- Excellence in People Development (sponsored by Macnaughton McGregor): Bernicia
- Excellence in Health & Wellness (sponsored by Cintra HR & Payroll Services): Northumberland National Park Authority
- Excellence in Employability and Diversity (sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson): Sage UK Limited
- Excellence in Organisational Development (sponsored by Ward Hadaway): Coveris Rigid UK Ltd
- Excellence in Supporting Armed Forces Talent (sponsored by Defence Relationship Management): The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Excellence in Resourcing & Talent Management (sponsored by Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners): Newcastle Building Society
- HR&D Excellence in SMEs (supported by CIPD North East of England): Houghton International
- HR&D Team of the Year (sponsored by Newcastle University Business School): Formica Group
