Best Culture Awards 2026
Call for Judges

Help us recognize this year's best workplace cultures!

Kudos is building a judging panel for the 2026 Best Culture Awards, and we're looking for HR and culture leaders who want to get involved!

Each year, the Best Culture Awards celebrate organizations doing exceptional work building great workplace cultures. Learn about last year’s winners here.

Why be a judge

  • See firsthand how leading organizations are building great workplace cultures
  • Add a credible, public credential to your LinkedIn profile and professional bio
  • Be recognized publicly in our press release and on the Kudos Awards page
  • Connect with a community of HR and culture leaders across North America and beyond
  • Help shape who gets recognized, with minimal time commitment

What's involved

Being a judge is a light commitment. In October of 2026, you'll receive a short summary of finalist applications to review. That's it. No lengthy time commitment, no ongoing obligation.

In return, you'll be publicly credited as a judge in our press release and on our awards page, and you'll be among the first to see the work being done at standout organizations across industries.

Who we're looking for

We're inviting expressions of interestfrom:

  • CHROs and People & Culture leaders
  • HR analysts, researchers, and workplace culture commentators
  • Authors, speakers, and podcast hosts in the HR space
  • Active voices in HR and culture on LinkedIn
  • Members of the Kudos YYZ, YEG, and YYC Culture Councils

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

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Interested? Tell us a bit about yourself

Don't worry, this isn't a formal application.
It's a quick way to express interest and we'll follow up with details.

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