AND THE VOICES AWARD GOES TO…

Your work defines the employee experience in Asia Pacific. From navigating change and providing guidance to strengthening connection across the region, your projects have substance. Now, it’s time to bring that work to the industry stage.

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For the first time, we are presenting the VOICES Awards to teams that are making a real difference through their collaboration in communications, HR, and IT. Whether it's a powerful campaign, a digital tool, or a new cultural initiative: we celebrate projects that reach, connect, and inspire employees.

Award winners will receive a custom VOICES APAC trophy to display in their office and the opportunity to showcase their success story to a community of practitioners in the region.

Applications are due by 1 May, 2026.



What can you win?
  • 🏆 A personalised trophy to display in your office.
  • 💰 $500 AUD to donate to a charity of your choice.
  • 👏 The chance to be recognised live in front of your peers at EXchange and worldwide via social engagement.

2026 AWARD CATEGORIES & EVALUATION CRITERIA
FOR STAFFBASE CUSTOMERS ONLY!
BEST LAUNCH
Recognising the most successful rollout of a new Staffbase platform or major channel.
Strategy: Clear goals and a defined timeline for the rollout.

Creative Execution: Use of "teaser" campaigns, launch events, or unique branding to build hype.

Adoption: Data showing high initial login rates or profile completions.

Feedback: Qualitative evidence (quotes or surveys) showing how employees felt about the new tool.
MOST CREATIVE CAMPAIGN
Celebrating a one-off or recurring campaign that broke through the noise.
Concept: A unique "hook" or theme that stands out from standard corporate comms.

Multi-Channel Approach: Effective use of video, imagery, push notifications, or interactive elements.

Engagement: High interaction rates (likes, comments, shares, or clicks).

Originality: How this campaign pushed the boundaries of traditional internal messaging.
EXCELLENCE IN FRONTLINE EX
Honoring organisations that have successfully bridged the gap to non-desk workers.
Accessibility: Evidence of how the app solved a specific "reach" problem for frontline staff.

Utility: Highlighting a specific use case that makes work easier (e.g., digital forms, shift updates, or safety alerts).

Inclusion: How the app has fostered a sense of belonging for workers who don't have a corporate email.
BEST EMAIL NEWSLETTER
Awarded to the newsletter that proves email is far from dead when done right.
Design & Layout: Scannable, mobile-friendly, and visually engaging.

Content Strategy: A healthy mix of "need-to-know" (business) and "nice-to-know" (culture) content.

Metrics: Exceptional open rates and click-through rates (CTR) compared to industry benchmarks.

Personalisation: Evidence of effective use of distribution groups or tailored content
BEST EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Focusing on long-term initiatives that have demonstrably improved company culture.
Purpose: Alignment with company values or a specific cultural transformation.

Two-Way Dialogue: Use of surveys, comments, or employee-generated content to give staff a voice.

Sentiment: Evidence of improved employee sentiment or "Pulse" scores resulting from comms.
BEST COMMUNITY GROUP
Recognising the most vibrant and active space within the platform.
Activity: Consistent, high-quality posts and active discussions.

Peer-to-Peer Connection: Evidence of employees connecting across departments or locations without "top-down" intervention.

Moderation & Growth: How the group is managed to stay healthy, relevant, and welcoming.
COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR!
An individual award for a practitioner who has gone above and beyond.
Leadership:: How they have influenced stakeholders or executives to prioritise internal comms.

Innovation:A specific project or process they pioneered that changed how the organisation communicates.

Resilience: How they navigated a crisis or major change with transparency and empathy.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

  • Purpose & Relevance: Is the project meaningful, clearly defined, and addressing a real problem?(0–10 pts)
  • Strategy & Concept: Was the approach strategically sound, well-structured, and innovative? (0–10 pts)
  • Execution & Creativity: How professionally, creatively, or technically outstanding was the project delivered? (0–10 pts)
  • Reach & Engagement: Did the project actually reach and activate its target audience (e.g., app logins, views, etc.)? (0–10 pts)
  • Impact & Results: Are there measurable outcomes (KPIs, feedback, change achieved)? (0–10 pts)
  • Scalability & Transferability: Does the project set an example — can it serve as inspiration for others? (0–10 pts)


    • APPLICATION DEADLINE:
    1st May, 2026 | 11:59pm
    • Step 1: Complete your application via this form: Application Form
    • Step 2: Email all relevant images and/or videos to josh.clark@staffbase.com
    • Step 3: You’ll receive a confirmation email shortly after your submission.
    • Step 4: Winners will be revealed at EXchange(formerly Comms Club) in Melbourne (28 May 2026) and Sydney (11 June 2026). You might just take home a VOICES Award!

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