Now officially open for entries, the 2025 RAD Awards extend an invitation to employers who have achieved notable strides in their employer branding and recruitment communications.
The RAD Awards honor the highest levels of originality, efficacy, and creativity in recruitment marketing, employee communications, and employer branding. Known as the Oscars of the recruitment advertising world, the RADS recognize exceptional creative work created by advertising agencies working with their clients and employer in-house teams.
“2025 promises to be another fantastic year, and we are keen to attract HR and talent professionals to join us in celebrating innovation in employer branding and recruitment marketing,” said Richard Andrews, Director of the RAD Awards, expressing his excitement for the forthcoming event. I am sure the panel this year is eager to review the submissions because the RAD Awards are known for their rigorous judging process.”
The RADS has 19 categories this year, including:
Attraction of School Leavers and Apprentices
Original Thought
Employer’s webpage
Team of the Year for Internal Employer Branding
Video Marketing
Technology Use
You can obtain comprehensive details regarding each category and the requirements for entry by downloading the entry guide. The entry deadline is this Friday, September 27, 2024, at 23:55 BST.
Notable employers like Adidas, BT, and Currys were among the 2024 winners, along with top advertising agencies like Havas People, Tonic, and TMP Worldwide.
The renowned Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane in London’s Great Room will host the awards ceremony on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The evening will feature a drinks reception, a three-course fine dining menu, entertainment, the awards ceremony, and an after-party.




