The SHRM HR Excellence Awards have been instituted as an exemplary platform to recognize organizations that put people first, deliver future-focused excellence in the field of People Management and understand the importance of human capital as a key contributor to business outcomes.
These awards honor the pioneering and innovative people management practices that impact not just organizations but also businesses, society and the profession as a whole.
Over the last 12 years, we have made incremental changes to the Awards Process in keeping with the needs of the evolving business landscape. In 2024, in its 13th edition, the SHRM HR Excellence Awards have been reinvented to keep up with the ever-changing dynamics of our workplaces.
We invite you and your organizations to apply for the SHRM HR Excellence Awards in its 13th consecutive year. These awards are founded on the philosophy to recognize organizations, which have excelled in bringing NEXT into their people practices and empowered HR to become a Trusted Advisor.
These Awards will also celebrate and honor organizations that work passionately towards raising the bar for the profession through constant innovation.
As an Award Winner, your organization will be recognized and feted as a Leader in NEXT People Practices. In addition, these Awards will establish:
These unique Awards will acknowledge how organizations and their teams have contributed to the advancement of the HR profession through innovative thought processes, impactful implementation and commitment.
Your work will inspire other organizations to aim for the next level and set higher quality standards for the entire profession.
The Enterprises Track of the SHRM HR Excellence Awards celebrates the achievements of large corporations, multinational companies, & conglomerates that lead the way in People Management excellence.
The PSEs Track of the SHRM HR Excellence Awards acknowledges and honors the outstanding contributions of Public Sector Enterprises in the realm of People
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The Start-Ups/MSMEs Track of the SHRM HR Excellence Awards recognizes & celebrates the exemplary achievements of Start-Ups & Micro, Small, & Medium Enterprises in the field of People Management.
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The Start-Ups and MSMEs Track of the SHRM HR Excellence Awards recognizes and celebrates the exemplary achievements of Start-Ups and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the field of People Management. These organizations play a crucial role in driving economic growth, employment generation, and entrepreneurship, particularly in emerging markets like our own. This track honours Start-Ups and MSMEs that demonstrate innovation, resilience, and strategic HR management, despite the challenges inherent in their size and scale.
Organizations categorized as Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) or government-owned corporations, operating across all industrial sectors in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing PSE operations.
Evidence of adherence to the legal framework governing PSEs, including governance structures, transparency requirements, and accountability mechanisms.
Demonstrated implementation of HR practices aligned with the principles of public service, social equity, inclusivity, and sustainable development, as mandated by relevant legislation and government policies.
Clear evidence of promoting workforce diversity, equal opportunity, and employee welfare in compliance with labor laws and regulations.
The PSEs Track of the SHRM HR Excellence Awards acknowledges and honors the outstanding contributions of Public Sector Enterprises in the realm of People Management. PSEs, as government-owned entities, operate with a mandate to serve the public interest and contribute to national development objectives. This track celebrates PSEs that exemplify excellence in HR practices while adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks governing their operations. These organizations prioritize transparency, accountability, and social responsibility, ensuring fair treatment, employee well-being, and sustainable development in alignment with statutory requirements and government mandates.
The Enterprises Track of the SHRM HR Excellence Awards celebrates the achievements of large corporations, multinational companies, and conglomerates that lead the way in People Management excellence. These organizations operate on a global scale and are subject to complex regulatory frameworks governing corporate governance, labor relations, and environmental stewardship. This track highlights enterprises that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and strategic HR management, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. These organizations prioritize human capital development, diversity, inclusion, and ethical leadership, driving sustainable growth and creating long-term value for stakeholders, across various company sizes.
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Select the categories you wish to apply:
⮚ Enterprises (Max 5)
⮚ Start-Ups/MSMEs (Max 3)
⮚ PSEs (Max 4)
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₹ 58,000
Award Application Fee
₹ 78,000
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₹ 88,000
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₹ 98,000
Award Application Fee
₹ 1,08,000
Award Application Fee
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Each Organization can participate in a maximum of:
➤ 5 award categories for Enterprises
➤ 3 award categories for Start-Ups/MSMEs
➤ 4 award categories for PSEs
The payment of the Application fee can be made online by clicking on the below Link:
A cheque/ demand draft can also be drawn in favour of SHRM East Pvt. Ltd and sent across to the SHRM Gurgaon office:
Mr. Mayank Runthla
SHRM India Pvt. Ltd. (Gurugram)
705 & 706, 7th floor, Emaar Capital Tower 1, MG Road, Sector 26, Gurgaon, 122002
The “Excellence in Developing Emerging Leaders” award recognizes organizations with a future-proof leadership development strategy. Winning entries will showcase a blend of technology-powered learning and strong competency frameworks to cultivate adaptable and innovative leaders. Submissions should demonstrate a focus on continuous learning amongst leaders, ultimately impacting organizational performance and long-term success.
The “Excellence in Learning and Development” award recognizes organizations that champion a future-focused learning and development (L&D) culture. Winning entries will showcase innovative approaches that leverage technology to deliver personalized, engaging, and measurable learning experiences. Submissions should demonstrate a commitment to developing critical skills aligned with evolving business needs, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ultimately driving improved employee performance and organizational success.
The “Excellence in Community Impact” award recognizes HR initiatives that demonstrate outstanding commitment to fostering positive change across key pillars – community engagement, social responsibility, sustainability, and governance impact. Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to engage with and support local communities, promote social inclusion and equity, implement sustainable practices, and uphold high standards of ethical governance. Organizations must showcase innovative strategies that not only address immediate community needs but also contribute to long-term social and environmental well-being, making a lasting impact on society through people-driven initiatives.
The “Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity” award honours excellence in enhancing workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with the organization’s vision, resulting in positive organizational outcomes. This category seeks concise descriptions outlining strategies that foster a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment, contributing to the organization’s success.
The “Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce” award recognizes organizations that excel in managing a workforce spread across diverse locations/ geographies. Winning submissions will detail a documented strategy for fostering communication, collaboration, and a sense of belonging across employees based out of all locations townships/ The strategy should outline its implementation and be applicable to a work team of several people across multiple locations/ townships. Submissions should demonstrate measurable results in areas such as employee engagement, productivity, and talent retention, and clearly explain how key management processes differ from traditional on-site workforce management.
The “Excellence in Leveraging HR Technology” award recognizes excellence in HR technology solutions that significantly improves HR processes, fosters a positive employee experience, and demonstrates a measurable impact on key business metrics like recruitment, retention, or cost and productivity savings. A strong emphasis will be placed on leveraging technology to scale, sustain and innovate human centred experiences yielding value for the organization and its business goals.
The “Excellence in Total Rewards” award recognizes outstanding commitment to holistic employee compensation and benefits strategies. Criteria include innovative approaches to reward design, alignment with organizational values and goals, demonstrable impact on employee satisfaction and retention, and sustainability in maintaining competitive, fair, and inclusive total rewards packages. Organizations must demonstrate effectiveness, creativity, and overall impact of the organization’s total rewards program in fostering employee well-being and organizational success.
The “Excellence in Talent Acquisition” award recognizes organizations that champion a future-focused and human-centric approach to attracting and acquiring top talent. Organizations must showcase a future-forward and adaptive talent acquisition strategy that leverages cutting-edge technology and data analytics, while innovating through the hiring lifecycle, displaying its breadth and depth of acquisition expertise and operational excellence.
The “Excellence in Managing Employees’ Performance” award recognizes organizations that excel in performance management, prioritizing employee development alongside evaluation. Winning entries will showcase innovative approaches that leverage data, communication, and technology to strategically enhance human capital. Submissions should demonstrate measurable contributions to talent development and organizational success, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
The “Excellence in Organization Development” award recognizes organizations that champion a future-oriented approach to organization development (OD). Participating organizations must showcase a data-driven and evidence-based strategy that leverages people analytics to measure the impact of OD initiatives. Submissions should demonstrate a focus on cultivating a high-performance culture, fostering employee well-being and continuous learning. Organizations must also showcase excellence in aligning OD practices with a dynamic business strategy, ultimately driving sustainable competitive advantage through a future-proofed workforce.
The “Excellence in Developing Emerging Leaders” award recognizes organizations with a future-proof leadership development strategy. Winning entries will showcase a blend of technology-powered learning and strong competency frameworks to cultivate adaptable and innovative leaders. Submissions should demonstrate a focus on continuous learning amongst leaders, ultimately impacting organizational performance and long-term success.
The “Excellence in Learning and Development” award recognizes organizations that champion a future-focused learning and development (L&D) culture. Winning entries will showcase innovative approaches that leverage technology to deliver personalized, engaging, and measurable learning experiences. Submissions should demonstrate a commitment to developing critical skills aligned with evolving business needs, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ultimately driving improved employee performance and organizational success.
The “Excellence in Community Impact” award recognizes HR initiatives that demonstrate outstanding commitment to fostering positive change across key pillars – community engagement, social responsibility, sustainability, and governance impact. Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to engage with and support local communities, promote social inclusion and equity, implement sustainable practices, and uphold high standards of ethical governance. Organizations must showcase innovative strategies that not only address immediate community needs but also contribute to long-term social and environmental well-being, making a lasting impact on society through people-driven initiatives.
The “Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity” award honours excellence in enhancing workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with the organization’s vision, resulting in positive organizational outcomes. This category seeks concise descriptions outlining strategies that foster a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment, contributing to the organization’s success.
The “Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce” award recognizes organizations that excel in managing a workforce spread across diverse locations/ geographies. Winning submissions will detail a documented strategy for fostering communication, collaboration, and a sense of belonging across employees based out of all locations townships/ The strategy should outline its implementation and be applicable to a work team of several people across multiple locations/ townships. Submissions should demonstrate measurable results in areas such as employee engagement, productivity, and talent retention, and clearly explain how key management processes differ from traditional on-site workforce management.
The “Excellence in Benefits and Wellness” award celebrates exceptional dedication to comprehensive employee benefits and wellness initiatives. Criteria encompass inventive strategies for benefits provision, congruence with organizational principles and objectives, measurable enhancement of employee well-being and retention rates, and steadfastness in delivering competitive, equitable, and inclusive benefits packages. Organizations must exhibit the efficacy, originality, and overarching influence of their benefits and wellness programs in nurturing both employee welfare and organizational prosperity.
Customization and personalization
Development of senior leadership
Delivery methods impacting motivation and satisfaction
Strategic alignment
Leadership competency framework
Assessment, feedback and experience mechanisms
Measurable impact on effective leadership
Depth in leadership development
Impact on succession planning
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Customization and personalization
Learning platforms and technology
Delivery methods impacting motivation and satisfaction
Strategic alignment and needs assessment
Learning framework
Content quality, feedback and governance mechanism
Engagement and participation rates
Measurement of learning effectiveness
Impact on performance
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Social and environmental stewardship
Health and well-being initiatives
Social collaborations and partnerships
ESG alignment in business operations
Employee involvement
Stakeholder alignment and practice integration
Dimensions of community impact
Measurable social impact
Thought Leadership
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Accessibility and accommodations
Empowerment Initiatives
Community Awareness and Engagement
IED Interventions
Transparency and communication
Inclusion policies and practices
Diversity representation
Special benefits and supportive practices
Handling bias
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Employee engagement & culture
Distributed Working leadership
Employee well-being initiatives
Work practices and communication strategies
Performance management and employee development alignment
Tech / other infrastructure, and crisis preparedness
Employee feedback and engagement metrics
Integration with People Practices
Impact on talent pipeline
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Strategic alignment
User interface and experience
Automation and adaptation
Data accuracy, security and privacy
Scalability, flexibility and accessibility
Integration with HR processes/systems
Cost effectiveness and productivity impact
Employee and stakeholder satisfaction
Continuous improvement updates
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Creative solutions based on employee feedback
Technology integration
Flexibility and adaptability (internal & external)
Long-term viability
Resource efficiency
Employee well-being
Employee attraction and retention
Financial and performance metrics
Human capital impact
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
New recruiting channels
New technologies
New operating models
Long-term TA strategy
Strategy for long-term business sustainability
Business risk mitigation and compliance
Quality of hire
Cost and efficiency impact
Time to fill and time to hire
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Promoting culture oriented behaviour
Linkage to compensation and rewards
Developmental plans
Goal alignment and clarity of performance criteria
Manager effectiveness and feedback check-ins
Consistency of performance ratings
Evaluation impact
Developmental impact
Social capital impact
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Depth of practice
Maturity of practice
Scale through tech and AI
Business goal alignment
HR practice alignment
Data governance
Level of analytics
Correlation to HR practice impact
Cost benefit
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Employee motivation
Social capital and culture
Employee engagement and satisfaction
Task and compliance
Turnover and productivity
Process and system governance
Impact on customers
Impact on revenue
Impact on employees
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice
Creative solutions based on feedback
Leveraging Technology
Flexibility and adaptability (internal & external)
Long-term viability
Resource efficiency
Employee well-being
Employee attraction and engagement
Financial and performance metrics
Human capital impact
Each evaluation criteria is clearly defined in detail in the “Application Form” and highlights excellence in a specific domain
Jury will look for excellence in practice & evidence to substantiate that is critical
Each evaluation criteria is assessed on depth & breadth of excellence encompassing design, delivery mechanism, implementation, tracking & governance across the practice