Judges, Judging Criteria & Feedback
Judges use a consistent and thoughtful scoring framework. Each submission is reviewed in full and scored across six key elements that we believe define an Inspiring Workplace:
- Purpose & Culture
- Leadership
- Wellbeing
- Employee Voice
- Employee Experience
- Inclusion & Belonging
These six key elements help us understand how your organisation supports, empowers and engages its people in practical and meaningful ways. Judges will look for clear evidence, real-world examples and measurable impact. Not just intentions, but outcomes.
To ensure fairness and transparency:
- We designed a single entry form that ensures all submissions are scored using the same structure.
- Judges provide constructive feedback for each entry, celebrating strengths and offering ideas for improvement.
- Glassdoor and engagement scores may be used as tie-breakers only and are reviewed separately by our team.
Full judging details, scoring breakdowns and entry tips are available in the downloadable Judge’s Guide below.
Download the Judges Guide and Entry Questions
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Why PeopleFirst Matters. Insights from our Judges
Independent Judges
Our panel of judges embodies a wealth of knowledge, expertise and dedication to cultivating workplaces that inspire. Spanning different industries, locations and organizations, our judges bring a variety of experiences to the table.
At the Inspiring Workplaces Awards, our judges generously volunteer their time and expertise, serving as pillars of independence and transparency throughout the judging process.
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Jason Lauritsen
Speaker, Author
www.JasonLauritsen.com
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Advita Patel
CIPR President 2025 | Director
CommsRebel | A Leader Like Me
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Asif Sadiq
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
Warner Bros. Discovery
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Céline Schillinger
Founder, CEO | Author of 'Dare to Un-Lead'
We Need Social
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Chris Littlefield
Keynote Speaker & Founder
Beyond Thank You
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Debra Corey
Chief 'Pay it Forward' Officer
DebCo HR LTD
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Dr Juliet Bourke
Human Capital Advisor | Board Member | Professor of Practice
UNSW Business School
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Tracie Sponenberg
Founder, Chief People Officer
Tracie Sponenberg LLC
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Perry Timms
Founder and Chief Energy Officer
PTHR
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Rachel Miller
Founder | Author | Keynote Speaker
All Things IC
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Dr. Jerry Gule
Director | Coach | Chairperson of Boards
Gule Executive Coaching
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Gustavo Tavares
Latam Ambassador and Judge
Inspiring Workplaces