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Honouring the industry's champions: Winners of the HR Excellence Awards & HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2026

Honouring the industry's champions: Winners of the HR Excellence Awards & HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2026

Galaxy Entertainment Group was crowned HR Grand Winner, while BIPO extended its winning streak by retaining the HR Vendor of the Year title for a third consecutive year.

Emerging as the top performers at this year’s HR Excellence Awards 2026 and HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2026, were Galaxy Entertainment Group which was crowned HR Grand Winner, while BIPO retained the coveted HR Vendor of the Year title for a remarkable third consecutive year.

More than 200 leading HR professionals, business leaders, and solution providers from across Hong Kong and Macao gathered at Hotel ICON on 29 October 2026 for the annual dual awards gala, to celebrate the achievements and successes of 2026 winners and finalists.

This year’s edition also marked the debut of the Trinity Champion of Achievement, a special recognition category. The prestigious distinction honours organisations that have secured at least one trophy for three consecutive years in either awards programme, recognising sustained excellence, innovation, and impact in the HR profession.

Meanwhile, the HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2026 also introduced a brand-new individual accolade, HR’s Strategic Partner of the Year. The award honours an exceptional individual who has made significant contributions to the HR industry while demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing the profession.

In no particular order, congratulations to the organisations and individuals that emerged victorious in the following selected categories.


Meet some of the winners from HR Excellence Awards (HREA) 2026:

Excellence in Employee Care & Wellbeing
Gold:
MSIG Insurance (Hong Kong)
Silver:
Galaxy Entertainment Group
Silver:
Manulife Asia
Bronze:
YesAsia Holdings

Excellence in Learning & Development
Gold:
Urban Renewal Authority
Silver:
YesAsia Holdings
Bronze:
Galaxy Entertainment Group

Excellence in Next-Generation Recruitment/Development
Gold:
Co-op@CUHK, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Silver:
Schneider Electric
Bronze:
Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong

HR Leader of the Year
Vivian Lung
, Complex Director of Talent & Culture, Carlyle & Co. Hong Kong

Trinity Champion of Achievement
Urban Renewal Authority

HR Grand Winner
Galaxy Entertainment Group

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS HERE: https://awards.humanresourcesonline.net/hr-excellence-awards-hk/2026-winners/ 


Meet some of the winners from HR Vendors of the Year Awards (VOTY) 2026:

Best Corporate Health & Wellness Provider
Gold:
AIA International
Silver:
AXA China Region Insurance Company
Bronze:
Total Loyalty Company

Best HR Outsourcing Partner
Gold:
Links International
Silver:
BIPO
Silver:
Talent Pro Recruitment
Bronze:
ROSY SKY Employee Engagement Agency

Best Compensation & Benefits Consultancy
Gold:
Pretium Partners Asia
Gold:
Lockton Companies (Hong Kong)
Silver:
WTW
Bronze:
Pacific Prime

HR’s Strategic Partner of the Year

  • Kayley Lo, Co-Founder and Director, Organisational Capability, JUSTWORK
  • Irene Cheung, Managing Director, ROSY SKY Employee Engagement Agency
  • Romeo Chu, Founder & Managing Director, Talent Pro Recruitment

Trinity Champion of Achievement

  • AIA International
  • AXA China Region Insurance Company
  • BIPO
  • Crown Workspace
  • JUSTWORK
  • Links International
  • Lockton Companies (Hong Kong)
  • Total Loyalty Company

HR Vendor of the Year
BIPO

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS HERE: https://awards.humanresourcesonline.net/hr-vendors-of-the-year-hk/2026-winners/


This year’s jury comprised distinguished HR leaders and industry practitioners from leading organisations, including Al-Futtaim, Aqua Restaurant Management, LAWSGROUP, Swire Properties, Tam Jai International, among others.

Human Resources Online extends its heartfelt thanks to all participating organisations, our dedicated panel of judges, and our Awards Partner, Nespresso, for their invaluable contributions in making this year’s awards a success.

Congratulations once again to all our winners and finalists. We look forward to celebrating the HR community’s continued achievements in 2027!


Images / HREA & VOTY 2026, Hong Kong gala dinner

Want to be part of the celebration next year? If you’re ready to showcase your achievements and join the ranks of our winners, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Gloria Yam to learn how you can enter the awards and stand a chance to win.

Are you a respected industry leader? We’re also inviting senior HR professionals to join our esteemed panel of judges. If you’re passionate about recognising excellence and shaping the future of the industry, contact Selina Kwok to explore judging opportunities.

Follow us on Telegram and on Instagram @humanresourcesonline for all the latest HR and manpower news from around the region!

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