Avnet Hong Kong, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong), Société Générale, and more stood out at the annual awards gala, taking home multiple trophies across categories.
Sands China took centre stage at the Employee Experience Awards 2026, Hong Kong, clinching four golds, seven silvers, one bronze, and most impressively, the coveted title of Grand Winner.
Held on 26 June 2026 at Hotel ICON, the prestigious awards ceremony and gala dinner brought together over 150 HR leaders and professionals from across Hong Kong to celebrate organisations that place people at the heart of their strategies and are shaping inclusive, future-ready workplaces.
A highlight of this year’s edition was the introduction of the Triple Crown of Employee Excellence category. This accolade recognises organisations that have demonstrated consistent excellence by winning at least one award for three consecutive years. It honours companies that have shown sustained impact, innovation, and commitment in elevating the employee experience over time.
Congratulations to the companies who have emerged top for the following categories (listed in no particular order):
Best ESG Strategy
Gold: Chinachem Group
Silver: Avnet Hong Kong
Best Employee Wellness Strategy
Gold: MTR Corporation
Silver: Sands China
Silver: FWD Group
Bronze: UOB Hong Kong
Best Family-Friendly Initiatives
Gold: Airport Authority Hong Kong
Silver: Société Générale
Triple Crown of Employee Excellence (In alphabetical order)
- Airport Authority Hong Kong
- Cordis, Hong Kong
- HK Express Airways
- HKT
- OCBC Bank (Hong Kong)
- Sands China
Employee Experience Awards Grand Winner
Sands China
The results were determined by an esteemed panel of senior HR leaders from organisations including AS Watson, Balenciaga Asia Pacific, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, Fortune Pharmacal, Longchamp, and more.
Human Resources Online extends a heartfelt thank you to all judges, attendees, and our Award Partner, Nespresso, for making the night a truly memorable celebration.
Congratulations once again to all winners and finalists for setting new benchmarks in employee experience excellence and redefining what it means to build truly people-first workplaces.
We look forward to welcoming you again at the Employee Experience Awards 2027!
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