The most anticipated event in the HR calendar is back! The Human Resources Excellence Awards 2025 will be held on 28 November 2025 at the prestigious Monomotapa Hotel in Harare, celebrating the best in human resources innovation, leadership, and strategy across Zimbabwe and beyond.

This is your chance to gain recognition for your organisation’s achievements or to honour an outstanding HR professional who has made a significant impact.

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Nominations Close: 07 November 2025

Submit your entries before the deadline to ensure your contributions are considered.

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Award Categories

The awards are divided into two main streams: Corporate Awards and Individual Awards.

Corporate Awards

These categories recognise organisations that have demonstrated exceptional HR strategies and outcomes.

• Employer of the Year (Prerequisite: Must have entered at least three other non-talent categories)

• Excellence in AI-Powered HR Solutions

• Excellence in Business Transformation

• Excellence in Corporate Wellness

• Excellence in CSR Strategy

• Excellence in Digital Transformation

• Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Excellence in Employee Engagement

• Excellence in Graduate Recruitment and Development

• Excellence in HR Change Management

• Excellence in HR Innovation

• Excellence in In-House Talent Pipeline Strategy

• Excellence in Learning and Development

• Excellence in Retention Strategy

• Excellence in Talent Acquisition

• Excellence in Talent Management

• Excellence in the Use of HR Technology

• Excellence in Workforce Flexibility

• Excellence in Workplace Culture

• Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing

• Best HR Team (SME) (For organisations with fewer than 1000 employees)

Individual Awards

These categories celebrate the people behind successful HR practices.

• HR Leader of the Year (Prerequisite: Must have entered at least two other non-talent categories)

• HR Manager of the Year

• Most People-Focused CEO

• Young HR Talent of the Year (≤5 years of experience)

• HR Employee of the Year

• HR Innovator Award

• Diversity and Inclusion Champion

• Learning & Development Champion

• HR Technology Innovator

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Category Highlights

Each award category is designed to spotlight specific areas of HR excellence. For instance:

• Employer of the Year recognises holistic excellence in HR management, leading to improved satisfaction, productivity, and retention.

• Excellence in AI-Powered HR Solutions honours organisations leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance talent acquisition, analytics, and employee engagement.

• Most People-Focused CEO awards the chief executive who empowers their team through trust, transparency, and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing and growth.

• Young HR Talent of the Year shines a light on emerging professionals (with five years or less of experience) who have already made a significant mark.

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Partner with Us

This event presents a prime opportunity for visibility and engagement with top HR leaders and organisations. We invite you to partner with us for sponsorship and exhibition opportunities. Align your brand with excellence and innovation in the HR field.

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Contact Information

For more details on nomination criteria, entry process, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us:

• Telephone: +263 776 128 018 / +263 772 469 893 / +263 242 443 124

• Email: admin@ihrm.co.zw