Brandon Hall Group Honors 2026 HCM Excellence Award Winners
Event summary
- Brandon Hall Group announced winners of its 2026 HCM Excellence Awards on August 13, 2026.
- The awards recognize organizations demonstrating innovation and measurable business impact in Human Capital Management.
- Winners were evaluated by a panel of industry experts using a rigorous framework assessing alignment, design, adoption, and effectiveness.
- The complete list of winners is available at excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners-2/
- Award winners will be celebrated at the HCM Excellence Conference from January 26–28, 2027.
The big picture
Brandon Hall Group's HCM Excellence Awards have become a benchmark for excellence in human capital management, recognizing organizations that deliver measurable business results through innovative HR strategies. The awards and accompanying conference highlight the growing emphasis on workforce excellence as a key driver of organizational success.
What we're watching
- Industry Benchmarking
- How the 2026 award winners will influence HCM best practices and set new standards for organizational performance.
- Conference Impact
- Whether the HCM Excellence Conference can sustain its role as a premier event for HR and talent leaders.
- Future of Work
- The pace at which award-winning strategies will be adopted by other organizations to drive measurable business results.