2025 Finalists
We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Employee Benefits Awards! This year's nominations were truly outstanding, showcasing the incredible innovation and dedication of HR, reward, and benefits professionals across the industry.
From fostering exceptional work-life balance to championing diversity and wellbeing, these finalists represent the gold standard in employee benefits.
Click on each category below to see a full list of shortlisted entries.
Benefits Professional of the Year
Shortlisted:
- Adam Kirton , assistant director of workforce, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Jennifer Roberts , head of reward and wellbeing, Central Co-op
- Sébastien Leroy, global and France health coordinator, Renault
- Selina Jones-May , former senior director global benefits, global mobility and wellness, Lumentum
Best Alignment of Benefits to Business Strategy
Shortlisted:
- Aventum
- Flutter Entertainment
- Housing 21
- IVC Evidensia
- LawFront
- Northwood Hygiene Products
- PepsiCo UK&I
- University of Salford
- Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Best Benefits Communications
Shortlisted:
- BBC
- Experian
- GXO Logistics
- Lidl GB
- L'Oreal
- Next
- Refresco UK
- Robert Bosch / Robert Bosch UK Holdings
- Royal Mail Group
- University of Birmingham
Best Benefits to Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Shortlisted:
- Housing 21
- Lidl GB
- PepsiCo UK&I
- Virgin Group
Best Benefits to Support Menopause
Shortlisted:
- Lloyds Banking Group
- NATS
Best Benefits to Support Reproductive Health
Shortlisted:
- Lloyds Banking Group
- PepsiCo UK&I
- Tokio Marine HCC
Best Benefits to Support Work-Life Balance
Shortlisted:
- Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
- Larking Gowen
- Lincoln College Group
- Lloyds Banking Group
- PepsiCo UK&I
- Robert Bosch / Robert Bosch UK Holdings
- Sopra Steria
Sponsored by:
Best Financial Wellbeing Strategy - Large Employer
Shortlisted:
- Arriva
- Asda
- Babcock
- Central Co-op
- Experian
- Housing 21
- Next
- PepsiCo UK&I
- Serco
- Superdrug
- Welcome Break
Sponsored by:
Best Financial Wellbeing Strategy - Small Employer
Shortlisted:
- Kraft Heinz
- Thrive Learning
Best Flexible Benefits Plan
Shortlisted:
- BUUK Infrastructure
- Encirc
- Flagstone Group
- Leonardo UK
- PepsiCo UK&I
- Langley Trust
Best Healthcare and Wellbeing Benefits - Large Employer
Shortlisted:
- Lonza
- National Grid
- Sanofi
- Syngenta
- Tata Consultancy Services
- UK Power Networks
- University of Lincoln
Best Healthcare and Wellbeing Benefits - Small Employer
Shortlisted:
- Fiecon
- Games Global
Best Mental Health Strategy
Shortlisted:
- Jet Plant Hire
- Superdrug
- Welcome Break
Best Motivation or Recognition Scheme
Shortlisted:
- Exclusive Collection
- London Gatwick Airport
- Rio Tinto
Best Pensions Strategy
Shortlisted:
- BUUK Infrastructure
- Deloitte (UK)
- Leonardo UK
Best Public Sector Benefits
Shortlisted:
- Ministry of Justice
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Best Supplier to Work For
Shortlisted:
- Barnett Waddingham
- Benifex
- BHN
- Bluecrest Wellness
- Bupa
- Busy Bees Nurseries
- Health Assured
- Octopus Electric Vehicles
- Reward Gateway | Edenred
- The Electric Car Scheme
- XPS
Best Use of Benefits Technology
Shortlisted:
- Carwow
- Central Co-op
- Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts
- Flutter Entertainment
Sponsored by:
Best Voluntary Benefits
Shortlisted:
- DP World
- Jet2
- Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- St James' Place
- Simbec-Orion
HR or Benefits Team of the Year
Shortlisted:
- Danaher Diagnostics
- GXO Logistics
- Housing 21
- Pinsent Masons
Sponsored by:
Rising star
Shortlisted:
- Chloe Merrick, Welcome Break
- Gemma Camwell, GXO Logistics
- Katie Huffen, Next
- Shruti Armstrong, University of Salford
Grand Prix
Shortlisted:
There are no shortlisted entries in this category. Our panel of judges will select the entry they deem to be the best of the best from all the category winners.
The Grand Prix winner will be announced on the day of the event.
