The wait is over!
We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2026 Internal Talent Awards (#ITAs2026). Congratulations to every individual, team and organisation recognised this year. The quality of nominations was exceptional, showcasing the outstanding talent, innovation and leadership across our industry.
We look forward to celebrating with all finalists at the #ITAs2026 Gala on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at Melbourne’s iconic Plaza Ballroom, where this year’s winners will be announced.
Meet the #ITAs2026 Finalists
Enterprise Talent Team of the Year (Sponsored by Smart Recruiters)
Consolidated Power Projects
Ampol
Deloitte
VetPartners
Culture Amp
Marsh
Corporate Talent Team of the Year (Sponsored by SDP Solutions)
Movember
Melba Support Services
Centorrino Technologies
MACSEYE
InstantScripts
Each
Enterprise Talent Leader of the Year (Sponsored by TQ Solutions)
Kylie Jurukov – Optus
Emma Cassidy – Ampol
Patrick Viknyansky – Culture Amp
Andy Cross – WSP
Jamie Holder – MUFG Pension & Market Services
Benjamin Whitfield – Marsh
Corporate Talent Leader of the Year (Sponsored by Oncore)
Natasha Brent – JJ’s Waste & Recycling
Stacey Fletcher – Metso Australia
Kristy Glew – Each
Edan Haddock – Movember
Enterprise Talent Professional of the Year (Sponsored by Avature)
Stefan Welack – Xplor Technologies
Brooke Baker – Sportsbet
Annalise Neal – Culture Amp
Ben Livingstone – Australia Post
Danielle Ravese – Swinburne Institute of Technology
Corporate Talent Professional of the Year
Sean Perera – Movember
Holly Rees – Bureau Veritas
Natalie Badaway – Andromeda Robotics
Kiyo Ichijo – Movember
Paul Jenkins – Everest Engineering
Fiona Davidson – Metso Australia
Excellence in Innovation (Sponsored by WorkPro)
Probe CX
Culture Amp
Lendlease
Delaware North
Movember
ASB Bank New Zealand
Excellence in Candidate Experience (Sponsored by Havas People)
Culture Amp
Movember
Each
Transgrid
Deloitte
Bunnings
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Sponsored by Workday)
AGL
Australia Post
hipages Group
Trade Me NZ
V/Line
Infosys
Excellence in Employer Branding (Sponsored by VideoMy)
V/Line
Bupa
Coles Group
VetPartners
AnglicareSA
Story House Early Learning
Excellence in Onboarding (Sponsored by Enboarder)
Infinite Aged Care
V/Line
Babcock Australasia
Story House Early Learning
Social Consciousness Award (Sponsored by Indeed)
Brisbane Recruitment Meet Up
Melbourne Talent Meet Up
Tas Talent Day
Best Tech Stack (Sponsored by Talent Tech Solutions)
InstantScripts
Each
Delaware North
BOQ Group
Bunnings Group
Boustead Geospatial
Best Contingent Workforce Program (Sponsored by The Human Collaborative)
Optus
Calvary Healthcare
Ampol
Best Careers Website (Sponsored by PageUp People)
Ampol
Calvary Healthcare
Infinite Aged Care
Endeavour Group
Coles Group
Qantas Group
Best Vendor Solution (Sponsored by TaPod)
CheckWorkRights & Delaware North
Cappfinity & Deloitte
Checkmate & Infinite Aged Care
Hirevue & MUFG Retirement Solutions
Amberjack GradEngage & NTT DATA
Noble Agency & Probe CX
Join Us at the #ITAs2026 Gala
Celebrate with this year’s finalists as we reveal the winners of the 2026 Internal Talent Awards.
📅 Thursday, 3 September 2026
🕡 6:30pm arrival
📍 Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne
Make the Most of Your ITAs Experience
Travelling to Melbourne for the ITAs? Join us the day before the Gala for an exclusive Talent Strategy Masterclass with internationally renowned talent acquisition expert James Ellis (USA), proudly presented by VideoMy.
This isn’t a keynote. It’s an interactive, half-day Masterclass where James will help you build the foundations of a talent strategy that stands up in today’s competitive hiring market. Known for his wit, humour and refreshingly honest approach, James will challenge the way you think about employer branding and what it takes to become a genuinely choosable employer.
The afternoon concludes with networking drinks and nibbles, giving you the opportunity to connect with fellow talent professionals before the ITAs Gala.
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
1:00pm – 5:00pm
750 Collins Street, Melbourne
Congratulations once again to all of our #ITAs2026 finalists. We can’t wait to celebrate your achievements in September.