2025 Winners
THE Avenica EARLY CAREERS AWARD
- PayPal
Judges praised PayPal for a strategic early careers approach, integrating technology, analytics, and feedback to enhance efficiency and candidate experience. Their program builds long-term workforce capability, demonstrating innovation, continuous improvement, and a sustainable, future-ready talent pipeline.
- Highly Commended: Grady Health Systems
- Finalists: 7-Eleven, Herc Rentals, National Grid, NRG Energy
The ARK Solutions best careers website
- Smile Brands
Judges praised Smile Brands for a candidate-first careers site that blends authentic storytelling with smart technology. Their strong metrics, continuous improvement, and industry recognition highlight a thoughtful, data-driven, and human approach to attracting and supporting talent.
- Finalists: PayPal
The impellam Group employer brand award
- National Grid
Judges praised National Grid for having an authentic employer brand that clearly aligns with organizational values and delivers measurable impact. Extensive training, inclusive ERG partnerships, and impressive engagement metrics demonstrate thoughtful execution, creativity, and a sustained commitment to embedding culture, purpose, and values across the entire organization.
- Finalists: CoStar Group & NRG Energy
THE Flentis CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AWARD
- McKinney
Judges praised McKinney for delivering an innovative and inclusive candidate experience, combining AI-powered sourcing with personalized outreach. Blind portfolio reviews and diverse panels ensured strong DE&I, while high offer acceptance rates, positive feedback, and clear metrics highlighted their commitment to continuous improvement.
- Highly Commended: Fidelity National Financial
- Finalists: Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Carnival, Endeavor Air & Mott MacDonald
The Wilson TA Team Excellence Award
(<5K Employees)
- o9 Solutions
Judges praised o9 Solutions for their strategic, innovative approach, leveraging technology, process agility, and cross-functional training to drive efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. Their global Workday implementation, proactive pipeline management, and measurable outcomes affect tangible results, cultural impact, and a future-ready TA function.
- Finalists: Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Garlock Flexibles, Mott MacDonald, OTG & Tidelands Health
The MBO partners TA Team Excellence Award
(5K+ Employees)
- 7-Eleven, Inc
Judges praised 7-Eleven for their strategic, data-driven approach and effective use of technology to drive continuous improvement. By optimizing processes, prioritizing internal mobility, and focusing on the candidate experience, the team delivered measurable results, strong operational efficiency, and a clear link between talent initiatives and broader business impact.
- Highly Commended: Grady Health Systems
- Finalists: Carnival, CoStar Group, Endeavor Air, Fidelity National Financial & Ryan, LLC
The Conexis VMS Contingent Workforce Innovation Award
- Tekgence Inc
Judges praised Tekgence for revolutionizing contingent workforce management with a forward-thinking, technology-driven approach. Leveraging AI sourcing, automation, and real-time labor insights improved onboarding, engagement, and overall candidate experience, while shifting hiring from transactional to strategic.
- Finalists: Navy Federal Credit Union