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)
- Metsco 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
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!”
Winners will be announced at the ITAs Gala on 4 September 2025 at Melbourne’s Plaza Ballroom. Get your tickets now: https://events.humanitix.com/internal-talent-awards-2025
For press inquiries, contact:
bonnie@sharppeople.com
For more information on the ITA’s:
internaltalentawards.com
For more information on TaPod:
ta-pod.com
