2026 Winners

Talent acquisition winners

THE Harver Early careers award (Up to 7k employees)

The judges were impressed by a program that goes far beyond the internship experience, creating a strong pipeline of future talent for the business. Backed by excellent conversion, acceptance and retention results, the program demonstrates real impact. Judges particularly praised the strong business engagement, data-driven approach and commitment to continuous improvement, making this a standout winner.

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THE Harver Early careers award (Over 7K employees)

Herc Rentals impressed the judges with a clear and impactful early careers program that delivers measurable results. Through a strong development pathway, impressive promotion and retention outcomes, and compelling employee success stories, the program demonstrates a genuine commitment to developing future sales leaders.

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The ARK Solutions Best Careers Website

APTIV impressed the judges with a strong careers website transformation that brought its employer brand to life. Through a clear EVP, authentic employee storytelling, and an enhanced candidate experience, the organisation delivered strong engagement and conversion results, making it a standout example of a careers site driving recruitment impact.

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THE TalentProcure TA Team Excellence Award

The judges praised a team that combined innovation, collaboration, and practical solutions to deliver measurable results at scale. Their strategic approach demonstrated how talent acquisition can create meaningful impact across both the workforce and the wider business.

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Carnival Corporation
Cohesity
OhioHealth
Outcast Clothing
ShipStation Global
TEKGENCE INC
Woolpert

The Galt Candidate Experience Award

McKinney stood out for its authentic, people-first approach to candidate experience, combining inclusive hiring practices, thoughtful use of technology, and genuine human connection. The judges praised a submission full of heart and credibility, demonstrating a clear framework that delivers meaningful outcomes while staying true to its values.

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THE eTeam best use of technology & innovation Award

The judges were impressed by how technology was used to solve a clear business challenge while strengthening human connection throughout the hiring journey. By significantly improving candidate engagement and conversion, increasing careers site hires and reducing recruitment spend, the platform delivered measurable results and proved itself to be a truly game-changing solution.

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The Papaya Global excellence in onboarding award

McKinney has created an outstanding onboarding experience that combines a highly personalised approach with a strong focus on culture, connection and long-term success. Supported by impressive retention results, the programme ensures new hires feel welcomed, engaged and set up to thrive from day one.

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THE Wilson Long-term partnership award

This entry stood out for its strategic, data-driven approach, demonstrating how a partnership can evolve from platform usage into measurable business impact. With exceptional cost efficiency, strong employer brand growth, and clear attribution of hiring outcomes, the submission showcased outstanding results backed by compelling evidence and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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The Agileone contingent workforce award

A standout program that delivered impressive cost savings and measurable business impact through a strong contingent-to-permanent hiring strategy. The judges praised the integration of core values into the talent approach, the success in converting contingent workers into long-term employees, and the ability to adapt to evolving business and market needs while achieving outstanding results.

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Talent tech Categories

the best contingent workforce solution

Humanforce impressed the judges with a compelling and well-articulated solution that delivers exceptional value to a clearly defined market. Its specialist approach, strong customer focus and forward-thinking vision for future growth demonstrated both current impact and long-term relevance, making it a standout entry.

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THE talent tech innovation award

The judges were impressed by a solution that delivers clear, measurable workflow improvements and enables organisations to scale hiring efficiently. Supported by strong client evidence and proven results, it demonstrates both immediate impact and exciting potential for future growth.

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Braintrust
Cielo
Eightfold AI
Harver
High5 Hire
Paradigm
TELUS Digital
WorkGenius
WorkLLama

THE talent tech growth award

RemotePeople impressed the judges with an outstanding submission, combining clear and compelling storytelling with excellent supporting collateral. Their strong growth at scale, commitment to continuous improvement, and ability to address service challenges while delivering measurable success

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THE candidate experience solution of the year

The judges were impressed by a well-rounded and highly effective solution that demonstrated a strong understanding of candidate needs. Backed by compelling client case studies and measurable results, the submission clearly evidenced its impact and credibility.

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THE enterprise tech solution of the year

Popp stood out to the judges for tackling a high-volume challenge with a clear, effective solution. Backed by compelling client results, strong business impact and a clear focus on compliance, the platform demonstrated measurable value and proven success in delivering outcomes for its customers.

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THE recruitment marketing solution of the year

The judges praised the solution that enhances talent engagement and matching throughout the recruitment journey while delivering an outstanding candidate experience. With a compelling value proposition, strong customer outcomes and clear evidence of ROI, the entry demonstrated impressive value and impact, making it a standout winner.

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