HR Tech
Awards 2026
Technology is the instrument. People are the point.
- 10 Award Categories
- No Entry Fee
- Open to Eligible Malaysia-Based Organisations and Professionals
Technology is the instrument. People are the point.
The HR Tech Awards 2026 recognise organisations and individuals using technology to improve work, strengthen organisational performance and create better outcomes for people.
Presented as part of the Malaysia HR Tech & Innovation Conference 2026, the Awards celebrate initiatives that go beyond technology implementation. Winning entries must demonstrate meaningful adoption, measurable results and the responsible use of technology—with people remaining at the heart of every transformation.
Purpose of the Awards
The HR Tech Awards 2026 aim to encourage Malaysian SMEs to use technology to strengthen their people, productivity and growth
Recognise outstanding HR technology achievements in Malaysia.
Celebrate organisations and professionals creating measurable business and workforce impact.
Promote responsible, ethical and human-centred technology practices.
Showcase practical solutions that other organisations can learn from.
Why These Awards Matter?
These Awards recognise what truly matters: solving real workplace problems, achieving genuine employee adoption, producing verifiable results and using technology responsibly. They provide a national platform for organisations and professionals to share credible practices, inspire the HR community and set new benchmarks for the future of work.
HR Award Categories
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SME Award Categories
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Who Can Enter?
- Organisations with a registered presence in Malaysia.
- Initiatives primarily benefiting a Malaysia-based workforce or operation.
- Individuals working in Malaysia-based organisations.
- Self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted.
- SMEs may enter the Open Awards where eligible.
- Awards 8–10 are reserved for organisations meeting the applicable SME Corp Malaysia definition.
Initiatives must already be operating under normal working conditions. Concepts, vendor demonstrations and token pilot projects are not eligible.
Most initiatives must have completed at least six months of live use by the closing date. Entries for HR Tech Organisation of the Year must demonstrate at least 12 months of live use.
What Must Be Submitted?
Each entry should include:
- A completed online entry form.
- A written case of no more than 1,500 words.
- An evidence appendix of no more than 10 pages or 20 MB.
- A signed declaration from an authorised representative.
- A public summary of no more than 100 words.
- A named contact who can verify the claims.
- SME status documentation for Awards 8–10.
- An optional demonstration video of up to three minutes.
Entries should explain the problem addressed, the solution implemented, employee adoption, measurable outcomes, responsible technology practices and how the initiative will be sustained.
How Entries Will Be Judged
Every eligible entry will be independently assessed by at least three judges without conflicts of interest. Shortlisted entrants will participate in a structured verification session to confirm important claims and supporting evidence.
Judges will consider:
- The clarity and significance of the problem.
- The suitability of the technology and implementation.
- Adoption and changes in workplace behaviour.
- Verified business and people outcomes.
- Fairness, privacy, transparency and human oversight.
- Sustainability, learning and future potential.
The Awards are evidence-led, not a presentation or marketing contest. A large budget, well-known technology provider or professionally produced video does not earn additional credit.
Award Ceremony
The HR Tech Awards 2026 presentation ceremony will be held on Day Two of the Malaysia HR Tech & Innovation Conference 2026.
- Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Venue: Nexus, Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
The ceremony will bring together HR leaders, technology innovators, industry professionals and business leaders to celebrate outstanding achievements in HR technology and workplace transformation.
Finalists will be notified at least two weeks before the Awards Ceremony. Shortlisted entrants must be prepared to participate in the required verification process and attend the ceremony.
Key Dates
- Entries Open: 15 August 2026
- Entry Closing Date: 9 September 2026
- Finalists Notified: At least two weeks before the Awards Ceremony
- Awards Presentation: Wednesday, 23 September 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Ready to Be Recognised?
If your organisation—or someone within it—has used HR technology to create measurable value while keeping people at the centre, we invite you to submit an entry.
Did the technology help the organisation perform better while enabling people to work, grow and make decisions with greater dignity, capability and trust?
