Brightmine Brighter Workplace Awards
The Brightmine Brighter Workplace Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of HR professionals and consultants who have successfully used Brightmine solutions to achieve their business goals and deliver their people strategy.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Brightmine Brighter Workplace Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of HR professionals and their teams.
These awards recognize the work of HR and reward professionals who have utilized Brightmine products to achieve their business goals and deliver their people strategy.
So if your latest project has been a huge success, you’ve delivered excellence through people policies, or your workplace is pioneering workplace equity, why not enter?
Who can apply?
The awards are open to current Brightmine customers who are:
- In-house HR professionals and teams, or;
- Consultants providing HR services and support to client organizations.
Key criteria
Applicants should highlight how they have successfully achieved their business goals using Brightmine products. Achievements can include measurable improvements, positive business outcomes, or clear examples of how their approach made HR processes more efficient and effective, while reducing risk and improving business outcomes.
Why should you apply?
- Free to enter
- Gain meaningful recognition for your achievements
- Inspire others to make work life brighter
- Promotion of your outstanding contributions to the industry
- Position yourself as a leading practice organization or leading practice consultant
- Strengthen the HR community – join a network of great HR professionals recognized for their excellence.
What you’ll receive
- Promotional coverage across the Brightmine website, social media channels and customer newsletters
- A customized winner digital media kit to promote your achievements to employees and customers
- Opportunity to guest judge at next year’s awards
Participation in this award campaign is voluntary and does not affect commercial terms.
Key dates
Deadline for all applications is April 17, 2026, at 12:00 am PST
Winner announcement: May 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to apply for the awards?
No, the Brightmine Brighter Workplace Awards are free for all applicants.
Do I need to pay any fees if I win an award?
No, we don’t ask for any fees from our winners.
Can I apply as an individual or a team?
Yes, applications are welcome for both individuals and teams.
Do I need to have been a Brightmine customer for a long time?
All customers can apply regardless of how long they have been with us.
What types of achievements should I highlight in my application?
We encourage you to focus on measurable impact in areas such as compliance, employee relations & well-being, workforce management, HR project management, etc.
What supporting evidence will best support my submission?
Incorporating metrics and data as supporting information can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your entry. When it comes to selecting the most effective metrics and data to support your submission, it’s important to consider the specific goals and criteria of the submission you are making.
Here are a few general tips that can help you identify and present relevant metrics and data:
- Focus on measurable outcomes. Identify specific metrics that relate directly to the business goal or achievements you are trying to demonstrate, for example reduced number of hours maintaining your handbook, or how you have reduced employee turnover, such as a 10% decrease.
- Provide context. Include how Brightmine products have specifically helped you to achieve your business goal or achievements.
Quantify impact. Wherever possible try to quantify the impact of your achievements using the metrics and data presented.
How will the applications be judged?
Judges will score applications on several areas, but the key criterion is how you differentiate yourself from others. The best way to make yourself stand out is to be as succinct as possible while providing enough details that are specifically related to your applied categories to prove your business or team/personal achievements.
When and how will winners be announced?
Winners will be notified by email that they have won an award. It will also be announced on the Brightmine website, social media, and in our newsletters.
2026 Brightmine Brighter Workplace Awards application
Entry deadline: April 17, 2026, at 12:00 am PST
Please complete this application form with as much detail as possible. The judges will review what you include and use it in evaluating your application.
Please complete your application form in one session. Our top tip is to make a note of all the sections needed and craft your entry in Word and then fill in the form when you’re ready to submit in full.
Example application
A commercial cleaning service with over 2,000 staff, utilizing Automated Handbook Management, to update their employee handbook – which hadn’t been reviewed in over 10 years. The product offered a cost-effective solution that saved the company money and exceeded regulatory compliance expectations. With tailored regulatory and legislative notifications, keeping the handbook up-do-date has become a manageable, efficient task.
How Brightmine Compensation Planning helped a charity to align compensation with a new organizational design, creating a system that would not only benchmark pay accurately, but incorporate internal factors such as employee voice, performance and organizational goals. The result: strengthened employee confidence in the organization’s commitment to fair compensation and a notable rise in employee engagement scores across the organization.
A small HR consulting firm utilized Brightmine products to facilitate rapid growth at scale. Brightmine HR & Compliance Center provides expert guidance on state and local laws in an instant, with templates and resources to ease the cost and streamline the process of bespoke handbook production.