Phenom, the applied AI company focused on helping organizations hire faster, develop better, and retain longer, has opened nominations for its 2026 Phenom HR Awards. The awards celebrate HR teams, leaders, and initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact from AI and automation at scale, from improving candidate quality and reducing time-to-hire to enhancing employee development and retention.
“Phenom customers stand out because they’ve invested seriously in making AI work for HR,” said Christina Brown, VP, Global Customer Value at Phenom. “They’re building internal expertise, empowering teams, and driving results that matter. These awards honor that level of commitment and execution.”
Expanded Categories Reflect AI Evolution
The 2026 awards feature broader categories to reflect how applied AI and automation are reshaping HR:
Organizational Excellence Awards
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Top Talent Experience: Redefines a world-class talent journey
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Best Use of AI: Ethical, transparent, and human-centric AI applications
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Best Use of Automation: Streamlines HR operations to focus on people, not processes
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Top Collaborator of the Year: Exemplifies cross-team collaboration and shared success
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Employer Brand of the Year: Drives attraction, engagement, and retention through compelling storytelling
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Best Early Talent Recruiting: Creates memorable experiences for emerging talent
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Best Automated Onboarding Experience: Delivers seamless, personalized onboarding from day one
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Rookie of the Year: Demonstrates agility, creativity, and rapid impact
Team Achievement Awards
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Talent Acquisition Team of the Year: Excels in sourcing, engaging, and hiring top talent
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Talent Management Team of the Year: Innovates to retain and develop employees
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HRIT Team of the Year: Simplifies HR tech complexity through integrated systems
Individual Leadership Awards
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Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year: Transforms recruitment strategies with vision and innovation
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Talent Management Leader of the Year: Champions employee growth and organizational success
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CHRO of the Year: Connects culture, talent, and business strategy
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Talent Marketer of the Year: Crafts campaigns that elevate employer brand and boost pipelines
Open to Phenom customers worldwide, nominations close November 10, 2025. Winners will be recognized at IAMPHENOM 2026, Phenom’s annual conference from March 10-12, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
With Phenom, organizations gain a unified talent experience: candidates find jobs faster, employees develop skills, recruiters increase productivity, talent marketers engage effectively, and HRIT creates seamless integrations—all contributing to smarter, data-driven talent strategies.
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