‘Exceptional’ | HR Grapevine journalist Annie Hayes wins national HR media award

Annie Hayes, Features Editor for HR Grapevine, has been named as the Pay, Reward & Employee Benefits Journalist for 2026.

Recognised at the WTW Media Awards on July 8, Annie was celebrated for her unique storytelling ability and quality of writing, making vital yet under-discussed topics accessible and engaging to the UK’s HR professionals.

The WTW Media Awards have recognised excellence in business journalism for more than two decades.

‘Engaging storytelling & distinct human perspective’

The winners for the 2026 awards were announced at The Conduit in London’s Covent Garden.