The Internal Talent Awards (ITAs) are thrilled to reveal the 2025 finalists, recognising the incredible individuals, teams, and organisations driving talent excellence across Australia and New Zealand.
This year saw a record number of high-quality submissions. Congratulations to all finalists on being recognised as one of the best in the industry.
Enterprise Talent Team of the Year
AFCA , IAG, Capgemini, The Warehouse Group, Fonterra, Abano Healthcare
Enterprise Talent Leader of the Year
Andy Steeds – Capgemini, Emma Cassidy – Ampol, Jessica Gibson-Jones – Toll Group, Derek Del Simone – Abano Healthcare,
Belinda Willis – Deloitte, Craig Williams – IAG, Steve Burnell – BUPA
Enterprise Talent Professional of the Year
Rosa Van Kuyk – AFCA, Ashley Antidormi – Nine Network, Aakanksha Dixit –MUFG Retirement Solutions,
Nicole Williams – Nine Network, Danielle Ravese – Swinburne Institute of Technology
Corporate Talent Team of the Year
JJ’s Waste & Recycling, Neptune Pacific, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Early Years Education (MACSEYE), Metso Australia, Nearmap
Corporate Talent Leader of the Year
Kylie Cashion – TasNetworks, Aoife Brady – Fresh Hope Communities, Lianne Maskell – Neptune Pacific, Reegan Kerkin – Oceana Gold, Laura Georgiou – Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Early Years Education (MACSEYE), Odette Yohana – EML Group
Corporate Talent Professional of the Year
Megan Rann – Oceana Gold, Sara Kean – TasNetworks
Excellence in Candidate Experience
hipages Group, RMIT Online, AFCA, Abano Healthcare, Jemena, V/Line
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Fletcher Building, Capgemini, Deloitte, Abano Healthcare, DXC Technology
Excellence in Employer Branding
Fonterra, AFCA, The Warehouse Group, Australia Post, Bendigo Bank, Go1
Excellence in Onboarding
Capgemini, Story House Early Learning, Babcock Australasia, Abano Healthcare, Carbiz
Excellence in Innovation
IAG, Abano Healthcare, Canva, BOQ, EPAM
Social Consciousness Award
Brisbane Recruitment Meet Up, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), Melbourne Talent Meet Up, Each, Glow Up Careers
Talent Leaders Collective (NZ), Tas Talent Day
Best Tech Stack
Deloitte, Abano Healthcare, Coles Group, Story House Early Learning, MedHealth, Canva
Best Use of Video
Delaware North, JJ’s Waste & Recycling, Coles Group, DXC Technology
Best Careers Website
AFCA, Story House Early Learning, Each, Federal Hospitality, IAG, G8 Education
Best Vendor Solution
Infinite Aged Care/myInterview
WorkPro/Medhealth
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)/Smart Recruiters
Deloitte/Paradox
Coles Group/Havas People
TaPod co-host and event co-creator, Lauren Sharp, said, “We’re so excited to reveal the finalists for the 2025 Internal Talent Awards. Every year, the calibre gets higher – and this list is stacked with game-changers, innovators, and true champions of internal talent. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone in September at the Plaza Ballroom. Get your glad rags ready – Melbourne’s about to put on a show!”
Finalists will be celebrated — and winners revealed — at our gala event on Thursday 4 September 2025 at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. We can’t wait to see you there! Get your tickets now!