Australian HR Awards 2026

The Australian HR Awards is the country’s flagship celebration of HR excellence, staged by HRD (Human Resources Director) as a black-tie gala at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney. Across an evening of networking, dinner and awards, the ceremony recognises the individuals, teams and employers setting the standard in talent, culture, wellbeing and people leadership. Winners are drawn from a rigorous, independently judged programme spanning categories from HR Director of the Year to Best Workplace. For Australia’s HR community, it’s both a night of recognition and a barometer of the people practices shaping the nation’s best workplaces.