Join our Elite Jury: FSQ People Excellency Awards 2026
The FSQ People Excellency Awards 2026 are Asia’s First Organizational Psychology–Led People Excellence Awards. Created by FriendsSquare, we are looking for the visionary minds who will help us define and honour the leaders, cultures, and organisations shaping the future of work in India.
At FriendsSquare, we believe that true workplace excellence requires a discerning eye. We are inviting seasoned HR leaders, organizational psychologists, and culture innovators to join our elite Jury Panel—the guardians of the "People-First" standard.
Why Serve as a Jury Member?
Influence the Industry Standard: Use your expertise to define what excellence looks like in a modern, psychology-led workplace.
Unparalleled Thought Leadership: Position yourself as a premier authority and voice of the industry.
High-Level Networking: Collaborate with a curated group of fellow experts and C-suite leaders during the evaluation process.
Shape the Narrative: Play a critical role in identifying the strategies and mindsets that elevate human potential and drive sustainable business success.
Media & Brand Visibility: Benefit from featured profiles across premier publications and FriendsSquare’s media platforms.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking individuals who choose empathy over ego and innovation over inertia. Our jurors are industry veterans who understand the nuances of organizational health, the complexities of human behavior, and the drive required to build world-class cultures.
Nomination Details
You may nominate yourself or a peer who possesses the depth of experience and integrity required to evaluate India’s most prestigious people-centric awards.
Criteria for Consideration:
20+ years of experience in HR, Leadership, or Organizational Development.
A proven track record of driving cultural transformation.
A commitment to objective, psychology-led evaluation.
Event Details
Jury Deliberation Period: January – February 2026
Main Event: 21st March, 2026
Venue: Roseate House, Delhi
Time: 12:00 PM onwards
This is your opportunity to lend your voice to a first-of-its-kind platform. Help us spotlight the real work, culture-building, and impact that define great leadership.ellence looks like in a modern workplace.
This is more than an award, it’s a statement. A first-of-its-kind platform that recognises the strategies, mindsets, and people practices that elevate human potential and drive meaningful, sustainable business success.
Why Now?
Because the future of work is being shaped by those who choose empathy over ego, inclusion over indifference, and innovation over inertia. These awards celebrate the individuals and organisations leading that change.
Why Participate / Nominate
Industry-Wide Recognition: Be celebrated as a leader in people excellence.
Media Visibility & PR Opportunities: Feature across premier publications and media platforms.
Networking With Industry Leaders: Engage with top HR and business professionals.
Benchmarking Excellence: Measure your people strategies against the best in the industry.
Strengthen Employer Branding: Position your organisation as a top employer and workplace of choice.
Your Opportunity to Be Recognised
This is your moment to be seen. To spotlight the real work, culture-building, and impact that often go unnoticed but truly define great leadership.
You may nominate yourself, your organisation, or someone you believe genuinely deserves to be honoured for their contribution to people excellence.
Event Details
Date: 21st March, 2026
Venue: Roseate House, Delhi
Time: 12:00 PM onwards
This platform invites nominees to share their journeys, the challenges they faced, the people they empowered, the cultures they built, and the meaningful change they drove in their organisations. Because your story has the power to inspire the next wave of excellence.