Brilliance in Recruitment & Retention Judges will be looking for evidence of innovation and bottom line contribution through enhanced recruitment and improved retention. Entries could range from one- off projects in key areas through to the implementation of new policies covering all resourcing activities. Entries should be presented in the form of a business case study supported by relevant metrics.Judging Criteria:○ Any Innovative Recruiting Strategies? Evidence of positive impact on Successful Recruitment rates and on business, in general (proven and future impact permitted) ○ Evidence of improved employee motivation ○ Evidence of high-quality, flexible provision, responsive to employer and employee needs ○ Evidence of positive impact on business (proven and future impact permitted) ○ Employee Retention Rate ○ Provide any relevant links to campaign images/videos |
HR Team of the Year Judges will be looking for evidence of a Team Effort and bottom line contribution through enhanced partnerships with the wider business functions. This award recognises the HR team who have excelled within their function and across the organisation. Entries should be presented in the form of a business case study supported by relevant metrics. Judging Criteria: Professionalism: Consistently meeting or exceeding challenging objectives and demonstrating a quality approach through personal values and working practices. Innovation: Used innovative approaches, working practices or technologies to enhance their organisation. Team Effort/ Role model: Provided an example to peers or colleagues; has impacted or inspired other business leaders. Measurable success: Has delivered quantifiable benefits to their organisation through involvement with HR initiatives in the past year and can demonstrate personal development to enhance their ability to succeed in future. |
Brilliance in Innovative Use of Technology Judges will be looking for organizations that have used technology to move HR forward. It could be via the application of HR software and analytic systems, online recruitment or an e-learning programme. The highest marks will go to those who demonstrate an innovative approach that ties to corporate strategy. Entrants must provide evidence of the return on investment. Vision and Values: |
HR Professional of the Year The HR proffesional of the Year award recognises the individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership at the executive level. Our jury is looking for the HR Director who has led a team in the: Professionalism: Consistently meeting or exceeding challenging objectives and demonstrating a quality approach through personal values and working practices. Innovation: Used innovative approaches, working practices or technologies to enhance their organisation. Role model: Provided an example to peers or colleagues; has impacted or inspired other business leaders. Measurable success: Has delivered quantifiable benefits to their organisation through involvement with HR initiatives in the past year and can demonstrate personal development to enhance their ability to succeed in future. |
Brilliance in Employee Engagement This award honours an organisation for specifically focusing on engaging employees through fostering a corporate culture, empowering Leadership, transparency, recognition and team building. Judges will be looking for a well-thought out strategy linking employee engagement to the heart of the business. This can include motivation programmes that have made a significant difference to an organisation’s performance. Entrants should provide details of the strategy itself, and demonstrate how it measures improvements in engagement and detail the business outputs. Vision and Values: |
Brilliance in Diversity and Inclusion Brilliance in Diversity and Inclusion We are looking for organisations that are recognising and championing the behaviours that build a more inclusive culture - ensuring fairness, celebrating the diversity, and achieving better results collectively. Judges will shortlist projects/campaigns that can demonstrate its impact in shaping and driving the Diversity and Inclusion agenda; We welcome nominations from all types of diversity & inclusion-focused campaigns. It could we the work organisation done to provide outstanding support and opportunities to women, people from BAME backgrounds, those from the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people and other minorities. Campaign should: |
Business Leader of the Year Judges will be looking for individuals who can demonstrate outstanding enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurial flair. A business leader with exceptional vision and leadership, with a strong financial track record. |
Innovative Team of the Year There is no ‘I’ in team Teams entering this category deliver excellent team work and added value. Through their remarkable determination, dedication and coordination they successfully use their varied skills and knowledge for the benefit of the business. If your team has produced excellent results, you deserve recognition. |
We invite your organisation to submit nominations to enter the International BOC Brilliance Awards, honouring the outstanding achievements in the workplace.
All organizations worldwide are eligible to submit nominations to this International Brilliance Awards: large and small, public and private, for-profit and non-profit. Nominations may be submitted by individuals or organisations.
The 2021 Award has attracted nominations from organisations of all types, from different parts of the world. Many of the world’s largest and most famous companies have won Brilliance Awards. However, some of our winners each year are small and midsize companies that are still growing and building their brands and investing in their people.
The main component of an entry is the 2,000-word entry document which can be requested here
Ones completed, please email the document to Awards@boc-uk.com
In addition to the entry document, you may include supporting material. Supporting material does not contribute to the 2,000-word limit of the entry document. Supporting material may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: you can send a maximum of 5 supporting documents.
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Judging of entries will be conducted in October by the members of specialized judging committees. Judges are recruited worldwide, based on their industry, function and experience.
Judges will review and rate entries online, at their convenience.
All entries that receive a final average score of at least 70 out of 100 from the judges will be recognised as finalists. The eligible nomination with the highest average score in a category will be designated the Brilliance Award winner, and will receive a Brilliance trophy.
Other eligible nominations with a final average score of at least 80 will be designated as Golden and Silver winners, and will receive framed Certificates.