April 30, 2026
UK Employee Experience Awards 2026: Finalists Announced
The UK Employee Experience Awards (UKEXA) 2026 finalists have been announced! And the shortlist reflects the breadth and ambition of employee experience work happening across the UK right now.
From global healthcare and financial services to energy innovators and independent businesses, this year’s finalists represent a diverse cross-section of organisations committed to putting their people first. Bupa, Lloyds Banking Group, Octopus Energy, and DHL Supply Chain are among the names on the list, alongside specialist businesses and growth-stage companies making their mark on UK workplace culture.
The 2026 Shortlist
- B. Braun in partnership with Elev-8 Performance Improvement
- Bristan Group
- Bupa
- DHL Supply Chain
- Equinix
- Goji Investments
- Landmark Information Group
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Octopus Electric Vehicles
- Octopus Energy
- Phillip Jeffries
- Pure Pet Food
- Somerset Bridge Group
- StepChange Debt Charity
- The Access Group
- Verplas
- Wave Utilities
- XPS Group
What Comes Next
Making the shortlist is only the beginning. The next stage is the Awards Finals – live online presentations on 21 May, where finalists will present their work directly to independent judges. It is a rigorous process, and one that distinguishes UKEXA from simpler recognition programmes. Every finalist earns their result in front of a panel, not just on paper.
The winners will then be revealed at the Awards Ceremony on 9 July in London – an evening bringing together EX practitioners, leaders, and advocates from across the UK to celebrate the organisations raising the standard for workplace experience.
Whether you’re a finalist, a supporter, or simply curious about where UK EX practice is heading, the ceremony is open to all! Visit e-x-a.co.uk for more details and to register your interest.
