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2026 Winners

Talent Acquisition Winners

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THE Unifrog Early Careers Award

  • Scottish Power

Judges were impressed by the breadth of opportunities offered, the clear alignment to business needs, and the focus on widening access for talent from all backgrounds. Delivering strong outcomes across workforce development, inclusion and social impact, the programme’s 29 distinct pathways demonstrated a genuine commitment to building the workforce of the future.

  • Highly Commended: Telegraph Media Group Holdings

Finalists:

  • Boots/No7 Beauty Company
  • Celonis
  • Mondelēz International
  • Morrisons
  • Morson Edge
  • Philip Morris International
  • Ramboll (In partnership with Papaya Global)
  • S&P Global
  • Thoughtworks
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THE Morgan McKinley Talent Solutions best careers website

  • Barchester Healthcare

Barcester Healthcare created a careers website that truly brings its employer brand to life, they stood out for putting authentic employee stories and experiences at the centre of the candidate journey. Judges praised the strength of its EVP, the compelling use of real voices and the clear evidence of impact. In a challenging sector, the results were impressive, with candidate engagement increasing significantly, demonstrating the effectiveness of a people-first approach.

Finalists:

  • Evonik
  • Telegraph Media Group Holdings
  • Thoughtworks
Omni

THE Omni TA TEam Excellence Award
(up to 10,000 employees)

  • Mark Allen

Delivering innovation, consistency and measurable results, this team demonstrated how talent acquisition can become a genuine strategic partner to the business. Judges praised the clear business problem, the strength of the solution, and the compelling evidence of behavioural change, creating a lasting impact on hiring quality and long-term organisational success.

Finalists:

  • BBC Studios
  • Digital Realty
  • Elevare Civic Education Group
  • Legends Global
  • Nutanix
  • Rightmove
  • Talk Talk
  • Telegraph Media Group Holdings
  • VoCoVo
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THE Omni TA TEam Excellence Award
(Over 10,000 Employees)

  • McDermott

This entry recognised a talent acquisition team that combines operational excellence with clear business impact. Praised for its strategic influence, data-led approach and strong evidence throughout, the team demonstrated the value TA can bring when positioned at the heart of workforce planning and business success. Operating with a lean team, they delivered an impressive 2,500 hires annually while maintaining exceptional quality and efficiency.

  • Highly Commended: Tesco

Finalists:

  • Barchester Healthcare
  • Becton Dickinson
  • Boots/No7 Beauty Company
  • BT
  • Halfords
  • Octopus Energy
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THE tazio Candidate Experience award

  • BT

BT impressed the judges with a highly effective hiring transformation that delivered clear, measurable improvements to both recruitment outcomes and candidate experience. Their entry stood out for its strong evidence base, compelling before-and-after results, and the ability to drive meaningful change at scale. With an outstanding 98% offer acceptance rate, they demonstrated a clear commitment to continuously raising the bar for hiring quality and candidate experience.

Finalists:

  • Elevare Civic Education Group
  • Morson Edge
  • National Highways with Omni (in partnership with Talogy)
  • Octopus Energy
  • PureGym
  • S&P Global
  • Tesco
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THE eteam best use of technology & Innovation Award

  • Philip Morris International

Philip Morris International displayed highly credible use of AI, balancing innovation with strong governance, fairness and human oversight. The initiative delivered measurable results, including a 50% reduction in recruiter screening effort, while maintaining an excellent candidate experience and setting a benchmark for responsible AI adoption in talent acquisition.

  • Highly Commended: SentinelOne (with Papaya Global)
  • Highly Commended: Horton Housing with Tribepad

Finalists:

  • Bolt Technology OÜ (In partnership with Papaya Global)
  • Boots/No7 Beauty Company (In partnership with Poetry)
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • British Airways (In partnership with Unseen)
  • EPAM
  • IDEMIA Secure Transactions
  • Kier Group (In partnership with Unseen)
  • Nutanix

THE DE&I Award

  • Boston Consulting Group (In partnership with BeemFlights)

Judges were impressed by a thoughtful and well-established DE&I initiative that has created meaningful opportunities for under-represented talent while delivering measurable results over time. Praised for its genuine commitment, strong evidence base and lasting impact, the programme achieved an outstanding 100% exceeded expectations score, demonstrating the strength of its candidate experience.

  • Highly Commended: Tesco

Finalists:

  • M Group
  • Octopus Energy
  • VoCoVo
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The Indeed Recruitment Marketing Campaign of the Year

  • Howden (In partnership with Group GTI)

Howden was recognised for an outstanding, data-driven and DE&I-led early careers campaign that combined clear strategic thinking with measurable results. Judges praised the compelling story from challenge to solution, supported by strong evidence and tangible business impact. The campaign exceeded ambitious targets, including achieving 58% hires from lower socio-economic backgrounds, more than double their original goal.

Finalists:

  • Barchester Healthcare
  • Boston Consulting Group (In partnership with BeemFlights)
  • Capgemini
  • GKN Aerospace & Dawson Walker
  • Halfords
  • Mondelēz International

The Excellence in Onboarding Award

  • Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks were recognised for an exceptional onboarding programme, they combined meaningful in-person experiences with technology, AI and cross-functional collaboration to create a high-impact employee journey. Judges praised the genuine commitment to new starters, the lasting connections fostered through the programme, and the strong evidence of impact throughout the entry. The programme delivered outstanding long-term value for both employees and the business.

Finalists:

  • Barchester Healthcare
  • MBDA (In Partnership with Unseen)
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The Pontoon Solutions Long-Term Partnership Award

  • Becton Dickinson (In Partnership with Cielo)

A partnership defined by trust, evolution and shared ambition, this entry showcased how long-term collaboration can drive sustained talent acquisition success. Judges praised the strong operating model, global impact and detailed roadmap for the future, underpinned by consistently high candidate satisfaction and impressive direct sourcing results.

Finalists:

  • Boots/No7 Beauty Company (In Partnership with VML)
  • SouthPole (In partnership with Papaya Global)
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The PapAya Global Contingent Workforce Award

  • Barchester Healthcare

Barcester Healthcare impressed the judges with a bold transformation of their contingent workforce strategy, moving from a reactive staffing model to a resilient, centrally managed approach. Praised for its strong foundations, clear operational impact and commitment to continuous improvement, the programme delivered significant results at scale, while strengthening workforce stability and service delivery.

Finalists:

  • McDermott

Talent Tech Winners

The Candidate Experience Solution of the Year

  • Unseen

This solution places candidate experience at the heart of the talent journey. Combining assessment science, authentic storytelling and purpose-built technology, it demonstrated a clear commitment to improving outcomes for both candidates and employers. Backed by strong evidence across a diverse client base, the solution delivered measurable impact, including a 50% reduction in attrition, highlighting the value of a truly connected candidate journey.

  • Highly Commended: Tazio

The Enterprise Tech Solution Award

  • Tribepad

What set this entry apart was the strength of the evidence behind it. With compelling customer stories, measurable outcomes and consistent results across a wide range of organisations, the solution demonstrated how enterprise technology can deliver real and lasting impact. Today, the platform supports more than 30 million users worldwide.

  • Highly Commended: Tifo Comply

Finalists:

  • Greenhouse
  • Giant Screening
  • Horsefly Analytics

The recruitment marketing solution of the year

  • Unifrog

Unifrog impressed judges with a solution that delivers measurable value for employers while helping them engage future talent at scale. Combining strong operational delivery with clear, tangible outcomes, they stood out for their ability to generate meaningful recruitment results and demonstrate real return on investment. Backed by compelling client case studies and a proven track record of success, the solution helped a client achieve a significant reduction in cost-per-hire.

  • Highly Commended: PageUp

Finalists:

  • SourceFlow

THE talent tech customer service award

  • Cezanne HR

Judges were impressed by a customer service model built around long-term partnership, accountability and continuous improvement. Combining expert support, proactive customer success and a clear focus on client outcomes, this organisation demonstrated a genuinely customer-centric approach backed by strong independent validation and measurable results. With customer retention reaching 96% and customer satisfaction consistently around 90%, the entry showcased how exceptional service can drive lasting value and loyalty.

  • Highly Commended: SourceFlow

Finalists:

  • Oyster
  • Poetry

The talent tech growth award

  • Sapia.ai

Judges said Sapia.ai are helping to shape the future of talent acquisition through bold innovation and a commitment to responsible AI. Combining proprietary technology with a strong focus on fairness, transparency and business outcomes, they demonstrated both market leadership and significant growth, processing over 10 million interviews globally.

  • Highly Commended: Atlas

Finalists:

  • Vente AI

THE best contingent workforce solution

  • Papaya Global

Papaya Global displayed a solution that tackles one of the most complex challenges in workforce management with clarity, scale and measurable impact. Praised for the strength of their platform, practical application and ability to deliver significant operational and financial benefits, this entry demonstrated how technology can simplify the management of a truly global contingent workforce. Supporting organisations in more than 180 countries, the solution is helping clients improve compliance, efficiency and workforce visibility on a global scale.

Finalists:

  • Giant Group
  • Workwell Global

THE talent tech innovation award

  • SafeRec

Built around a clear industry need, SafeRec’s innovation stood out for transforming compliance from a process based on assumptions into one built on independently verified evidence. Judges were impressed by the strength of the concept, its rapid adoption and the tangible value it delivers, with more than 17,000 recruitment businesses, MSPs and end clients now using the platform.

Finalists:

  • 360AI
  • 50skills
  • Atlas
  • Eightfold AI
  • Electric Circus (In partnership with London Gatwick Airport)
  • Greenhouse
  • Harver
  • Papaya Global
  • Poetry
  • Rekbot.ai
  • Sapia.ai
  • Tazio