The Internal Talent Awards (ITAs) were held on September 4th, 2025, to recognise the achievement and innovation of key players in the Internal Talent Acquisition industry. It has the highest volume of nominations yet, and the 18 winners, along with the sponsors of the 16 awards, are listed below.
Enterprise Talent Team of the Year, sponsored by SmartRecruiters, won by The Warehouse Group.
Enterprise Talent Leader of the Year, sponsored by TQSolutions, won by Jessica Gibson-Jones – Toll Group.
Enterprise Talent Professional of the Year, sponsored by Avature, won by Rosa Van Kuyk – AFCA.
Corporate Talent Team of the Year, sponsored by Lightbox, won by Metso Australia.
Corporate Talent Leader of the Year, sponsored by Upplft, (Joint winners) won by Kylie Cashion – TasNetworks and Reegan Kerkin – Oceana Gold.
Corporate Talent Professional of the Year, sponsored by Daxtra, won by Sarah Kean – TasNetworks.
Excellence in Candidate Experience, sponsored by WorkPro, (Joint winners), won by AFCA & Abano Healthcare.
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, sponsored by Enboarder, won by Capgemini.
Excellence in Employer Branding, sponsored by Havas People, won by AFCA.
Excellence in Onboarding, sponsored by Oncore, won by Story House Early Learning.
Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Paradox, won by Abano Healthcare.
Social Consciousness Award, sponsored by PROMPTAi, (Joint winners) won by Glow Up Careers & Each.
Best Tech Stack, sponsored by Talent Tech Solutions, won by Abano Healthcare.
Best Use of Video, sponsored by Oncore, won by Coles Group.
Best Careers Website, sponsored by PageUp, won by Story House Early Learning.
Best Vendor Solution, sponsored by TaPod, (Joint winners) won by Coles Group & Havas People.
Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Sue Howse.
TaPod co-host and event co-creator, Craig Watson, said: “The ITAs are about recognising the very best in our profession, and 2025 didn’t disappoint. The sheer volume and quality of submissions this year shows the strength, creativity, and resilience of internal talent. A huge congratulations to our winners, and to all those nominated, you’re shaping the future of our industry.”
The ITAs were held at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne on September 4th, 2025, with over 400 in attendance.
