Nominations for the black-tie event in Sydney are still open
A former winner of an Australian HR Award says people are the most important asset of an organisation – and it is important they’re recognised for their achievement.
“If you get the right people, develop and embrace them – you get the best out of them. By recognising their achievements and celebrating all that HR teams have to offer, it can make a real difference,” Peter Stewart, former CEO of Estara, said.
“For people to go out of their way to nominate you, for the judging panel to look at all the information and decide I’m the winner, without even meeting me, it’s amazing. Being told you’re doing something right is the best feeling in the world. It’s a weird feeling being recognised for just doing your job,” he added
Peter – who took home the Australian HR Champion (CEO) of the Year award last year – said he still gets goosebumps when he thinks about winning.
“It was humbling. It was a shock, if I’m honest. To be awarded such a prestigious honour was just the best feeling. To be honest, I had no idea I was going to win. It was such an amazing experience to celebrate with so many inspirational people, it was really special,” Peter told HRD.
Why is it important that people nominate for this year’s awards? According to Stewart, it is about creating a sense of pride.
“It’s more than just an award. It’s about telling someone how proud you are of the work they’ve achieved. It’s about creating a sense of pride that empowers people to make a difference and make their hard work noticed. Creating an environment that’s all about celebration and success, it’s amazing.”
If you know someone like Peter – or someone else who has made a real impact in the world of HR and people management in the last year – click here to nominate.
There are over 20 awards on offer at the black-tie event at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on Friday 5 September, including Australian HR Director of the Year, Best Remote Work Strategy, and Australian HR Team of the Year.
Nominations for the Australian HR Awards close on Friday 9 May 2025.
