2025
Last year’s Awards celebrated stories of ambition, collaboration, and impact from across the talent community. The highlights below capture just a glimpse of the people, ideas, and moments that made the 2025 Awards so special.
A snapshot of the people, stories, and moments that defined the Talent Labs Awards 2025
With that energy and inspiration carrying forward, nominations are now open for the Talent Labs Awards 2026!
The Talent Labs Awards exist to shine a light on the work that often happens quietly behind the scenes. Every nomination tells a story. Of challenges faced. Of decisions made. Of outcomes achieved. Together, these stories form a powerful snapshot of the talent profession today and where it’s heading next.
Why nominate?
Being part of the Awards is about recognition, but it’s also about contribution. It’s a chance to:
• Celebrate the people behind the progress
• Share learning with the wider talent community
• Showcase outcomes, not just intentions
• Give your work the platform it deserves
Whether you’re nominating your own organisation, a team you’re proud of, or a partner who made a difference, the Awards are designed to recognise excellence at every stage. The Talent Labs Awards are are judged by a panel of experienced talent professionals, people who understand the challenges, context and realities of doing this work well.
They are ONLY peer-to-peer judged Awards within the talent space.
You’ll also find clear guidance to help you tell your story with confidence. If you’ve delivered work that made an impact, now is the time to put it forward.
Tell your story. Celebrate your people. Be part of the Talent Labs Awards 2026.
Early bird entry is now open until 14 February, with entries priced at £120 per submission (£150 after this date)
Need some inspiration?
Read The Talent Labs Awards 2025 Case Studies, or as we call it - our Book of Brilliance!
Important Dates
Nominations Open: Thursday 8th January 206: 9am
Nominations Close: Friday 13th March 2026: Midnight
Judging Commences: Monday 23rd March 2026
Shortlist Announced: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Final Round Judging: Thursday 30th April 2026
Awards Night: Thursday 4th June 2026
