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The Wales HR Awards recognises and celebrates excellence across the HR profession in Wales.


Best HR Initiative

This award aims to recognise individuals who are dedicated to improving the workforce and their business environment. The judges will be looking for individuals who gone above and beyond to deliver a strategy which includes diversity and inclusion, as well as CSR, Health and Wellbeing.


HR Director of the Year

This award is open to HR professionals at director level working in any sector. The judges are looking for a demonstration of the contribution the individual has made to the organisation by developing an effective HR function as well as a wider participation in business leadership. Entrants may use testimonials from across the organisation.


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Best Use of the Welsh Language in HR

This award is for an HR Team / Professional who has successfully delivered bilingual HR services throughout their organisation or business. The judges will be looking for evidence or examples, by virtue of the HR team/professional’s work, that the workforce has an appreciation of the Welsh language and its use in the day to day running of the organisation / business.



HR Assistant/Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

This award recognises the HR assistant, trainee or apprentice that has demonstrated excellence and the potential to become a future HR leader. The award looks to recognise the rising stars already making a difference within their organisation. Entrants can nominate themselves or be entered by their managers / colleagues.


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Best HR Professional – Financial/Professional Services

This award is open to HR professionals working in the financial or professional services sector. The judges are looking for a demonstration of the contribution the individual has made to the organisation by developing the people strategy alongside the organisation’s vision, values and purpose.


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Best HR Professional – Public/Third Sector

This award is open to HR professionals working in the educational, public, charity or not-for-profit sector. The judges are looking for a demonstration of the contribution the individual has made to the organisation by developing the people strategy alongside the organisation’s vision, values and purpose.


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Best HR Professional – Digital/IT

This award is open to HR professionals working in the Digital / IT sector. The judges are looking for a demonstration of the contribution the individual has made to the organisation by developing the people strategy alongside the organisation’s vision, values and purpose.



Best HR Professional – Manufacturing/Engineering

This award is open to HR professionals working in the manufacturing, engineering and scientific industries—including life sciences and healthcare. The judges are looking for a demonstration of the contribution the individual has made to the organisation by developing the people strategy alongside the organisation’s vision, values and purpose.



HR Consultancy of the Year

This category recognises the achievements of HR consultancies across Wales. Entries should come from consultancies who can show a measurable positive impact for clients and will be judged on specific projects. Entries must be accompanied with a testimonial from a client as supporting material. Entries may be submitted by a consultancy, consultant or a client.



Inspiring Great Leadership

This award, new for 2020, aims to recognise organisations that are dedicated to improving and sustaining their workforce and their business environment. The judges will be looking for organisations who have leadership at the heart of their business and an employee engagement strategy which inspires, excites and values the workforce.


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Best HR Professional – Transport’

This award is open to HR professionals working in the Transport sector. The judges are looking for a demonstration of the contribution the individual has made to the organisation by developing the people strategy alongside the organisation’s vision, values and purpose.


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HR Team of the Year (private sector)

This award recognises the HR team that has demonstrated excellence within their department and across the wider organisation. The judges are looking for examples of how the HR function is shaping the people agenda alongside the business strategy to generate positive results and deliver benefits to the bottom line.


HR Team of the Year (public sector)

This award recognises the HR team that has demonstrated excellence within their department and across the wider organisation. The judges are looking for examples of how the HR function is shaping the people agenda alongside the business strategy to generate positive results and deliver benefits to the bottom line.