Celebrating Excellence in People Management
We are proud to be recognised nationally for our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and excellence in people management. Over the years, North Yorkshire Council has received multiple prestigious awards that highlight our dedication to creating a thriving, people-first workplace. From winning the GOLD AWARD at the 2025 PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards to being celebrated for our employer brand, HR leadership, and talent acquisition strategies, these accolades reflect the passion and impact of our teams across the organisation.
Explore our journey of achievement and the recognition we’ve earned for making a real difference in public service over the years.
The Resourcing Solutions team at North Yorkshire Council is proud to be recognised as a national leader in people management and talent excellence.
Our recent accolades include:
- GOLD AWARD Winner – PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2025
The highest honour of the evening, recognising outstanding achievement across innovation, leadership, and impact. - Best Employer Brand – PPMA Awards 2025
Celebrating our bold, authentic, and people-first approach to attracting and retaining top talent. - HR & OD Team of the Year – PPMA Awards 2025
Honouring our team's exceptional collaboration, innovation, and sector-leading impact. - Talent Acquisition Team Excellence – TIARA Europe Awards 2024
Recognised for strategic, inclusive, and high-impact recruitment delivery.
Winner ‘GOLD AWARD’ - PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2025
We are honoured to have received the GOLD AWARD at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2025, the highest accolade of the evening. This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding achievement across multiple categories, showcasing innovation, leadership, and lasting impact in people management.
“After an outstanding display of excellence across multiple categories, North Yorkshire Council has truly set the standard for public sector leadership and innovation. Their achievements are a testament to the power of effective people management, transformation, and a people-first approach to service delivery. - PPMA Awards Judging Panel
Winner ‘Best Employer Brand Award’ - PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2025
We were proud to be awarded the PPMA Best Employer Brand Award. This award recognises the importance and impact of employer branding in today’s competitive labour market. It celebrates how we’ve successfully used our employer brand to attract top talent, stand out in a crowded marketplace, and build employee loyalty through strong recruitment, engagement, and retention practices.
"Backed by bold vision, authentic values, and a powerful sense of place, their employer brand truly captured what it means to belong, grow, and thrive in public service." - PPMA Awards Judging Panel
Winner ‘Public Sector HR & OD Team of the Year’ - PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2025
We were proud to be awarded the PPMA Award for Best HR & OD Team, recognising our team as a national role model for excellence in public sector HR and organisational development. This award honours the team that has gone above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of HR and OD, setting a benchmark for outstanding practice across the sector.
"Their outstanding collaboration, innovation, and commitment to delivering impact across the organisation truly set them apart. This win celebrates the power of people coming together to create real change." - PPMA Awards Judging Panel
About the PPMA Awards:
The PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards are among the most prestigious accolades in UK public sector HR and organisational development. Organised by the Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA), these awards celebrate the innovation, impact, and leadership of HR and OD professionals across local government, health, education, emergency services, and other public bodies.
Winner ‘The Reed Talent Solutions TA Team Excellence Award' TIARA Europe Awards 2024
We are proud to have been recognised with the Talent Acquisition Team Excellence Award at the prestigious 2024 TIARA Europe Awards. This award celebrates our team's outstanding achievements in delivering innovative, inclusive, and high-impact talent acquisition strategies.
“Judges praised North Yorkshire Council for their exceptional ability to tailor recruitment strategies to diverse needs, leveraging specialised sub-teams for different sectors and innovative approaches to candidate engagement. Their outstanding achievements across mission critical KPI’s highlight the team’s effectiveness and commitment to excellence in recruitment.”
— TIARA Awards Judging Panel
About the TIARA Awards:
The TIARA Talent Acquisition Awards are a hallmark of excellence in recruitment, judged by a panel of industry leaders and experts. Winning this award places us among the top-performing talent acquisition teams in Europe.
Shortlisted ‘Best Inclusion & Diversity Programme / Initiative’ - PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023
North Yorkshire Council was Highly Commended in the Best Inclusion & Diversity Programme / Initiative category at the 2023 PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards.
About the PPMA Awards:
This award recognises organisations or partnerships that demonstrate a diverse and inclusive culture embedded throughout the workforce and/or the wider community. North Yorkshire Council stood out for its commitment to fostering inclusion and diversity through impactful initiatives that permeate both internal practices and external engagement.
Winner ‘The Horsefly Analytics Best Business Partnership Award’- TIARA Talent Acquisition Awards 2021
We are proud to have been recognised for strong performance, innovation, and strategic alignment with business goals, particularly in recruiting across a diverse and complex range of roles. This award highlights our commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking workforce, and its ability to adapt to evolving recruitment challenges through strong internal partnerships and data-driven strategies.
'Judges praised North Yorkshire County Council for their strong performance and partnership with the business, showing impact and innovation as well as impressive results when recruiting an incredibly diverse range of roles.' — TIARA Awards Judging Panel
About the TIARA Awards:
This prestigious recognition celebrates organisations that demonstrate exceptional collaboration between talent acquisition and the wider business to deliver measurable impact.
Highly Commended ‘The Retinue Talent Solutions TA Operational Achievement Award’ - TIARA Talent Acquisition Awards 2021
We were also Highly Commended in this category for its operational excellence in talent acquisition, standing out alongside other top public sector organisations.
Shortlisted ‘Public Sector Team of the Year’ - PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2021
The Resourcing Solutions team was shortlisted for this prestigious award, which recognises public sector teams that go above and beyond in HR and organisational development.
Finalist for ‘Best Recruitment Team - Large (more than 5,000 employees)’ - In-house Recruitment Awards 2020
We were proud to be named a finalist in the Best Recruitment Team – Large category at the In-house Recruitment Awards 2020 (IHRA20). This recognition celebrates the achievements of in-house recruitment teams that demonstrate innovation, resilience, and measurable impact in a dynamic and competitive talent landscape.
About the IHR Awards:
The In-house Recruitment Awards honour the achievements of internal talent acquisition teams across the UK. Judged by industry experts, the awards highlight excellence in recruitment strategy, candidate experience, employer branding, and operational delivery.
Winner ‘Best School Recruitment Award’ - Education Business Awards 2019
About the Education Business Award:
This award recognises educational institutions that have demonstrated excellence in recruitment strategy, ensuring the timely and effective appointment of teaching and support staff. It celebrates schools and trusts that have invested in innovative recruitment methods, strengthened their employer brand, and addressed workforce challenges with creativity and impact.
Winner ‘Best Senior Leadership Campaign of the Year – Sponsored by MJ’ - PPMA Awards 2018
We are proud to have been recognised with the Best Senior Leadership Campaign of the Year award at the 2018 PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards. This award celebrates outstanding recruitment campaigns that successfully attract and engage senior leaders through innovative, targeted, and impactful strategies.
North Yorkshire Council was recognised for its creative and data-driven approach to recruiting for a senior specialist position. The campaign combined targeted digital advertising, social media outreach, and a compelling online presence to reach over 6,500 people, generating nearly 3,000 page views and over 1,500 unique visitors to the campaign site.
About PPMA Awards:
The Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA) Awards honour excellence in people management across the public sector. Judged by senior HR professionals and industry experts, the awards recognise innovation, impact, and leadership in workforce development.
Winner ‘Best Commercialisation in HR - Sponsored by Midland HR’ - PPMA Awards 2018
We are proud to have been recognised with the Best Commercialisation in HR award at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2018. This award celebrates innovative and sustainable approaches to delivering HR services that generate income and add measurable value to the organisation.
North Yorkshire Council’s Schools HR Advisory Team was recognised for its pioneering work in transforming a traditional HR service into a commercially successful, traded model. By offering tailored, high-quality HR support to schools, academies, and early years providers, the team demonstrated how public sector HR can evolve to meet the needs of a changing education landscape—while maintaining a 99% retention rate among maintained schools.
About the PPMA Awards:
The Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA) Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in people management across the public sector. Judged by senior HR professionals and industry experts, these awards recognise organisations that are shaping the future of public service delivery through outstanding people practices.
Winner ‘Best Commercialisation in HR’ - PPMA Awards 2016
North Yorkshire County Council was recognised for its innovative approach to commercialising HR services. The Council demonstrated how public sector HR teams can successfully develop and deliver income-generating services, particularly through its Schools HR Advisory Service. This award highlighted the Council’s ability to adapt to a changing education landscape while maintaining high service standards and client retention.
About PPMA Awards:
The Public Services People Managers Association (PPMA) Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in people management across the public sector. Judged by senior HR leaders and industry experts, these awards recognise organisations that are shaping the future of public service delivery through outstanding people practices
HRO Today Award - Winner ‘Recruitment Team of the Year' 2016
At the HRO Today Forum EMEA held in Edinburgh, North Yorkshire County Council was awarded Recruitment Team of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrated the Council’s strategic, high-impact recruitment practices, particularly in the public sector. The award acknowledged the team's success in delivering innovative solutions, improving candidate experience, and achieving measurable outcomes in a complex and competitive hiring environment.
About HRO Today Award:
The HRO Today Association Awards honour the achievements of HR professionals and teams who drive innovation and measurable success in talent acquisition and management. Winning this award places North Yorkshire County Council among the top-performing recruitment teams across the EMEA region.