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2026 HR Initiative Awards
Building on the success of last year’s ‘Best HR Initiative Award’, we’re thrilled to expand our HR Awards programme, recognising excellence and innovation in maritime people management and workplace culture.
Winners of the 2026 awards will be announced at the Maritime People & Culture Conference in London on 13-14 May, attended by over 150 HR and crewing professionals from leading global shipping companies.
In 2025, Navigator Gas won Best Health & Wellbeing Initiative, Oldendorff won Best Learning & Development Initiative and Ardmore Shipping won Best Employee Engagement Award.
The deadline to enter the awards is the 31st March and you can enter here. You can find out the winners of the 2025 Awards in our Changing Course article
Learning & Development Award
Recognising initiatives that foster talent growth and professional development, such as leadership training programmes, graduate schemes, mentorship, and coaching initiatives.
Health & Wellbeing Award
Honouring initiatives that prioritise employees' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This may include mental health support programmes, fitness initiatives, work-life balance policies, and flexible working arrangements.
Employee Engagement Award
Recognising exceptional programmes that empower and connect teams. These could showcase strong company culture, employee recognition schemes, and effective communication channels.
HR Champion Award
Recognising an individual who exemplifies leadership, advocacy, and excellence in HR.
Our 2026 Sponsors
Click here to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities at the 2026 Maritime People & Culture Conference
Agenda & Speakers
Discover HR topics on the agenda and our 2026 speakers.
Location
Find out the location of this year's event and best way to get there.
Book Your Ticket
Choose your ticket options and networking opportunities.
Awards
View the 2026 award categories, and find out how to enter.
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