AHRI Awards 2026
Recognising exceptional HR achievements and celebrating HR practice that delivers excellence and progress.

AHRI invites individuals and organisations to submit multiple applications, so we encourage you to review the criteria and eligibility for each of our categories before registering.

Individual Awards

• HR Leader of the Year

• HR Practioner of the Year

• Future HR Leader of the Year

• CEO Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion

• HR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion

Organisation Awards

• Best Attraction, Recruitment & Retention Strategy

• Best Learning & Development Strategy

• Best Leadership Development Strategy

• Best Organisational Development & Change Strategy

• Best Use of Technology

• Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy          

• Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy

• Best Employee Experience

• Most Inclusive Workplace

Application Process

Step 1: Register for one/more Award categories
 

• Log in to your AHRI Account (top menu bar)

• Select each of the categories that you wish to apply for from the Tickets Panel (right of screen) and Add to Cart

• Proceed to checkout to confirm your registration

Please note the listed price for each category is the award registration and application fee.

Step 2: Submit your application/s on the AHRI Awards Submission Portal
 

• Review the submission guidelines for Individuals and/or Organisations for a detailed outline of how to complete your application and what details to include.

• Create your applicant profile in the AHRI’s online submissions portal to access:

  • Definitions of the criteria for each award and examples of supporting evidence required. 

  • A submission form to capture details of the individual or the initiative.

  • A page to upload evidence to support your application and referee details.

  • A checklist for your application. This also assists judges in reviewing your application. 

Please note the final deadline for receipt of all submissions, including all supporting documentation is 5.00pm AEST on Tuesday the 29th July.

Our judges are looking forward to reading about your achievements, so we encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible. 

Step 3: Save the date in your calendar for our celebration event in Sydney on the 4th of December.

If you have any other questions or queries with any part of the application process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

Wishing you the best of luck!