HRD is on the lookout for the industry’s big hitters for its eighth Hot List. To be eligible for nomination, candidates must:
  • be at HR Director or similar level (the senior HR decision maker in the organisation)
  • have at least 10 years of HR experience
  • be able to demonstrate initiatives in the past 12 months that have advanced the standing of HR in the organisation

A place on the list will provide successful candidates with well-deserved recognition among the best HR leaders in Australia and New Zealand. The 2026 Hot List will be featured online in April.

Nominations close Friday, 14 November.

Please note, if successful, any or all information provided in this submission may be published. If providing any information of a particularly sensitive or confidential nature, please ensure these sections are clearly marked in your submission.

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* Who do you nominate for the HRD Hot List?

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* Please provide examples of initiatives that the nominee has introduced in the past 12 months that have advanced innovation in the HR industry (Max 500 words):

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* Within the past 12 months, has the nominee held other professional roles? 

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* Within the past 12 months, has the nominee participated in noteworthy activities outside of work? (e.g. charitable work, community service, etc.)

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* Please list any awards or recognition the nominee has received in the last three years:

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* Any other reasons the nominee should be considered (Max 500 words):

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* Your details (if different from above)

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* The information provided in this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If the nominee is successfully selected, I accept that any or all information provided (excluding information marked as confidential) may be published on the HRD website and newsletter and will not be subject to an approval process.

HRD is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in Australia and New Zealand's HR sector. HRD award participants are invited to nominate individuals who are contributing to the success of their profession, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or age.
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