The 2026 winners have been announced!
Now in its 37th consecutive year, the RAD Awards champion the very best in employer branding, recruitment marketing and people communications. Agencies in partnership with their clients, as well as in-house teams, enter their most innovative and effective solutions from the past year.
You can view the 19 categories, criteria and entry info from the 2026 RADS in the entry guide. A new entry guide will be available when entries open for the 2027 Awards in July.
Entries are judged by an annually updated panel of industry experts, before the finalists are revealed in late November and winners are announced in January. 2027 judges will be announced in August.
The RAD Awards 2027 will take place on 28 January 2027. The ceremony will be held in the glamorous Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s exclusive Park Lane. The evening will consist of a sparkling drinks reception, three-course menu, celebrity entertainment, awards ceremony and after-party. We’ll see you there!
Find out more about the 2026 winners
The archive
Within the archive you can find out more about previous RADS finalists and winners.
Why enter the RADS?
Celebration
Our lavish award ceremony offers the perfect opportunity to reward your staff with a wonderful evening of entertainment at the glamorous Grosvenor House Hotel.
Recognition
Winning or getting shortlisted for a RAD signifies that your work is of the very highest standard, elevating you above the competition and helping you win new business, retain clients and attract talent.
Reach
Campaigns are showcased to the RADS’ community of talent professionals and influencers as well as a knowledgeable judging panel of agency and in-house recruitment marketing experts.
Inspiration
The Awards night and judging process offer the perfect setting to appreciate the work that others in the profession are doing and an invaluable source of ideas and learning.
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