The nominations for the Hr NETWORK National Awards 2017 have opened and this is your chance to RECOGNISE, ACKNOWLEDGE and REWARD your champions from the Scottish HR profession in 2017. Established in 2007 by Founder and Publisher of Hr NETWORK Magazine Lee Turner, the Hr NETWORK National Awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious people awards in the UK attracting a sell-out audience of 800 top HR and ‘people’ industry professionals.

With seventeen categories, which will determine the top performing HR people, teams, projects and organisations for their efforts in the Scottish people development and management arena, nominations are being sought from across all sectors in Scotland. Following the initial online nominations, which includes an interview process for all shortlisted finalists, the winners of the Hr NETWORK Awards 2017 will be announced at the annual glittering Gala Dinner being held once again at the hugely impressive Glasgow Hilton on Thursday 9th November 2017.

The ‘Nominations Intention’ scheme captures early interest from those intending to nominate and provides insight on criteria, as view of what the judges are looking for and ongoing updates on all the categories during the nominations process, running from 1st March to 31st May 2017. To register your interest in the Nominations and for further category details, Tel: 0131 625 0358 or email: awards@hrnetworkscotland.co.uk

Table sales for this year’s awards are in extremely high demand as anticipated and organisations wishing to host a table of 10, are strongly advised to secure their table as soon as possible.

The awards categories are judged in two sections, People categories and Projects categories.

People
These categories focus on individuals (except for the HR Team category). Judges are looking for exceptional individuals who MUST demonstrate that they are at the top in their respective role.

Projects
These categories focus on projects/specific initiatives that have had a measurable impact in the organisation.

Award categories and sponsors:

Learning & Development Award of the Year – sponsored by: Search Consultancy
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/learning-and-development-award-of-the-year/

Organisational Development Award of the Year – sponsored by: Tesco Bank
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/organisational-development-award-of-the-year/

HR Graduate of the Year – sponsored by: Brodies LLP
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/HR-Graduate-of-the-year/

HR Specialist of the Year – sponsored by: HR Consultancy
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/HR-Specialist-of-the-year/

Strategic People Project of the Year – sponsored by: Standard Life
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/strategic-people-project-of-the-year/

Corporate Responsibility Award of the Year – sponsored by: SSE
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/corporate-responsibility-award-of-the-year/

HR Business Partner of the Year – sponsored by: Right Management
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/HR-business-partner-of-the-year/

Talent Management Programme/Project of the Year  – sponsored by: Thomas International
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/talent-management-programme-of-the-year/

HR Assistant/Officer of the Year – sponsored by: Standard Life
For further information visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/hr-assistantofficer-of-the-year/

Attraction and Resourcing Award of the Year – Available to sponsor
For further information, visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/attraction-resourcing-award-of-the-year/

HR Manager/Advisor of the Year – sponsored by: Michael Page HR
For further information, visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/hr-manageradvisor-of-the-year/

Employee Engagement Award of the Year – sponsored by: ScottishPower
For further information, visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/employee-engagement-award-of-the-year/

HR Team of the Year – Available to sponsor
For further information, visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/hr-team-of-the-year/

Best Employer/Workplace of the Year – sponsored by: Tesco Bank
For further information, visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/best-workplace-of-the-year/

Chief Executive of the Year – sponsored by: Advanced Boardroom Excellence
For further information, visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/chief-executive-of-the-year/

HR Director of the Year – sponsored by: Syme Drummond
For further information, visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/HR-Director-of-the-year/

Outstanding Contribution to Scottish HR or Lifetime Achievement Award– Available to sponsor
For further information, visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/lifetime-achievement-award/

Nominations

To see the full criteria and to make your nomination, please visit: www.hrnetworkjobs.com/events/awards/

If you have any enquiries in relation to nominations, sponsorship or becoming a table host at the Gala Dinner at the Glasgow Hilton on Thursday 9th November 2017, please contact: Tel: 0131 625 0358 or email: awards@hrnetworkscotland.co.uk

Good luck with your nominations!