We are delighted to announce that CIPD Ireland has become the first country to be awarded EAPM endorsement for its HR Awards process. This landmark achievement highlights best practice in awards governance and reinforces Ireland’s leadership in recognising excellence within the people profession.

“We are thrilled to receive this inaugural endorsement from the EAPM for the CIPD HR Awards in Ireland process. This validates the commitment to the transparent and fair assessment process that identifies organisations and teams which are having a real positive impact on workplaces.”
Mary Connaughton, CIPD Ireland and EAPM Board Member

“It’s an honour to achieve this EAPM endorsement. It confirms the high standard of our judging process and the sharing of information to raise standards across the profession. Our thanks go to the excellent experts who take on the difficult task of selecting the winners each year.”
Alison Hodgson, Market Director, CIPD Ireland

“We reviewed the application thoroughly and were impressed by the structure and transparency of the process, from the clear and well explained application forms through to the jury decision making process.”
Dana Cavaleru, Awards Working Group Lead

CIPD Ireland’s endorsement sets a strong benchmark for other EAPM members and demonstrates how robust governance, clear criteria and transparent decision making can strengthen trust in HR awards across Europe.

EAPM HR Awards Process Endorsement Programme

Building on this milestone, the EAPM HR Awards Process Endorsement Programme is now open and we are encouraging EAPM Member organisations to put their HR awards programmes forward for endorsement.

The programme has been designed to recognise and promote high quality HR awards processes across Europe. Endorsed awards processes demonstrate excellence in transparency, fairness, innovation and impact, helping to establish a shared European standard for how HR excellence is recognised and celebrated.

Benefits of EAPM endorsement

Organisations whose awards programmes receive EAPM endorsement benefit from:

European recognition from EAPM as a trusted mark of quality
Enhanced credibility and trust in your awards process
Greater visibility across the European HR community
Use of official EAPM endorsement branding
Confirmation that your awards process meets rigorous standards of transparency, fairness, innovation and impact

By participating, national associations contribute to a shared European benchmark for excellence in awards governance while strengthening confidence in how achievements across the people profession are recognised.

Put your awards forward

If your organisation runs an HR awards programme, EAPM endorsement offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your reputation, demonstrate best practice and align with agreed European standards.

For more information on the endorsement criteria and how to apply, visit:
https://eapm.org/european-hr-awards/