The 2025 Inspiring Workplaces Awards are open. Deadline to enter for all regions is Feb 19, 2025
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Worlds #1 Non-Survey Based Awards
Recognizing
PeopleFirst Organizations
across
North America

 

Enter Now: Deadline Feb 19, 2025

 

Open for entries in 2025 now!

The Inspiring Workplaces Awards recognize and celebrate organizations that have created exceptional PeopleFirst workplaces. For over a decade, the awards have honored those that have created a positive and inspiring work culture for their people – where they feel like they belong, resulting in increased engagement, productivity, and overall success.

The awards are open to organizations of all sizes and industries. Your entry is reviewed by an independent expert judging panel. Their knowledge and experience and our key criteria is used to determine the Top Inspiring Workplaces.

Being named as a Top Inspiring Workplace in North America is a significant achievement for any organization. It not only acknowledges the company’s commitment to creating a positive and inspiring culture people believe in, but it also helps attract and retain top talent, boost morale, and enhance your organization’s reputation.

Multiple Ways to Win

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Everything you need
to know

Download our comprehensive entry pack that details all key dates, fees, FAQ, entry questions, word limits and much more.

Download the entry pack

Why Enter?

The long list of benefits of entering the Awards, and being named a Top Inspiring Workplace, include:

  • Win worldwide acclaim and demonstrate you put your people first

    Internally and to the outside world

  • Retain and attract the best people

    Strengthen your employer brand by being recognised as a Top Inspiring Workplace

  • Recognizing your team’s hard work

    They work all year round to help enhance your people experience

  • Customers buy from Inspiring Workplaces

    Gain trust and a competitive advantage in the modern marketplace where values matter

  • Promoting your achievements 

    To our global community of organisations and social media following with a reach of 100,000+. As well as, to new and old media all over the world

  • Powerful marketing materials

    From logos, certificates, press releases and social posts, we provide you with a host of materials to promote your success far and wide. There is also the option to have your own iconic trophy too.

  • Your achievement recognised forever

    A new dedicated profile page for your organisation to share far and wide. Which can be added to over the years…

  • Opportunity to share your story & inspire 
    We will provide you opportunities via our global community, events, podcast and case studies to share your story far and wide

The entry form explained

There is ONE entry form. It has SIX key facets we believe create an Inspiring Workplace. There are then two extra questions on results and what’s next.

We know that every single organization that enters will be strong in some areas and weaker in others. Don’t let that stop you from entering, as judges take this into consideration.

This is all covered in the entry pack.

  • Purpose & Culture

  • Leadership

  • Wellbeing

  • Inclusion

  • Employee Voice

  • Experience

  • Outcomes

  • What's next?

The categories

Choosing your category could not be easier.

When entering just select based upon the size of your organization.

  • Small

  • Medium

  • Large

  • Enterprise

  • Government

  • Non-Profit

Special recognition

IW understands that each organisation is at different stages of a journey and will be stronger in some areas than others.

These 6 elements of the entry form are able to be specifically judged for special recognition should the organisation wish.

All you need to do is tick a box when submitting the entry.

It is $75 per section you submit.

What happens once you have entered?

  • Entries to judges

    They will then review and send us their scores

  • Finalists announced

    You are one step closer to being named a winner

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    Winners announced

    At our exclusive event all will be revealed. 

Ready to Enter?

You will need to submit your entry on our online platform. It could not be simpler. You can even draft on the platform and save your entry as you go.

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Time to party & feel like a rock star!

This black-tie event will showcase and celebrate the inspiring, people-first organizations that are leading the charge in transforming the world of work.

We have also moved to our best awards venue yet, the Dalcy, so when you do walk up to receive your accolade & applause you’ll feel like a Rock Star! You don’t want to miss it!

Just some of the many reasons to attend 

  • Every one of the Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces announced will be awarded a trophy and invited onto the stage in London!
  • Indulge in a cocktail reception and world class canapés from Aba restaurant.
  • Enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the night to keep the party going.
  • Be recognized for your hard work with industry-recognized certification, and a chance to be featured in video interviews and photo shoots.
  • Meet leaders and professionals from over 50 inspiring businesses and organizations, expanding your professional network and learning from the best in the industry.
  • Celebrate your team’s accomplishments with like-minded professionals, sharing your success stories and making connections that can benefit your career in the future.
  • Have a great night out with your team in tough times!

Join us and let’s work together to change the world by transforming the world of work.

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Check out the 2024 North America Celebration

North America Judges

Thank you to our independent expert panel of judges that give their time for free to run through all your submissions. We’re indebted to you.

  • Jason Lauritsen
    Co-Founder and CEO
    Check-In To Thrive

  • Russell Robinson
    Associate Professor
    American University

  • Greg Simpson
    Managing Director, Employee Experience
    Agent In Engagement

  • Jody Ordioni
    Chief Brand Officer
    brandemix

  • Tracie Sponenberg
    Chief People Officer
    The Granite Group

  • Misty J. Oratokhai
    Chief Operating Officer
    National Children’s Center

  • Tara Furiani

    Chief People Officer

    Not the HR Lady

  • Jared Taylor
    Employee Experience consultant
    Ex-Disney, HP, Edelman

  • Craig Forman
    Founder
    CultureC Consulting

  • Christopher Littlefield
    Keynote Speaker & Founder
    Beyond Thank You

  • Cindy Kravitz
    Director, Leadership Development
    Stryker

  • Tara Furiani

  • Zech Dahms
    Community and Culture Program Director
    achieve Engagement

  • Alex Seiller
    Founder, Chief People Officer
    Alex Seiler LLC

  • Kirsten heads up Employera’s Employer Brand and Culture consulting practice. Previously head of Employer Brand for Glassdoor, she is a go-to industry pro for building, improving and managing your company’s workplace experience, employer brand and reputation. A sought after speaker and influencer, her previous experience includes building and leading global talent brands and experiences for leaders including Visa, and eBay Inc. Before that she was managing supervisor at Fleishman Hillard and began her career in PR at the Horn Group. Kirsten has a BA in Literature and Communications from Westmont College.

    Kirsten Davidson
    Managing Partner, People and Culture, Co-Founder
    Employera

  • Cerys Cook
    Chief People Officer
    Swift Medical

  • Tony Martignetti
    Chief Inspiration Officer, Leadership Advisor & Founder
    Inspired Purpose Partners 

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