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.
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