The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2026 has been extended until midnight on Friday 6 February 2026.
The Employee Benefits Awards, which is now in its 24th year, celebrates organisations, teams and individuals in the reward, benefits and HR community. Those who have made a significant difference and attracted, motivated and rewarded employees through their reward and benefits strategies during 2025 will be recognised.
There are 18 categories for 2026, which include Best motivation or recognition scheme, Best pensions strategy, Best financial wellbeing strategy, Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits and Best mental health strategy. Achievements in alignment of benefits to business strategy, benefits communications, and diversity, equity and inclusion will also be recognised.
The Grand Prix award recognises the standout entry among the winners and is presented to the employer that has most impressed the judges. Meanwhile, organisations within the benefits market are also able to enter and gain recognition for their own HR and benefits strategies, via the Best supplier to work for category.
Employers that have already submitted an entry might like to use the extra time to enter another category, or nominate outstanding colleagues for the individual awards, which include Rising Star and Benefits Professional of the Year.
The winners will be announced at the Employee Benefits Awards on Friday 26 June 2026 at The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in London.
Entrants and industry professionals will have the opportunity to network, and celebrate best practice and innovation at the awards and summer party.
