrect forms are liable to get rejected. Furnishing wrong information may lead to cancellation of nomination.
- All relevant documents need to be submitted at the time of filling the form in the prescribed format only. The BW People Team is not responsible for missing information or rejection if supporting documents are not submitted.
- Nomination fees are mandatory to appear before the eminent Jury. Payment of the fee does not guarantee an award. The fee covers processing of forms and arranging the presentation before the eminent Jury.
- The nomination form needs to be correctly filled before payment. No editing is permissible after payment. Entries without payment are incomplete and liable to rejection.
- Multiple nominations can be filled from a single organisation. Payment is mandatory for each nomination separately.
- Documents must be submitted in the required formats only and should be viewable across multiple browsers and platforms. Password-protected documents may be rejected.
- If the eminent Jury requires additional information for verification or understanding of the nominee’s work, nominees must provide the supporting information. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the nomination.
- After internal screening by the BW People Team and Knowledge Partners, nominations are presented before the eminent Jury for fair and thorough evaluation.
- The Jury comprises senior professionals from the HR ecosystem. Eligible nominees are required to pitch before the Jury through a virtual presentation.
- Demonstrated leadership and excellence in HR
- HR innovation and groundbreaking initiatives
- Commitment to employee well-being and progressive people practices
- Achievements and contribution to specific HR initiatives or advocacy issues
- Contribution to community and sustainability
- Advocacy for equity at workplaces
- Introduction of pioneering HR technology
Nomination Form
The Nominations Are Closed Now
Thank you for your interest in the BW People HR Excellence Awards 2026. The nomination window has now closed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about nominations, eligibility, payments, jury evaluation and the selection process.
01What is the process of nomination?
There is an online process for submission of nominations. Individuals and organisations can register, access and fill the nomination form, submit relevant documents and make the nomination fees payment for completing the process.
02Can a nominee submit the nomination form now and pay nomination fees later?
Without the payment of nomination fees, the nomination process is incomplete, and the form is liable to get rejected.
03Can an organisation nominate for multiple awards?
Yes, multiple nominations can be filled by individuals or organisations. The category of nomination should be exclusive for each nomination.
04How to make the payment for nomination?
Once the nomination form is filled, the nominee is directed to a payment page with a link. If there are problems in processing the payment, kindly go to the Contact Us section on this website and contact our team.
05Are there modifications possible once the nomination form is filled?
Changes are not possible once the nomination form is filled. Please fill the form correctly and to the best of your knowledge. Providing wrong information can make the nomination liable to rejection.
06Is the nomination fee refundable?
The nomination fee is non-refundable and paying the nomination fees does not guarantee an award. The nomination fee is taken for the nominations screening process and arranging the jury for awards.
07Can I submit my documents for nomination and not appear in front of Jury for evaluation?
Presenting the pitch in front of the Jury is mandatory. It is a live virtual meet and confirmation for the time to present before the Jury is confirmed from all eligible institutions.
08Is the document submission and shortlisting during the jury meet the only criteria of selection?
If at any point of time the jury members feel that they want any additional information or documents to substantiate or verify your nomination, we can ask for more details to cross-check.
Contact Us
Have questions about nominations, registrations or speaking opportunities? Connect directly with our team.
For Nominations & Speaking Opportunity
Ashish Kumar
Phone: +91 9717922747
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