Any organisation or individual in South Africa can participate, provided they have relevant initiatives, programs, or achievements aligned with the award categories.

You can view the complete list on our Award Categories page. If you need guidance in choosing the most suitable category, feel free to email aruna@eventyst.com

Organisations may nominate in up to four categories, and the nomination process is completely free of cost.

Yes. We offer a wide range of high-ROI sponsorship options that provide brand visibility, networking opportunities, and engagement with HR and business leaders.

To explore sponsorship packages, simply fill out the form on our Sponsor Us page.

Absolutely. We routinely collaborate with high-profile associations and organisations through strategic partnerships and barter arrangements. If you’d like to explore partnership possibilities, submit your interest through the query form on our Sponsor page.

If you're interested in joining the Jury panel, please email your profile and expression of interest to aruna@eventyst.com

It’s a simple four-step journey:

1. Submit your online nomination form
2. Finalists announced
3. Finalist presentations to the Jury
4. Winners announced
5. Details and key deadlines are listed on the Nomination Process page.

Here are five compelling reasons to participate:

1. A trusted, merit-based platform recognising genuine employee-centric work
2. Independent, third-party validation through the globally accredited Awards Trust Mark
3. Finalists and winners receive an exclusive logo for email signatures and websites
4. Extensive promotion across our platforms reaching 10,000+ professionals
5. Winners are celebrated at a premium Gala Awards Ceremony in Johannesburg, an unforgettable experience for your team

Your initiative, program, or campaign must have been active at least partly from July 2025 onwards.

Organisations may nominate in up to four categories, and the nomination process is completely free of cost.

We recognise that nominations may include sensitive business information. All submissions are reviewed solely by Jury members who are bound by confidentiality and screened for conflicts of interest. Here are our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy for your review

All deadlines and key dates are provided on the Nomination Process page.

Only shortlisted finalists present to the Jury panel. All presentations are conducted virtually. Each finalist is allocated a 20-minute presentation slot, which includes a Q&A session with the Jury. Winners are selected based on the quality and evaluation of these final presentations.

We suggest a team of 2-3 members for an effective presentation, though this is a recommendation rather than a requirement.

Winners will be revealed at the Gala Awards Ceremony in Johannesberg, on 16th October 2026

Ticket purchase is not mandatory. However, we strongly recommend attending to celebrate your team and enjoy the full awards experience.

The Gala Awards Ceremony will be hosted at a 5-star venue in Johannesberg. Details to be revealed shortly.

Our assessment framework is grounded in Organisational Psychology and built around six core pillars of WOW Workplace Certifications, that define holistic workplace excellence:

Attraction & Onboarding, Learning & Growth, Well-Being, Leadership & Strategy, Culture, and Exit & Retention.

These pillars ensure a well-rounded evaluation of your organisation’s people practices.

As an EHA Winner, you’ve already showcased exceptional commitment to employee well-being. Because of this demonstrated excellence, you automatically bypass the Self-Audit and External Audit steps in the WOW Certification process, allowing you to move directly to the Employee Survey, fast-tracking your certification journey.

More details here: https://wowworkplaces.com/eha-winners

Yes. Employee Happiness Awards – South Africa 2026 marks the inaugural edition of the Awards in the country. This edition brings a globally established awards platform to South Africa for the first time, with a strong focus on recognising people-first workplaces within the local context.

Absolutely. The Employee Happiness Awards have been successfully hosted across multiple regions, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Malaysia, earning strong participation from organisations of all sizes and sectors.

Over the past four years, the Employee Happiness Awards have received hundreds of nominations, engaged global jury panels, and recognised organisations that have gone on to strengthen employer branding, talent attraction, and workplace culture. The Awards are widely respected for their merit-based judging, transparency, and real-world impact.

After four successful years globally, South Africa represents a natural next step for the Awards. With its evolving workplace landscape and growing focus on employee well-being, leadership, and inclusion, South Africa offers a strong environment to celebrate organisations that are shaping the future of work.