The Employee Happiness Awards is an authentic platform that recognises companies purely on merit. We are obsessed with maintaining the highest standards of integrity in the assessment process so the most deserving companies win, regardless of their scale, size, and brand value. In the first edition of Employee Happiness Awards in UAE we attracted 278 submissions of which 120 were shortlisted as deserving finalists across 23 categories. After a rigorous assessment that spanned 3 months, the Gold and Silver winners were revealed and celebrated at an unforgettable Gala Awards Ceremony on 15th June, 2023 at Taj Business Bay, Dubai. In 2025, in our very first edition of Employee Happiness Awards in Saudi Arabia, we attracted 204 submissions of which 131 were shortlisted as deserving finalists across 23 categories. We are excited to announce that nominations are now closed. After careful consideration, we are pleased to share that our finalists include outstanding representatives from Roshn Group, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises, Flynas, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Saudi Exim Bank, Red Sea Global, GHC Group, ACWA Power and many more We are delighted to answer your questions, so that you can nominate your company for the most prestigious HR awards in Singapore & Malaysia.
1. Who can enter the Employee Happiness Awards?
Any enterprise or individual based in Singapore and/or Malaysia can participate in the Employee Happiness Awards, as long as they have relevant initiatives, innovations, programs or achievements pertaining to the award categories.
2. What are the Award Categories?
Check out the page on Award Categories for detailed information. Connect with us on aruna@plan3media.com, if you need any suggestions on the most relevant category in which you can apply.
3. How much does it cost to enter?
You can nominate in up to 4 company categories and nominations are free of cost.
4. What is the process to enter the awards?
It’s a simple 4-steps process, from start to finish
5. Why must I enter these awards?
Here are 5 reasons you MUST enter Employee Happiness Awards 2025
6. What is the period of eligibility for the awards?
At least a part of the initiative/program/campaign should have taken place in January 2024 onwards.
7. How many award categories can we enter?
You can nominate in up to 4 company categories and nominations are free of cost.
8. What are your policies on confidentiality?
We understand that as part of the nomination process, you may reveal important and sensitive business information. This information is accessed by the Jury who agrees to a confidentiality arrangement. We further ensure that the Jury does not have any conflict of interest with your business.
9. What is the deadline to nominate at the Employee Happiness Awards?
The entire process is a 4-steps process
10. What is the format of the final presentations?
The presentations need to be made only by the finalists in each category. The entire process happens online wherein you are allotted 20 mins (including Q&A) to make your case to the Jury panel. It is based on the final presentations that the Jury identifies the winners in each category.
11. How many team members can be present at the final presentations?
We recommend between 2-3 such that you can make an impactful presentation, while having the support of team members, who can address the Jury questions well. However, this is only our recommendation, not a standard rule.
12. When will the winners be declared?
The winners will be declared in a Gala Awards ceremony in Singapore on 7th November, 2025.
13. Is it mandatory to buy tickets to the Gala Awards ceremony where winners will be declared?
It is NOT mandatory to purchase tickets for the Gala Awards ceremony. However, we recommend that you have adequate company representation at the Gala Awards ceremony, so you can create an unforgettable memory for your entire team!
14. When and Where are the awards taking place?
The Gala Awards ceremony will take place in Singapore on 7th November, 2025.
Still got questions? Please write to us ataruna@plan3media.com and we will be more than happy to assist you with any queries you may have.
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For Nominations & Jury Opportunities
Aruna Saravanakumar
aruna@plan3media.comEkaterina Bakeeva
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