Akyra Award for Employee of the Year

This award will recognise an individual for their extraordinary professional achievement and contribution to their organisation. Applications for this category must be submitted by an employer or colleague of the nominee. The nominee must have worked with the organisation for a minimum of 12 months.

All activities listed in the award submission MUST have taken place during the qualifying period (January 1 2024 to December 31 2024).

How to enter this category

Are you ready to enter and start your exciting Awards journey?

The first step is to create a profile via the application portal available HERE then select a category or categories and complete your nomination via the nomination form fields.

Within the portal, entrants will be able to submit images and documents to support your nomination. Only nomination forms with completed answers will be accepted. After receiving your nomination, you will be emailed a 2025 digital pack.

This can be used on your website and other marketing material. Please refer to the Rules of Entry when compiling your submission.

KEY DATES

Nominations Open: Tuesday 1 April 2025
Nominations Close: Extended - Monday 14 July 2025
Finalists Announced: Monday 18 August 2025
Finalist Interviews*: Friday 29 August 2025 9:30am - 1:30pm
Gala Awards: Thursday 30 October 2025

2025 Judging Panel - View the judging panel HERE

*All interviews will be 30mins and hosted online. Finalists will be sent full details once finalists have been announced.