GCC GOV HR Awards – GOV HR Summit Awards

23^rd October, 2025 | Abu Dhabi, UAE

GCC GOV HR and Youth Awards 2025

The Region's most coveted HR and Youth recognition

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The Future of HR Shines Bright!

The GOV HR and Youth Summit & Awards 2024 was a resounding success. Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Summit in October – Where HR and Youth Innovation Take Center Stage.

The GCC GOV HR and Youth Awards: Pioneering Vision 2025

Celebrating Excellence In People Performance for over a decade

The GCC GOV HR and Youth Awards is a prestigious platform that brings together the brightest minds and change-makers across government, industry, and innovation. It unites visionary leaders, organizational heads, game-changing innovators, and intellectual trailblazers who are driving positive change for the greater good. These powerhouses come together to turn vision into reality, shaping a future that defines the destiny of their nations as they work toward a better tomorrow.

The 13th Annual GOV HR and Youth Summit 2025 promises to elevate this mission to new heights. It begins with a groundbreaking conference, featuring inspiring sessions and a dynamic exchange of ideas from leaders in HR, Technology, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment. Day 2 will be equally powerful, with an empowering conference followed by a Masterclass that will provide attendees with actionable insights to enhance their professional journey and prepare them for the future of work.

The grand finale will be the GCC GOV HR & Youth Awards 2025, where we celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in governance, human capital development, and youth empowerment. These awards recognize individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are pushing the boundaries, setting new standards, and making transformative contributions to public service and HR development.

Join us at this prestigious event as we showcase the trailblazers driving progress in these vital sectors, celebrating those who are shaping the future and creating lasting impact on their communities and the world. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter, more innovative future for all.

Vision 2025 starts here.

The Regions’ Most Coveted HR and Youth Recognition
Important Deadlines of GCC GOV HR & Youth Summit 2024

Nomination Deadline

10th September, 2025

Shortlist Announced

17th September, 2025

Awards Categories

There are a total of 22 organizational and 7 individual level categories.

Awards Ceremony

23rd October, 2025
Time – 1:00 pm onwards

Place

Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates

Select a category to view more. There are a total of 15 organizational level categories and 7 individual level categories.

2025 Awards Categories

Encompassing 22 Specialist Categories, The GCC GOV HR Awards Aim to Honor And Recognise Both Organisations And Individuals’ Exemplary Efforts Towards HR Excellence

Individual Level Categories
Organizational Level Categories

Public & Government Sector
Private Sector

GOV HR Leader
Of The Year
(Public & Government Sector)

Recognizes an exceptional individual who epitomizes visionary leadership and innovation in the field of Human Resources. This distinguished leader has demonstrated unwavering commitment, shaping organizational cultures, and championing initiatives that redefine the future of work.

GOV HR Award for Distinguished Under Secretary/Director General (Public & Government Sector)

Recognizes exceptional leadership & impactful contributions, celebrating individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, innovation, & effectiveness to influence positive transformations within their organizations & the broader public sector. This prestigious accolade honours visionaries who have significantly elevated the standards of governance and human resources in their pursuit of excellence.

“People First” Leader Of The Year (Public & Government Sector)

This award recognizes an outstanding individual in the public sector who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to prioritizing the well-being, development, and engagement of their team and whose inclusive and empathetic approach has significantly improved workplace culture, fostered a supportive and collaborative environment to deliver success.

Women Leader
Of The Year
(Public & Government Sector)

This Prestigious Award Aims To Recognize An Inspiring Women Personality For Her Exceptional Championship In Creating A Diverse Working Environment And Promoting Gender Equality At Every Level. The Awards Acknowledges Empowering Initiatives And Innovative Actions Taken To Inspire Women.

Youth Icon Of The Year (Public & Government Sector)

The award celebrates a remarkable young individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and positive influence within their community or industry, whose achievements and actions inspire others and contribute significantly to societal progress. The recipient embodies the spirit of ambition, resilience, and dedication, making a profound impact at a young age.

Rising Star Of The Year (Public & Government Sector)

This award celebrates an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional talent, innovation, and leadership early in their career. This award recognizes a professional whose contributions have significantly impacted their organization and industry. The recipient exemplifies potential for continued excellence and future leadership in the public sector.

Sustainable Leader Of The Year (Public & Government Sector)

This prestigious award honours an exemplary leader dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives, driving impactful environmental policies, and fostering eco-conscious practices in every aspect within the public sector. The award celebrates visionary leadership in promoting a sustainable future through innovative, responsible governance.

HR Leader
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

“People First” Leader
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

This award recognizes an outstanding individual in the private sector who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to prioritizing the well-being, development, and engagement of their team and whose inclusive and empathetic approach has significantly improved workplace culture, fostered a supportive and collaborative environment to deliver success.

CEO
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

Celebrates an exemplary leader whose visionary guidance, strategic acumen, & unwavering commitment have driven remarkable organizational success. This prestigious accolade recognizes a chief executive who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, & impact, inspiring teams & setting new benchmarks for corporate excellence.

Women Leader
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

Rising Star
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

Sustainable Leader Of The Year (Private Sector)

Public & Government Sector
Private Sector

Employer
Of The Year
(Public & Government Sector)

This Award Recognizes The Organization That Has Created A Working Environment That Is Highly Satisfied, Driven, Determined And Integrated. It Is To Recognize Those Who Have Built A Strong Workforce By Identifying The Right Talent And Giving Their Employees The Opportunity To Hone Their Skills.

GCC GOV HR Team
Of The Year
(Public & Government Sector)

This Category Invites Nominations From The Most Successful HR Teams Who Have Focused On Driving Programs That Create Innovation, Facilitate Knowledge Dissemination And Collaboration.

Digital HR
Of The Year
(Public & Government Sector)

The Government Organization That Has Effectively Used Technology To Advance The Role Of HR. The Award Aims To Honor HR Technology Execution To Help Improve Employee Productivity And Efficiency.

Innovation and Excellence in Employee Experience
(Public & Government Sector)

celebrates organizations that redefine workplace dynamics, fostering a culture where innovation and excellence converge to create an unparalleled employee experience. This accolade honors pioneers who, through visionary strategies, elevate employee engagement, well-being, and professional growth to new heights.

Organisation of the Year for Digitalization Implementation/Digital Transformation Pioneer Of the Year
(Public & Government Sector)

This prestigious award celebrates the organization that stands out as a true pioneer in the realm of digital transformation. Recognizing unparalleled commitment and achievements, successfully implemented innovative digitalization strategies for organizational efficiency and success!

Organisation Of The Year For Youth Empowerment
(Public & Government Sector)

The Development Of Youth Has Been Top Priority For The GCC. In Order To Prioritize Various Initiatives To Actively Engage The Youth, The Organization Of The Year Award For Youth Empowerment Aims To Honor An All-Inclusive Youth Empowerment Strategy That Embeds Aspirations, Concerns And Interests Of The Youth Whilst Providing Them Opportunities For Development Of Capabilities.

Organisation for the Agile Workplace Trailblazer
of the Year
(Public & Government Sector)

The “Agile Workplace Trailblazer Award” honors organizations that have demonstrated exceptional innovation and leadership in fostering a flexible, dynamic, agile work environment. Recognizing pioneers in workplace flexibility, this award celebrates forward-thinking strategies that promote adaptability, collaboration, and employee empowerment.

Organisation Of The Year For Women Empowerment
(Public & Government Sector)

This Prestigious Award Aims To Recognize An Organization For Their Exceptional Championship In Creating A Diverse Working Environment And Promoting Gender Equality At Every Level. The Awards Acknowledges Empowering Initiatives And Innovative Actions Taken To Promote Gender Equality.

Organisation Of The Year For Best Happiness Initiative
(Public & Government Sector)

This Prestigious Award Aims To Recognize An Organization For Their Exceptional
Championship Towards Driving Happiness And Considers The Spreading Of A
Culture Of Happiness And Positivity Within Society Among Its Core Duties.

Best Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Strategy
Of The Year
(Public & Government Sector)

This Award Aims To Recognize, Celebrate And Benchmark Pioneers Of Employee Wellbeing

Best Diversity & Inclusion, Reward & Recognition Strategy
(Public & Government Sector)

This award honours an organization that has excelled in creating and implementing effective diversity and inclusion initiatives. This award recognizes innovative approaches to acknowledging and rewarding employees from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive workplace culture. The recipient demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, ensuring all employees feel valued and appreciated.

Best Leadership Development
Of The Year
(Public & Government Sector)

This Award Aims To Felicitate Leadership Program That Has Pioneered HR Strategies And Who Has Exemplified The Increasingly Strategic Role Of HR In Business.

Most Distinctive Learning & Development
Of the Year
(Public & Government Sector)

The Award Felicitates The Best Regional L&D Initiative Aptly Aligned To The Business Goals And Aims Towards Introducing New Format In Learning Programs , It Should Have “Clear Focus On Employee Skill Enhancement, Career Progression And Performance Management As Part Of Its World-Class Learning And Development Strategy”.

Innovation In Employee Engagement
Of The Year
(Public & Government Sector)

This Category Invites Nominations From The GCC Public Sector Organizations That Have A Well-Defined Engagement Strategy Which Is Successfully Implemented Thus Making A Significant Difference To The Organization’s Performance, Productivity And Effectiveness.

Best Nationalization Initiative
in GCC
(Public & Government Sector)

The Award Aims To Felicitate An Organization Which Has Implemented Innovative Policies And Procedures Towards Recruiting National Talent With A Vision And Equal Focus Of Building A Focused Talent Pool To Cater To Industry Requirement

Employer
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

GCC GOV HR Team
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

This Category Invites Nominations From The Most Successful HR Teams Who Have Focused On Driving Programs That Create Innovation, Facilitate Knowledge Dissemination And Collaboration.

Digital HR
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

The Government Organization That Has Effectively Used Technology To Advance The Role Of HR. The Award Aims To Honor HR Technology Execution To Help Improve Employee Productivity And Efficiency.

Innovation and Excellence in Employee Experience
(Private Sector)

Organisation of the Year for Digitalization Implementation/Digital Transformation Pioneer Of the Year
(Private Sector)

Organisation Of The Year For Youth Empowerment
(Private Sector)

Organisation for the Agile Workplace Trailblazer
of the Year
(Private Sector)

Organisation Of The Year For Women Empowerment
(Private Sector)

Organisation Of The Year For Best Happiness Initiative
(Private Sector)

Best Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Strategy
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

This Award Aims To Recognize, Celebrate And Benchmark Pioneers Of Employee Wellbeing

Best Diversity & Inclusion, Reward & Recognition Strategy
(Private Sector)

Best Leadership Development
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

This Award Aims To Felicitate Leadership Program That Has Pioneered HR Strategies And Who Has Exemplified The Increasingly Strategic Role Of HR In Business.

Most Distinctive Learning & Development
Of the Year
(Private Sector)

Innovation In Employee Engagement
Of The Year
(Private Sector)

Best Nationalization Initiative
in GCC
(Private Sector)

Rising Star
of the Year

This category is to honour and celebrate the standing out Young Professional of the year who has reflected incredible performances, thinks differently, broken the status quo and challenged the way people think in their field and has the greatest potential to become a future leader.

Sustainable Leader
of the Year

This award recognizes the contributions and achievements of a young individual who has contributed in changing the organization’s approach through mindful actions and embracing a global world-view to recognize the connection between the planet and humanity.

Organisation
of the Year for Youth Empowerment

The development and empowerment of Youth has been the top Priority for the GCC.

Presenting our Illustrious Winners, GCC 2024!!

Meet The 2024 Award Winners

A record breaking nominations under various categories,
the response for the GCC GOV HR & Youth Awards was unparalleled!

All Individual Level Categories Organizational Level Categories

Youth Icon of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

Abdelaziz Mohamed Almaeeni, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai

Rising Star of the Year in the Private Sector

Abdullah Husain Bamatraf, TAM Development

“People First” Leader Award in the Government Sector

Abu Dhabi Customs, H.E. Fahed Al Shamsi

HR Leader of the Year in the Private Sector

Ali Al Mansoori, e&

“People First” Leader Award in the Private Sector

Amna Ahmed Abdulla ALHammadi, ADNOC Distribution

GCC GOV HR Leader of the Year in the Public Sector

Ayesha Al Hammadi, ADNOC

Rising Star of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

Captain Ahmed Altair, RAK Police General Headquarters

“People First” Leader Award in the Public Sector

Dubai Duty Free, Yousef Al Khalid

GCC GOV HR Distinguished Leader in the Government Sector

His Excellency Major General Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Commander in Chief, Ajman Police

Women Leader of the Year in private sector

Iman Al Qasim, Emirates Global Aluminium

GCC GOV HR Leader of the Year in the Government Sector

Lieutenant Colonel Khalifa Saeed Al Hemeiri, Abu Dhabi Police

Women Leader of the Year in the Public Sector

Nawal Alblooshi, Imdaad

CEO of the Year in the Private Sector

Rak Ceramics, Abdallah Massad

Women Leader of the Year in the Government Sector

Reem Alrehaili, Expenditure & Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO]

Youth Icon of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

Sultan Salem Khalfan Al Kaabi, Ministry Of Interior- UAE

GCC CEO of the Year in the Public Sector

Tayba Al Hashemi, ADNOC OFFSHORE

CEO of the Year in the Private Sector

Union Properties, Eng. Amer Khansaheb

Innovation and Excellence in Employee Experience Award in the Government Sector

Tourism Development Fund

Innovation and Excellence in Employee Experience Award in the Government Sector

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Innovation and Excellence in Employee Experience Award in the Public Sector

Etihad Airways

Innovation and Excellence in Employee Experience Award in the Private sector

Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (GPIC)

Innovation and Excellence in Employee Experience Award in the Private sector

International Maritime Industries

Organisation for Agile Workplace Trailblazer of the Year in the Government Sector

Telecommunications And Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)

Organisation for Agile Workplace Trailblazer of the Year in the Public Sector

ADNOC

Employer of the Year Award in the Public & Government Sector

Abu Dhabi Customs

Employer of the Year Award in the Public & Government Sector

Dubai Muncipality

Employer of the Year Award in the Private Sector

Zain Bahrain

GCC GOV HR Team of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

Ministry of Interior - UAE

GCC GOV HR Team of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

Fund for Martyr, Wounded, POWs and Missing in Action

HR Team of the Year in the Private Sector

Digital HR Award of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

Ajman Police General Headquarters

Digital HR Award of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

Federal Authority for Government Human Resources

Digital HR Award of the Year in the Private Sector

Chalhoub Group

Sustainable Organisation of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

ADNOC Offshore

Best Leadership Development Award in the Public & Government Sector

Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’

Best Leadership Development Award in the Public & Government Sector

National Center for Government Resource System

Best Leadership Development Award in the Private Sector

Ministry Of Interior - Bahrain

Organisation Of The Year For Best Happiness Initiative in the Public & Government Sector

Abu Dhabi Police

Organisation Of The Year For Best Happiness Initiative in the Public & Government Sector

Abu Dhabi City Municipality

Organisation Of The Year For Best Happiness Initiative in the Private Sector

Foulath Holding

Organisation of the Year for Digital Transformation Pioneer of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

RAK Police General Headquarters

Organisation of the Year for Digital Transformation Pioneer of the Year in the Public & Government Sector

Shura Council

Organisation of the Year for Digital Transformation Pioneer of the Year in the Private Sector

Solutions by STC

Organisation Of The Year For Women Empowerment in the Government Sector

Department of Finance

Organisation Of The Year For Women Empowerment in the Public Sector

ADNOC OFFSHORE

Organisation Of The Year For Women Empowerment in the Private Sector

ADNOC Distribution

Best Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Strategy in the Public & Government Sector

Al Ain City Muncipality

Best Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Strategy in the Public & Government Sector

Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation

Best Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Strategy in the Public & Government Sector

National Centre for Non-Profit Sector

Best Employee Benefits And Wellbeing Strategy in the Private Sector

Chalhoub Group

Best Nationalisation Initiative in the GCC Public & Government Sector

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority

Royal Academy of Management- Oman

Best Nationalisation Initiative in the GCC Private Sector

Emirates Global Aluminium

Best Diversity & Inclusion, Reward & Recognition Champion Organisation of the Year in the Government Sector

DMCC

Best Diversity & Inclusion, Reward & Recognition Champion Organisation of the Year in the Public Sector

ADNOC

Best Diversity & Inclusion, Reward & Recognition Champion Organisation of the Year in the Private Sector

International Maritime Industries

Innovation In Employee Engagement in the Public & Government Sector

Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources

Innovation In Employee Engagement in the Public & Government Sector

Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON)

Innovation In Employee Engagement in the Private Sector

Riyadh Airports

Most Distinctive Learning & Development Strategy in the Public & Government Sector

Saudi Post (SPL)

Most Distinctive Learning & Development Strategy in the Public & Government Sector

Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority

Most Distinctive Learning & Development Strategy in the Private Sector

Tabuk Pharmaceuticals

Most Distinctive Learning & Development Strategy in the Private Sector

STC Bahrain

Organisation Of The Year For Youth Empowerment in the Public & Government Sector

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications PJSC (DU)

Organisation Of The Year For Youth Empowerment in the Public & Government Sector

Roads and Transport Authority

Organisation Of The Year For Youth Empowerment in the Private Sector

General Assembly Bahrain

GCC GOV HR & YOUTH AWARDS 2025

Dedicated Table

Book a table for the GCC GOV HR Summit & Awards- 9th & 10th October - A dedicated table- USD 18,995 (Limited Availability)

Premium seating with VIP access on a dedicated reserved table – Booking for
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Complete access to the 2-day Conference session
Access to the GCC GOV HR AWARDS Ceremony
e-Certificate of attendance
Access to the masterclasses
Dedicated Table will be in the first 2 rows.
Exclusive meet-and-greet with keynote speakers
Branding in e-Brochure & other event material
Branding on the table with the company logo
Access to the networking area with world class solution providers from across the world.

USD 18,995 (Limited Availability)

Platinum Table - Awards Ceremony Only

Platinum Table Booking: (Limited availability)- USD 8995

Premium seating with VIP access on a dedicated reserved table
Booking for Minimum 8 attendees/USD 8995
Dedicated Table will be in the first 2 rows for VIP attendees
Exclusive meet-and-greet with keynote speakers
Your Company Logo Branding in e-Brochure & other event material as strategic partner
Branding on the table with the company logo
Access to the networking area with world class solution providers from across the world.

USD 8,995 (Limited Availability)

Gold Table - Awards Ceremony Only

Gold Table Booking: ( Limited availability)- USD 4995

USD 4,995 (Limited Availability)

Silver Table - Awards Ceremony Only

Silver Table Booking: ( Limited Availability)- USD 2995

USD 4,995 (Limited Availability)

GCC GOV HR Summit & Awards

Book a seat for the GCC GOV HR Summit & Awards- 9th-10th October - USD 2495

Complete access to the 2-day Conference session
Access to the GCC GOV HR AWARDS Ceremony
e-Certificate of attendance
Access to the masterclasses
Access to the networking area with world class solution providers from across the world

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GCC GOV HR Awards Ceremony only

Book a seat for the GCC GOV HR Awards Ceremony only on 10th October 1:30 PM Onwards - USD 995

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Deadline for Nominations – 10th September, 2025

So go ahead and send your nominations to ensure your team stands a chance to win!!

Thank you so much for the enthusiastic participation this year! The results are astounding and evident in its power to inspire. Gear up for the upcoming year and watch this space.

Judging Procedure

We invite HR leaders & thought leaders with years of experience in the HCM industry to form the judging panel

Important Steps -

Each entry is initially assessed to make sure it meets the eligibility criteria and see if all fields are filled in correctly.
The entry gets approved and continues into the evaluation phase
If an entry gets rejected, our team shall provide feedback on the reasons it was rejected, so edits and corrections can be made before re-submitting the entry.
All approved entries in a category are then evaluated on their own merit and based on the set criteria
The final score of the entry is the average score of each jury member.

Awards Scoring

Achievement and outcome

1 %

Methodology of the service / project

1 %

Creativity and innovation

0 %

Execution of the service / project

1 %

2024 Judging PAnel

His Excellency Dr. Mishaal Ahmed Al Shaheen Al Rubaie

Professor English Literature,
Kuwait University, Kuwait

Prof. Faiza Abbas

School of Business Administration,
Penn State Harrisburg, USA

Dr. Omar Abou Hamdan

Senior Lecturer in Human Resources and Leadership,
Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom

Thank You to Our 2022 Judging Panel

Dr. Brian Harney BA

Dr. Brian Harney BA (Hons), MBS, PhD (Cambridge), MCIPD Associate Professor, Strategic HRM, Dublin City University Business School, Ireland

Dr. Peter Holland

Professor of HR & Director of the MBA Swinburne University, Australia

Robert J. Lavigna

Director, The Institute for Public Sector Employee Engagement, a division of CPS HR Services, an independent government agency United States of America

William Scott-Jackson

Chairman at Oxford Centre for Employee Engagement

Dr Gita Bajaj

Professor of HR & Communication, IMT Business School Dubai Academic Board Member – All India Management Association- CME

Dickson Tang

Keynote Speaker & Author on Creative Human Capital Featured in Forbes “Leadership for future of work: 9 ways to build career edge over robots with human creativity”

Dr. Mourad Mansour

Assistant Professor of Management in the Department of Management and Marketing King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The GCC GOV HR Summit is one of the most important HR events in the region, the program, agenda, the speakers, the networking & the scientific content meets the requirement of all levels of HR function. The GCC GOV HR awards has added greater value to the summit. At the summit you see GCC nationals’ leaders and decision makers having discussions at strategic level to develop human resources in the GCC It’s a perfect platform to meet the best of HR solutions providers…It’s an opportunity not to be missed! An outstanding summit as compared to other conferences.

The GOV HR Summit has been a very successful event and I aspire to attend the event every single year as it brings together government HR practitioners from the entire MENA region and there is no other event that does that. It is fabulous networking forum. The correct mix of the HR heads across different industries makes it the perfect summit. I am interested in meeting solution providers in the digital space to find out more about new technologies for HR development

We are delighted to receive the Happiness First Leader Award for 2017, as part of The GCC GOV HR Awards 2017. Our commitment to our personnel is reflected in the Happiest People Strategy that we proudly launched in 2015 after piloting it as an initiative in early 2014. This achievement testifies the successful implementation of our strategy, which puts people at the forefront of our priorities. We thank the organizers for this recognition, boosting our confidence and further encouraging us, to continue spreading happiness, not only among our staff, but also among the DSO community at large.

Why Attend

Why Attend the GCC GOV HR and Youth Empowerment Awards 2025?

In today’s evolving world, organizations are driven by their people. Forward-thinking, people-centric organizations are not only game changers but are crucial as we enter the Golden Era of Human and Technology. These organizations inspire, empower, and motivate individuals to bring their best, fostering environments that spark innovation and fuel success.

The 12th Annual GOV HR and Youth Summit and Awards 2024, set a remarkable standard by recognizing and celebrating Excellence in People Performance and Youth Empowerment Initiatives. Now, as we look ahead to 2025, the upcoming summit will continue this legacy of inspiration, uniting the top professionals, pioneers, and thought leaders from HR and youth-focused sectors across the GCC.

This prestigious gathering is more than just a conference; it’s a movement. A place where leaders, innovators, and change-makers come together to shape the future of work, talent, and youth development. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event!
Join us in 2025 as we continue to champion the power of people and innovation for a brighter future.

Meet your industry peers and the best of the best from the public sector HR team

Raise your profile amongst the most renowned names in the industry

Capitalize on potential business opportunities

Network with the HR community and with the esteemed panel of judges

Celebrating Excellence In People Performance for over a decade

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23rd October, 2025 | Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Future of HR Shines Bright!

The GOV HR and Youth Summit & Awards 2024 was a resounding success. Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Summit in October – Where HR and Youth Innovation Take Center Stage.

The GCC GOV HR and Youth Awards: Pioneering Vision 2025

Vision 2025 starts here.

Nomination Deadline

Shortlist Announced

Awards Categories

Awards Ceremony

Place

2025 Awards Categories

Encompassing 22 Specialist Categories, The GCC GOV HR Awards Aim to Honor And Recognise Both Organisations And Individuals’ Exemplary Efforts Towards HR Excellence

Rising Star of the Year

Sustainable Leader of the Year

Organisation of the Year for Youth Empowerment

Presenting our Illustrious Winners, GCC 2024!!

Meet The 2024 Award Winners

A record breaking nominations under various categories, the response for the GCC GOV HR & Youth Awards was unparalleled!

GCC GOV HR & YOUTH AWARDS 2025

Deadline for Nominations – 10th September, 2025

So go ahead and send your nominations to ensure your team stands a chance to win!!

Thank you so much for the enthusiastic participation this year! The results are astounding and evident in its power to inspire. Gear up for the upcoming year and watch this space.

Judging Procedure

Important Steps -

Awards Scoring

2024 Judging PAnel

His Excellency Dr. Mishaal Ahmed Al Shaheen Al Rubaie

Prof. Faiza Abbas

Dr. Omar Abou Hamdan

Thank You to Our 2022 Judging Panel

Dr. Brian Harney BA

Dr. Peter Holland

Robert J. Lavigna

William Scott-Jackson

Dr Gita Bajaj

Dickson Tang

Dr. Mourad Mansour

Why Attend

Celebrating Excellence In People Performance for over a decade

For more information on awards sponsorship and how you can get involved send an email to

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Rising Star
of the Year

Sustainable Leader
of the Year

Organisation
of the Year for Youth Empowerment

A record breaking nominations under various categories,
the response for the GCC GOV HR & Youth Awards was unparalleled!