The North East HR&D Awards are back, and if you think that you’re one of the region’s standout human resource development professionals, we want to hear about it. The awards will be held on June 15 at The Fed, Gateshead - for more information, or to submit an entry, visit . Nominations close April 21.
HR&D teams are a key part of the North East’s business community, and the awards provide an opportunity to recognise the talent, hard work and dedication that they’ve shown day in, day out across the last 12 months.
With the help of a good human resource development team, a business is able to carry out the vital work of supporting its employees, building an inclusive and welcoming working culture, and helping both the business and its employees reach their full potential.
We want to celebrate this vital contribution to business in the North East - if you’re an HR&D professional who has gone above and beyond, and whose work is worthy of recognition - or you know someone who is - there’s no better time to enter this year’s awards. Entries can be submitted via the official website - - and will remain open until April 21.
There’s a range of categories to choose from - including HR&D Team of the Year and a new category just added, the Excellence in Apprenticeships award, to name a few - giving you the chance to find the award that’s just right for you. Don’t miss your chance to have your work recognised, and join us on June 15 to celebrate the people who make the North East such an amazing place to work.

The full list of categories is as follows:
- HR&D Team of the Year - in partnership with
- Excellence Resourcing & Reward - in partnership with
- SME People Practice - in partnership with
- 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 Apprenticeships - in partnership with
- Excellence in Leadership - in partnership with &
For more information, or to submit an entry, visit .