Shortlist revealed!

Welcome to the Personnel Today Awards!

Much of what HR and L&D teams do can go under the radar. The Personnel Today Awards gives teams the recognition they deserve! The Awards celebrate the very best achievements in the profession.

After much deliberation from our expert judging panel, we are delighted to reveal this year's shortlist!

Huge congratulations to all of our finalists and many thanks to everyone who entered.

Winners will be announced at the Awards on 17 November 2026 in the glamorous Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's exclusive Park Lane. The evening will consist of a sparkling drinks reception, three course menu, celebrity entertainment, awards ceremony and after-party.

Last year's Awards

Why attend?



1. Learn from the industry

Hear about the projects, ideas and best practice employed by the top HR teams in the country, and come away with learnings you can apply to your own organisation.


2. It’s fun!

The awards are a great opportunity to reward your HR Team with a great night out. Indulge in the drinks reception and a delicious three-course fine dining menu.  Then sit back and enjoy our celebrity host presenting the all important awards ceremony before dancing the night away at the after party.


3. Show that you’re part of the profession

The HR profession’s best will be in attendance, shouldn’t that include you? The PT Awards has represented the crème de la crème of HR in the UK for over two decades. Demonstrate that your organisation is a cornerstone of the great employment practice.



4. Network and entertain

Mingle with key decision makers from HR teams, their suppliers and partners. Or, impress clients at this glamorous black tie event held at the prestigious Grosvenor House on London’s Park Lane, which has hosted renowned events such as the BAFTAs and the Pride of Britain Awards.

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