Shortlist announced for Island People Excellence Awards 2026

Eight workplace initiatives from Cyprus-based businesses have been shortlisted for the Island People Excellence Awards 2026. The finalists, selected across four categories—Talent in Action, Culture in Motion, Staying Power, and Impact HR—aim to highlight best practices in employee management, corporate culture, and wellbeing.

The finalists will present their projects during the HR Conference on Friday, November 27, at the Crowne Plaza Limassol. The event will offer attendees the chance to analyze the challenges addressed by these initiatives, the methods of implementation, and the measurable results achieved. Case studies from these projects will subsequently be compiled into a report on human resources best practices.

The winners will be officially announced during an Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the same venue on Saturday, November 28. The competition serves as a platform for HR professionals and business leaders to share strategies for talent retention and organizational development. Notable finalists include INEX for their 'Like a Local' relocation program and DataArt for their International Programming Proggy-Buggy Contest, with further competitors to be confirmed in the full program.