Shortlist 2026
We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2026 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 benefits for families and wellbeing, these finalists represent the gold standard in employee benefits.
Click on each category below to see a full list of shortlisted entries.
We'd like to extend a huge thank you from the Employee Benefits Awards team to everyone who took the time to enter!
Congratulations to all of our finalists!
Benefits Champion
Shortlisted:
The winner of this category will be announced on the day.
Sponsored by:

Best Alignment of Benefits to Business Strategy
- Beyondly
- Government People Group, Cabinet Office
- Holland and Barrett
- OneAdvanced
- Pipedrive
- Urenco Global
- Wickes Building Supplies
Best Benefits Communications
- AH Worth
- DHL Supply Chain
- Government People Group, Cabinet Office
- Hertfordshire County Council
- Jupiter Asset Management
- Landmarc Support Services
- Sopra Steria
Best Benefits to Support Families
- AH Worth
- Bensons for Beds
- Cervus Defence and Security
- DHL Supply Chain
- Kraft Heinz
- Lloyds Banking Group
- The Ramblers' Association
Best Benefits to Support Menopause
- AH Worth
- Beyondly
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Tokio Marine HCC International
Best Benefits to Support Work-Life Balance
- Beyondly
- Government People Group, Cabinet Office
- Kraft Heinz
- Leonardo
- Lincoln College Group
- Lloyds Banking Group
- The Ramblers Association
Sponsored by:

Best Financial Wellbeing Strategy
- Baillie Gifford
- Brewers Decorator Centres
- Centrica
- Defra Group
- Fintel
- National Care Group
- National Grid
- TPICAP
- Travelodge
- Utility Warehouse
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Best Flexible Benefits Plan
Shortlisted:
The winner of this category will be announced on the day.
Best Healthcare and Wellbeing Benefits
- Acumetis
- BNP Paribas
- Cubic
- Danone
- Lloyds Banking Group
- McLaren Construction
- Tokio Marine HCC International
- United Utilities
Best Mental Health Strategy
- TP
- Wells Fargo
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Best Motivation or Recognition Scheme
- AH Worth
- BDO Services
- British Airways
- TP
- Network Rail - Wales and Western Region
- Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland
- Transport for London
Best Pensions Strategy
- Lavazza Professional
- Tui UK
Best Supplier to Work For
- Aegon UK
- Canada Life UK
- Just Group
- Mitsubishi HC Capital UK (Trading as Novuna)
- The Electric Car Scheme
- Virgin Experience Days
Best Use of Benefits Technology
- CBRE GWS
- Global Media
- Housing 21
- Integrated Corporate Services (ICS)
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Travis Perkins
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Best Voluntary Benefits
- Cervus Defence and Security
- Housing 21
- Network Rail
- Transport for London
HR or Benefits Team of the Year
- Diageo
- OneAdvanced
- Proper Cornish
- Wickes
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Rising Star
Shortlisted:
The winner of this category will be announced on the day.
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.