Your team has invested in better people strategies; transforming employee experience, rolling out new HR technology, strengthening culture, advancing diversity and inclusion, or building programmes that are genuinely changing how your organisation works. But if those achievements stay buried in internal presentations and annual reports, your industry may never see them.
With just two weeks left, HR leaders and organisations across Africa have until 16 September 2026 to enter the 2026 Future of HR Awards, celebrating the people, technology and culture initiatives redefining human capital management across the continent.
What's at stake if you sit this one out
- Visibility. Winners gain media coverage, industry recognition and social visibility; the recognition that could be yours may go to a competitor instead.
- Employer brand. Talent wants proof, not promises. Independent recognition gives your careers page and culture messaging something competitors' claims can't match.
- Benchmarking. Is your HR technology strategy ahead of the curve? Is your wellbeing approach competitive? Without external comparison, it's hard to know where you really stand.
- Internal buy-in. External recognition gives HR leaders concrete proof points when making the case to the C-suite for continued investment in people and technology.
Two complimentary entries. One final opportunity
There are just two weeks left to enter the 2026 Future of HR Awards and organisations can claim two complimentary category entries using promo code FOHRA2026.
Whether you’ve delivered measurable transformation, introduced innovative HR technology, strengthened employee experience, advanced diversity and inclusion, invested in talent development or built a high-performing workplace culture - this is your opportunity to make that impact visible.
Don't let your HR wins go unnoticed
Entering is about more than winning a trophy. It’s an opportunity to:
- Gain industry recognition for your HR achievements, leaders and teams.
- Strengthen your employer brand with independent credibility.
- Benchmark your people strategy and build a stronger case for future investment.
Enter now. Make your impact impossible to ignore
Entries can be submitted by organisations or individuals themselves, or nominations can be made on behalf of outstanding HR leaders, teams and organisations across the available award categories.
How to enter:
- Visit the Future of HR Awards submission portal.
- Select your award category/categories.
- Apply promo code FOHRA2026 at checkout if claiming the complimentary entries.
- Submit your entry before 16 September 2026.
Ready to put your work in the spotlight?
Enter the 2026 Future of HR Awards
Winners will be announced at the Future of HR Awards Gala Ceremony on 15 October 2026 at The Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg.
The organisations shaping the future of HR will be recognised. Will yours be one of them?
Need assistance with your entry? Contact Quarnita at az.oc.ocpot@tamuj.atinrauq.
