On 23rd October 2025, we proudly hosted the 2025 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards in partnership with Clarion at the iconic Royal Armouries Leeds. These prestigious awards were created to celebrate outstanding HR talent and people-focused initiatives across Yorkshire, showcasing the region’s commitment to workplace excellence.
Organised by Echo Events, the evening brought together over 460 HR professionals and business leaders for an unforgettable celebration of innovation, leadership, and impact in human resources.
The awards featured categories recognising individual achievements, team successes, and organisational transformation.
Why the Yorkshire HR Awards Matter
Building on the success of our inaugural event in 2024, this year’s awards highlighted the creativity, dedication, and influence of Yorkshire’s HR community. From workplace wellbeing and inclusivity to transformational change and purpose-driven leadership, these awards shine a spotlight on the initiatives shaping the future of work.
2025 Winners:
Transformational Change – Accent Group
Purpose Beyond Profit – John Good Group
ESG Impact – Beyondly Global
Excellence in Learning & Development – Greencore
Rising Talent in HR – Sally Whitehead, VetPartners
Excellence in Talent Management – Severfield
Excellence in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Project 6
People Excellence in SMEs – EDSB Compliance Solutions
Excellence in Organisational & People Development – Accent Group
People Leader of the Year – Guy Dullage, Greencore
Workplace Wellbeing – Bettys & Taylors
HR Team of the Year – Public or Third Sector – Project 6
HR Team of the Year – Private Sector – Leeds Bradford Airport
Congratulations to all nominees, finalists, and winners for their exceptional contributions. Each plays a vital role in shaping better workplaces and building stronger organisations across Yorkshire.
Looking Ahead
We’re excited to continue this journey and celebrate even more success stories at the 2026 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards. This website will be updated for 2026 during the first quarter of the new year. The HR community in Yorkshire is setting new standards for people excellence, leadership, and organisational impact, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.