Lloyds Banking Group, Travelodge, Tui UK and Housing 21 are some of the employers that have made the shortlist for the Employee Benefits Awards 2026.
The full list of finalists is available here.
Employee Benefits would like to congratulate all of this year’s shortlisted finalists. We would also like to thank our panel of judges for 2025, who dedicated their time to read and score the entries received.
Employee Benefits’ annual awards, which is in its 24th year, acknowledges the hard work carried out during 2025 by employers across a variety of industries and recognises excellence in the reward, benefits and HR community. It celebrates organisations, teams and individuals that have made a significant impact through their reward and benefits strategies other the past year.
This year, there were 18 categories to enter, including Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits, Best alignment of benefits to business strategy, Best financial wellbeing strategy, Best benefits communications and Best pensions strategy will also be recognised.
There is no shortlist for the Grand Prix award, because the winner will be revealed at the ceremony. The Grand Prix is awarded to the organisation that has most impressed judges with its overall achievements, with NATS scooping the prize last year.
This year’s ceremony and summer party will take place at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), London on Friday 26 June. The event will give shortlisted employers, entrants and industry professionals the chance to network and celebrate best practice and innovation.
Guests can look forward to a champagne reception, three-course lunch, a celebrity host and an after-party in the venue’s private grounds.
