Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management

HR Excellence Awards
Nomination Portal

Recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions to the human resource profession in Zambia. Submit your nominations for the 2026 HR Excellence Awards.

About the Awards

The ZIHRM HR Excellence Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the human resource profession in Zambia.

12 Award Categories

Covering consulting firms, corporate HR, individual professionals, and special recognition awards.

Open to All Members

Registered, fully paid-up ZIHRM members (excluding students) can submit nominations.

3 Entries Per Category

Each nominator can submit up to 3 nominations per award category. Only the first 3 are processed.

Award Categories

Choose from 12 categories recognizing excellence across the HR profession

01

Emerging HR Consulting Firm

Recognizes up-and-coming HR consulting firms with significant potential and innovation.

02

Best HR Consulting Firm

Awarded to the HR consulting firm exemplifying excellence and outstanding client impact.

03

ZIHRM Consistent Sponsor

For organizations that have consistently supported ZIHRM initiatives over time.

04

ZIHRM Grand Sponsor

For organizations making significant, high-level sponsorship contributions to ZIHRM.

05

Grand Award – HR Corporate

The premier award for organizational excellence in HR management and strategy.

06

Emerging HR Personality

For HR professionals aged 30 or under who show exceptional promise and leadership.

07

Best Public Service HR Personality

Honoring HR excellence in government and parastatal organizations.

08

HR Manager of the Year

Recognizing outstanding HR Managers with exceptional strategic impact.

09

HR Director of the Year

Acknowledging visionary HR Directors transforming the HR function.

10

Best CEO – Supporting HR Initiatives

For CEOs who demonstrate exceptional support for HR as a strategic partner.

11

HR Leadership Award

The pinnacle award for sustained outstanding contribution to the HR profession.

12

Social Media HR Influencer

For HR professionals who effectively use social media to promote HR best practices.

Ready to Submit a Nomination?

Register your ZIHRM account to begin the nomination process. Your membership will be verified against the ZIHRM paid-up members list.