Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management
Recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions to the human resource profession in Zambia. Submit your nominations for the 2026 HR Excellence Awards.
The ZIHRM HR Excellence Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the human resource profession in Zambia.
Covering consulting firms, corporate HR, individual professionals, and special recognition awards.
Registered, fully paid-up ZIHRM members (excluding students) can submit nominations.
Each nominator can submit up to 3 nominations per award category. Only the first 3 are processed.
Choose from 12 categories recognizing excellence across the HR profession
Recognizes up-and-coming HR consulting firms with significant potential and innovation.
Awarded to the HR consulting firm exemplifying excellence and outstanding client impact.
For organizations that have consistently supported ZIHRM initiatives over time.
For organizations making significant, high-level sponsorship contributions to ZIHRM.
The premier award for organizational excellence in HR management and strategy.
For HR professionals aged 30 or under who show exceptional promise and leadership.
Honoring HR excellence in government and parastatal organizations.
Recognizing outstanding HR Managers with exceptional strategic impact.
Acknowledging visionary HR Directors transforming the HR function.
For CEOs who demonstrate exceptional support for HR as a strategic partner.
The pinnacle award for sustained outstanding contribution to the HR profession.
For HR professionals who effectively use social media to promote HR best practices.
Register your ZIHRM account to begin the nomination process. Your membership will be verified against the ZIHRM paid-up members list.