Talent Acquisition of the Year Awards

In today’s tight talent market, it comes as no surprise that organizations are innovating in their talent acquisition departments with the hopes of seeing positive change. Gone are the days of job applicants working to gain the attention of potential employers. Instead, that focus has shifted onto organizations themselves as HR and talent acquisition leaders drive initiatives to stand out among the crowd in a competitive job market.

HRO Today‘s Talent Acquisition of the Year Awards recognize these leaders for their innovation and excellence in talent acquisition, including work within areas such as employer branding, technology, learning development, and employee engagement. Categories include individual leader and team awards.

North America

The 2026 TA Leaders of the Year Awards will be presented at the Talent Acquisition Summit on September 15-16 in Atlanta, GA. Categories are available in individual leadership and team awards. Nominations close June 30.

EMEA

Nominations for the 2026 EMEA Talent Acquisition Leaders of the Year awards are open. Start the nomination process. Winners will be announced at the HRO Today Forum EMEA in Barcelona, Spain on 4-5 November 2026.

Nominations close on 30 June.

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