Top Employer Awards – Submit Your Entry

In order to be considered, all interested employers are required to complete an application covering key areas as outlined in the guidance. It is vital that employers include data that is specific and relevant to the category they choose to enter so that the judges can see why they should be considered for a specific Award. Employers may choose to enter more than one category.

There is no charge to enter the Top Employer Awards.

Please submit a new form per award category. Please read category requirements before entering the awards. They can be viewed here. 

Strengthening Your Application

Employers will need to strengthen their application by including case studies and testimonials which are relevant to the category applied for as well as evidence that policies are being monitored and developed.

If you believe your policies or practices to be innovative, either generally or within your own sector, please provide as much information as you can (why you implemented the initiative/policy, how it is managed, results or predicted result, for example) to ensure your applications stands out from your peers.

The Process

There will be an initial screening by WM People and a shortlist compiled. Shortlisted entrants will then be judged by a panel of judges that will include experts on the issues concerned. The application will be judged purely on the application form and evidence supplied – hence the need for a strong, relevant application.

Please complete the online application form. If you have documents you would like to include in your supporting evidence, please email awards@wmpeople.co.uk. One form should be completed per award entry.

The deadline for entries 27th October 2023.

Please note that all submissions are confidential and will only be reviewed within WM People and with our judges.

Benchmark your entry 

View 2023 Top Employer Award winners.
Download a copy of the Best Practice Report.