CIPD People Management Awards 2025

WINNERS REVEALED


In our 30th anniversary year, the CIPD People Management Awards celebrated the hard work of the HR, L&D and OD profession. 

We had a fantastic evening on Thursday 25 September at JW Marriott Grosvenor House recognising innovation, creativity and outstanding achievements in the people management profession.

You can register your interest for the 2026 CIPD People Management Awards here.


Judges 2025


Categories


2025

Best apprenticeship scheme

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Best change management initiative

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Best CSR/ESG initiative

Best digital/technology initiative in HR/L&D

Best employee experience initiative

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Best equality, diversity and inclusion initiative (EDI)

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Best health and wellbeing initiative - private sector

Best health and wellbeing initiative - public/third sector

Best HR/ L&D & OD team of the year - private sector

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Best HR/ L&D & OD team of the year - public/ third sector

Best HR/L&D & OD consultancy

Best HR/L&D & OD supplier

Best L&D initiative – private sector

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Best L&D initiative – public/third sector

Best organisational development or design initiative

Best people analytics initiative

Best resourcing initiative

Best reward or recognition initiative

Best SME people management

Best talent management initiative

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Michael Kelly outstanding student award - Advanced

Michael Kelly outstanding student award - Associate

Outstanding HR or L&D Apprentice Award - Level 7 & 5

Outstanding HR or L&D Apprentice Award - Level 3

From The Editor



"As we step into 2025 and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the CIPD People Management Awards, it’s the perfect time to look back on all you’ve accomplished over the past year. The people profession has faced its share of challenges in the last 12 months, but it’s also been a time of incredible impact and innovation across organisations.

These Awards are your opportunity to showcase your achievements and celebrate the vital work of HR, L&D and OD professionals. If you’ve made a difference you’re proud of, now’s your chance to share it."

Eleanor Whitehouse - Editor, People Management Magazine

2025 Ceremony Highlights


About the awards


The CIPD People Management Awards are the benchmark of excellence in HR, L&D and OD. We believe that the people profession can be the force for change. Every year we see exceptional entries that reflect the influence and impact that the people profession has on organisations. By entering these Awards you can showcase your best work and get the recognition you and your team deserve. 


The Awards are open to all organisations, regardless of sector or size and we welcome entries from International organisations. You do not have to be a CIPD member to enter. There are 21 categories to choose from, which address the areas impacting the people profession today and are based on the shared values and standards in the CIPD Profession map. We encourage entries to reflect the CIPD professional principles by demonstrating that work matters, people matter and professionalism matters.


Each year the black-tie awards evening is hosted in the autumn and provides a fantastic atmosphere and opportunity to celebrate amongst 800 peers. The awards is always the perfect event to attend with your teams, who are the reason for this year's excellent entries and finalists. 

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Sponsorship Opportunities


Interested in sponsoring The CIPD People Management Awards 2025?

Becoming a sponsor offers you the chance to align your business with the people, teams and companies that are leading the way in the People profession.

As a marketing and business development opportunity, the CIPD People Management Awards offers you the chance to promote your products and services to our audience. Build your brand at our premier events, whether in person or digitally, in our marketing campaigns as well as on the Awards website.

Get in touch! Contact [email protected].