Recognising the People Leaders Behind Business Excellence

The Elite HR Excellence and People Strategy Award 2026 is part of the Elite Business & Leadership Awards 2026, taking place on 29 November 2026 at the Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya. The evening brings together accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers whose achievements reflect exceptional leadership, innovation, sustainable growth and meaningful impact, creating a distinguished environment for connection, collaboration and celebrating the people shaping tomorrow. Within this setting, the HR and people strategy award offers a dedicated platform to recognise the professionals and organisations building stronger workplaces and shaping the future of people leadership.

As part of a gathering that spans industries and markets, this award highlights the growing role HR and people leaders play in developing talent, strengthening workplace culture and preparing organisations for a changing business environment.

Honouring Those Who Put People First

The Elite HR Excellence and People Strategy Award 2026 recognises HR professionals, people leaders, executives and organisations making a meaningful difference in how people and workplaces are managed. It celebrates those building effective talent strategies, strengthening employee experience, shaping positive workplace cultures and driving organisational growth through people-focused leadership.

Recognition spans key areas of people management, including talent development, employee engagement, learning and development, leadership development, workplace culture, HR technology and organisational transformation. It honours professionals and organisations who place people at the centre of business progress while adapting to the evolving expectations of today’s workforce.