Excellence in People Development

This award recognises organisations that demonstrate a sustained commitment to developing their people across all career stages. It celebrates employers that embed learning, leadership and career development into everyday working life, creating a culture that supports engagement, progression and long-term performance.

Entry criteria:

• A clear approach to people development across different career stages.
• A strong learning and development culture, including coaching, mentoring or continuous learning.
• High levels of employee engagement and participation in development activity.
• Evidence of impact on outcomes such as retention, progression, leadership capability or performance.
• Visible leadership commitment to developing people and sustaining a learning culture.