The winners of the 10th annual CIPD Northern Ireland HR Awards were announced at a glittering awards ceremony at Titanic Belfast attended by more than 420 people professionals. This year’s awards were hosted by TikTok sensation and Sunday Times bestselling author Serena Terry, better known as Mammy Banter.
The CIPD Northern Ireland HR Awards are the most prestigious and highly regarded awards for the HR profession in Northern Ireland.
The 2022 awards comprised of 14 categories, covering all aspects of HR and L&D, with awards for high-performing individuals and teams, and recognition for a range of people-related initiatives which have made a positive impact on work and working lives in NI.
CIPD Northern Ireland HR Awards
Lee Ann Panglea, Head of the CIPD in Scotland and Northern Ireland said: “This was by far our biggest ever awards gala, and it was fantastic to be back at Titanic Belfast celebrating the very best of people management and development in Northern Ireland.
“Our judges were hugely impressed with the quality of entries, and we were delighted with the level of interest across the board, but particularly in the four new categories that we introduced this year. Many congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted, and to all of this year’s winners.”
“Many thanks to my fellow judges, to our headline sponsor MCS Group, our media partner nijobfinder and to all our sponsors and guests for making our 10th awards such a great success.”
Ryan Calvert, Recruitment Manager – Human Resources at MCS Group said: “MCS is proud to be part of this amazing sector, and we’re delighted to continue our sponsorship of the CIPD Northern Ireland HR Awards, which celebrate the positive impact that people professionals in NI are having on their organisations and the people that work in them.
“We had a fabulous night celebrating NI’s outstanding HR talent and the great things that they are doing in their workplaces. Many congratulations to all of the finalists and especially the winners.”
Colin Maxwell, nijobfinder Business Manager said: “nijobfinder was delighted to be media sponsor of the 2022 CIPD NI Awards, and it was great to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations from across Northern Ireland. Congratulations from nijobfinder to all the finalists and winners.”
The winners of CIPD Northern Ireland HR Awards
Best HR Student
Winner: Kerry Morgan-Cranston
Highly commended: Michelle Weir
Best L&D/OD initiative
Winner: Education Authority Northern Ireland
Highly commended: SHS Group
Best change management initiative
Sponsored by Queen’s University Management School
Winner: Thompson Aero Seating Limited
Best hybrid and flexible working initiative
Sponsored by Hunter Savage
Winner: SHS Group
Highly commended: Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel
Best resourcing and talent management initiative
Sponsored by PwC
Winner: Viberoptix
Best employee voice initiative
Sponsored by the Labour Relations Agency
Winner: Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel
Best inclusion and diversity initiative
Sponsored by Diversity Mark
Winner: Northern Ireland Civil Service
Highly commended: Stepping Stones NI & Henderson’s Retail Ltd
Best health and wellbeing initiative
Sponsored by Inspire
Winner: SHS Group
Highly commended: South Eastern Regional College
Best external consultancy
Sponsored by Worthingtons Solicitors
Winner: Wiser Working Limited
Best apprenticeship scheme
Sponsored by Workplus
Winner: Northern Ireland Water
Highly commended: Almac Group
Rising star of the people profession
Sponsored by Think People
Winner: Lauren Glencross, Danske Bank
Highly commended: Conor McKenna, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
Excellence in HR leadership
Sponsored by TLT
Winner: Chris Overend, Finnebrogue Artisan
Best people team
Sponsored by Danske Bank
Winner: Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Highly commended: Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel
Outstanding contribution in the field of people development in Northern Ireland
Sponsored by the CIPD
Presented to Sam Davidson, Group HR Director, Henderson Group
