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The Gala & Pre-Launch

Welcome to the Employee Excellence Awards

Recognising the People Who Make Every Workplace Work

Pre-Launch: Limited Places

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Employee Excellence Awards

Some moments in business are bigger than deals or profits, they're about recognition, influence, and legacy. The Employee Excellence Awards Pre-Launch is one of those moments. It's where the journey begins, and where you can choose to be seen, heard, and remembered.

2027

Venue and ceremony date to be announced.

Pre-launch registration is free. We'll reach out with exclusive early-access details ahead of the public launch.

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Secure your place, we'll be in touch with details.

The Mission

Where the standard is set out loud

Every organisation runs on its people. The colleague who opens up every morning, the driver who never misses a delivery, the manager who notices when someone is struggling, the apprentice who asks the question nobody else thought of. Most of that work happens without a spotlight.

The Employee Excellence Awards exist to turn the spotlight on: a night where outstanding employees are recognised out loud, in front of the people whose opinion counts most. Their colleagues, their families and their peers.

When

To be announced

Where

To be announced

Entry fee

Free

Deadline

To be announced

Booking Tickets

How to be in the room

Entering and attending are separate decisions. You can do either, both, or enter and decide later.

Finalists are invited

Every finalist receives an invitation to the ceremony.

Tables open next

Full tables of ten are released to entrants and partners once finalists are set.

Invoiced, not carted

Bookings are invoiced on confirmation. No card details are taken on this site.

Key Requirements

What we ask of every entry

A short list, and no small print. These apply across all categories.

  • Entries may be submitted directly by the business or by a third party acting on its behalf.
  • Nominees must confirm they wish to proceed before an entry is judged.
  • Evidence should relate to the last 24 months unless a category states otherwise.
  • Entrants may enter as many categories as genuinely apply, at no cost.
  • Anything commercially sensitive can be marked confidential and is seen only by the panel.
  • Judges declare conflicts of interest and stand aside from scoring connected entries.
Our Process

Six steps from entry to ovation

The same path for everyone, whether you enter on the first day or the last.

01

Nominations Open

Entries and public nominations are open now, completely free to enter.

02

Submit Your Entry

Tell your story across one or more categories. Enter as many as you like.

03

Independent Judging

A panel of independent experts reviews and scores every single entry.

04

Finalists Announced

The highest-scoring businesses are revealed and celebrated as finalists.

05

The Awards Gala

An unforgettable celebration: full details announced soon.

06

Winners Revealed

The winners are announced live on stage, one category at a time.

Free To Enter | 2027

Your business deserves the spotlight

Nominations are free and open now. Enter as many categories as you like. There is nothing to lose and a stage to gain.

Free to enter. Takes 10 minutes. No payment, ever.

24 Award Categories | Free to enter

A category for every kind of role

Employees, rising stars, unsung heroes, apprentices, line managers, teams, champions and great workplaces: 24 ways to be recognised.

Employee of the Year AwardRising Star Employee of the Year AwardUnsung Hero of the Year AwardFrontline Employee of the Year AwardApprentice of the Year AwardGraduate Employee of the Year Award+ 18 more
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