Celebrating the People Powering What’s Next

The global talent community is evolving rapidly, shaped by digital transformation and new ways of working. This year, the Talent Awards goes beyond a moment in time and becomes an ongoing initiative that celebrates LinkedIn customers embracing digital transformation and digital innovation, powering what’s next.

A New World of Work

The Talent Awards celebrates organizations that are committed to people and leading in digital transformation, engaging talent, driving innovation, and creating inclusive, future-ready workplaces. These companies are building strong employer brands by prioritizing retention, continuous learning, and cultures where both people and business thrive.

Award Categories

As digital transformation reshapes the world of work, we’re evolving how we recognize success. This year’s Talent Awards introduces two new award categories that celebrate how organizations are driving impact.

New Category

AI Pioneer: Best Talent Acquisition Team

Recognizing companies using AI to solve real hiring challenges, move faster, and stand out in a competitive market.

New Category

AI Pioneer: Learning Champion

Recognizing companies building AI skills across their workforce, driving continuous learning, deeper engagement, and real impact on talent growth.

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Best Employer Brand on LinkedIn

Recognizing companies who focused on building a strong employer brand to engage with their audience in a meaningful way.

New Category

Talent Insights Pioneer

Recognizing companies who utilized LinkedIn Talent Insights to make informed talent decisions with real-time insights.

Meet the judges: LinkedIn data & insights

The methodology of our finalist selection is based on data analysis run by LinkedIn’s Insights team. We examine each company’s utilization and engagement data on the LinkedIn platform to determine their ability to leverage LinkedIn Talent Solutions and make a significant impact within their organization.

Timeline

All LinkedIn customers with existing Talent Solutions products are automatically enrolled. To learn more about the eligibility criteria, please visit the FAQ section. To learn more about the award criteria, please visit the T&C section.

View 2026 Finalists

View Finalists