Awards

WERC Member Awards Program

NEW in 2025 - Nominations Are Now Open

WERC Awards Committee is proud to introduce two new awards that spotlight forward-thinking individuals and organizations making an impact on global talent mobility. Created by WERC members on the Awards and Recognition Committee, these honors recognize bold, visionary, and impact-driven achievements in global talent mobility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership. 

Know someone raising the bar in our industry? Submit your nomination by 27 July 2025. Visit each award page for full criteria and application details.

  • ESG Excellence in Talent Mobility Award

    Recognizes organizations or individuals who have embedded ESG principles into the heart of their mobility programs. From sustainable practices to inclusive policies and ethical governance, this award honors true trailblazers.
    Learn more
  • Inspiring Mobility Leader of the Year Award

    Celebrates individuals who lead with purpose, driving innovation, aligning strategy with organizational goals, and supporting others along the way.This is for leaders who advance the practice of global mobility. 
    Learn more

WERC Service Awards

Organizations and communities grow and improve through the work of the individuals who belong to them. WERC knows that the generous gift of your knowledge is part of your professional development, but there’s more: your willingness to share your time and expertise with the global mobility industry makes it stronger, smarter, and better for all our members and the industry at large.

We recognize and celebrate our members’ service through a multitude of awards programs:  Service Recognition Awards Program, moving our members who hold designations to their Senior status, and more.

Meritorious Service Award (MSA) Badge

 

Distinguished Service Award (DSA) Badge

 

Hall of Leaders Award (HOL) Badge

 

View 2024 Award Recipients

How to Earn Service Recognition Awards

To earn awards through our Service Recognition program, one must be a current WERC member and accumulate service activity points through volunteer activities

  • Meritorious Service Award (MSA): granted after accumulation of 10 service points.

  • Distinguished Service Award (DSA): granted after accumulation of 25 service points

  • Hall of Leaders Award (HOL): inducted after receiving four Distinguished Service Awards. 

Award FAQS