The new North East HR&D Awards are launching for 2023, as we kick off our search for the region’s human resource development stars. The awards are all about celebrating the HR&D profession whilst raising the profile of the North East as a fantastic place to live and work.
There are 10 categories that can be entered, representing a range of ways that HR&D professionals can excel, and a glitzy awards evening will be held on June 15 at The Fed, Gateshead.
HR&D is a vital part of a business’ success - helping to build a skilled and talented workforce, giving employees the chance to reach their full potential and take a business to the next level. This role has been more important than ever in recent years, as obstacles like the Covid-19 pandemic have made it necessary to have a workforce that is skilled, adaptable and properly supported.
The awards are open to organisations and individuals across the North East, from Teesside up to Northumberland, who have demonstrated the ability to promote this all-important development and build diverse, capable teams that are able to meet the challenges of the present day.
It might be through the innovative use of technology to improve development, a focus on health and wellbeing, or a championing of diversity in the workplace, to name just a few ways that HR&D teams can distinguish themselves.
Entries are open until Friday April 21, and can be submitted via the official website - . The awards are a fantastic opportunity to have the important work of HR&D professionals properly recognised - so if you think that you know of an individual or organisation who fits our category criteria, don’t hesitate to submit an entry now.
Journal editor Graeme Whitfield said: "We are excited to be launching these new awards designed to recognise and celebrate the people profession.
"We encourage applications from all sizes of businesses, across the whole of the region, of any work or projects over the last two years.
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"We are delighted to be working with the North East Work & Talent Advisory Board, a group of professionals working within a range of sectors with a shared interest in ensuring the North East builds and maintains its profile as a great place to live and work and has the talent pipeline it needs to thrive.
“Totally free to enter, with a simple submission form, the awards allow people to stop and reflect on achievements and importantly come together to celebrate."
The awards are in partnership with Jackson Hogg, Northumbrian Water Group, Sullivan Brown HR Recruitment and Womble Bond Dickinson.
The full list of categories is as follows:
HR&D Team of the Year - in partnership with
Excellence Resourcing & Reward - in partnership with
Excellence in SME People Practice
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Excellence in Inclusivity & Diversity
Excellence in Supporting Armed Forces Talent
Excellence & Positive Impact - in partnership with
Excellence in Organisational & People Development
Excellence in People Innovation through Technology
Excellence in Health & Wellness - in partnership with
Excellence in Leadership
For more information, or to submit an entry, please visit