What are the Stevie Awards?

The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize the world’s best companies to work for, their HR teams, and their achievements. Winning an award can boost your organization’s reputation, help reach more potential candidates, and improve employee satisfaction (a.k.a. Employer Branding). Past winners include IBM, Cisco, NBC, PayPal, Chipotle, Accenture, and Verizon.

Are there any special Bob/HiBob categories?

HiBob is very excited to share that in 2024 there are four (4) special award categories for HiBob customers:

* M01 Best Use of Bob for Creating a Winning Global Company Culture
* M02 Best Use of Bob for Supporting DEI&B       
* M03 Best Use of Bob for Impacting the Employee Lifecycle
* M04 Best Use of Bob for Workforce Planning and/or Hiring

These Bob/HiBob categories are exclusively for HiBob customers, who can apply at no cost and without a promotional code.

In addition, the Most Valuable Participant of the HCHR Community will win an Honorary Gold Stevie award.

Are there other categories or multiple awards?

There are a variety of categories and subcategories, covering general Employer of the Year (by industry), sponsored by HiBob, talent management, and onboarding, as well as team categories such as Engagement Team of the Year.

How much does it cost to apply?

There is no cost for applying for one or more “Best of Bob” awards. In addition, you may request a promotion code from [email protected] that will waive the entry fees for one additional Stevie award!

The entry fees for awards vary according to the type of award. Please see the Stevie Awards website for more details. 

Can I use my promotional code to apply for more than one award?

Although you can apply for multiple Stevie Awards, you can only use the promotional code once.

How do I apply?

To apply, you need to create a Stevie Awards account and submit a written entry (or 5-minute video) with the following:

* Up to 200 words about the organization
* Up to 250 words about the achievements in the category
* Up to 250 words on why the achievement is unique compared to competitors
* Up to 250 worlds referencing supporting materials that you send
* Up to 10 webpage links or document uploads
* Press articles, press releases, videos, work samples, internal or external reviews, employee feedback, etc.

What is the judging process?

After applying, there is a judging and voting process in July and August by at least five judges and the public (for the Employer of the Year award). Winners will be publicly announced on August 1, 2024.

How do winners receive their award trophies?

Winners will receive their awards at a gala event in New York City on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square. Attendees will be able to reserve their room at a special event rate. Winners who cannot attend may have their trophies shipped. Please see the Stevie Awards website for more details about the hotel or shipping your award. 

What is the deadline to enter?

All entries must be submitted by May 22, 2024. See the Stevie Awards website for information about early bird discounts and late fees.

Will my award entry be shared with HiBob?

Submissions to the HiBob-sponsored categories and applications using promo codes will be shared with HiBob and may be used as the basis for customer case studies or best practices guides. 

Can HiBob help promote my Stevie Awards application on social media?

Absolutely. When you’re seeking votes for your Stevie Awards application on social media, tag HiBob, and we’ll help you amplify your social voice! 
* LinkedIn: HiBob
* Twitter: HiBob_HR
* Facebook: HiBob
* Instagram: hibobhr

When will the Stevie Awards finalists and winners be announced?

* August 1: Stevie  Award winners are publicly announced
* September 16:  Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners will receive their awards at the gala banquet in New York City, Marriot Marquis Hotel in Times Square.

Which HiBob customers won Stevie Awards in 2023?

In 2023, twenty HiBob customers won Stevie Awards for Great Employers:
* Clinch – Bronze
* Ecosio – Bronze, Silver, Gold (Best Use of Bob for Impacting the Employee Lifecycle)
* Emerchantpay – Bronze
* Endurosat – Silver
* Etch – Silver
* Firefly – Silver
* GiG – Bronze
* Hipages – Bronze
* iProov – Bronze
* Kuda Bank – Gold (Best Use of Bob for Supporting DEI&B)
* M-KOPA – Bronze
* Mailbird – Bronze, Gold (Best Use of Bob for Creating a Winning Global Company Culture)
* MedPharm – Honorary Gold (Most Valuable Participant of the HCHR Community)
* Operatix – Silver
* Schlam – Bronze
* SEON – Bronze
* Silverbird – Bronze, Gold (Employer of the Year – Industrial)
* SilverRail – Silver, Gold (Employee Relations Team of the Year)
* Top Hat – Bronze
* Whatagraph – Silver

Where can I find more information about the Stevie Awards?

For complete and up-to-date information about the Stevie Awards, the full list of categories, and more, download the 2024 Stevie Awards Entry Kit at https://stevieawards.com/HR.


Louis Gordon

From Louis Gordon

Louis opted out of architecture school for an MBA and a career in corporate storytelling and brand-building in the high-tech and cybersecurity scene. He is a passionate believer in the modern world of work and is responsible for HiBob's engagement with analysts and influencers.