Meet the judges

The Global Payroll Awards judges have years of payroll experience across industry and public services. As leaders in their fields, our judges understand what it takes to achieve excellence and they are looking for individuals and organisations of distinction - those that stand out from the crowd and exemplify the very best of leadership, teamwork and innovation - to celebrate at The Global Payroll Awards 2025.

David Spencer

Head of Global Payroll Risk & Compliance

Remote

Lisa Orton

Zennie Sjolund

Nick Bryant

Hotel Recommendations

Ana Ronco

Enter the 2025 Awards

Attend the 2025 Awards 

Sponsor the 2025 Awards 

About the 2025 Awards 

This event is not limited to payroll teams in the UK, it will celebrate technical excellence and professional development amongst companies and their payroll teams operating internationally.

Join us at the only award ceremony in the world for professionals involved in global Payroll, this year on 5th June 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. 

Sponsorship of the Global Payroll Awards offers businesses unrivalled exposure to a very large audience before, during and after the event. 

The Global Payroll Awards are an annual event proudly organised by the Global Payroll Association. 

The Awards celebrate and reward technical excellence, professional development and teamwork within the Global Payroll industry. 

The Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals within the payroll community. The Awards have been running since 2016 and sells out with over 300 payroll professionals in attendance every year. 

Contact us to find out how to get involved with the 2025 Global Payroll Awards. 

Five Top tips when entering The Global Payroll Awards 2025

1) Plan ahead and Start early - Consider the awards criteria when planning your projects. Set clear objectives and ensure that your achievements meet them and Give yourself plenty of time to prepare your entry. Find out the entry deadline and make a start on gathering the information required for your chosen category at least 4-6 weeks ahead. 

2) Get buy-in - It’s all about teamwork…so make sure your peers and senior managers are aware of the awards and garner their support with the entry. They can provide you with useful information and invaluable feedback to help you create the best possible entry.

3) Keep it simple - Focus on what the judges are actually asking for in the judging criteria. Don’t just fill your entry with the contents of existing sales and marketing materials. Make sure the entry is succinct, clear and easy to understand.

4) Prove it - Demonstrate how you have achieved clear benefits to the business, its employees, your customers and the general public. Always back up your claims with hard evidence, especially statistical and testimonial. Provide compelling before and after data, and quotes from third parties, wherever possible

5) Learn from the experience - If you don’t win at the first attempt, learn from the process and try again next year. You are welcome to ask for feedback on your last entry and gain insight into what the judges felt was missing. 

Join us at the Warsaw Polo Club!

The Global Payroll Awards 2025 will be hosted at The Warsaw Polo Club, wjazd od, Działkowa, Wierzbowa 27, 05-540 Jaroszowa Wola, Poland

The Awards will take place from 7.30pm - 02.00am on 5th June 2025. 

Individual Seat: €265+VAT*
Table of 10: €2350+VAT*

+44 (0) 203 871 8870
awards@globalpayrollassociation.com

***Admission to the Global Payroll Awards is covered by your ticket, including a welcome beverage and a three-course seated dinner. 

Sponsors

The 2023 Winners

Bellotto Hotel

Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw

Sofitel Warsaw Victoria

Raffles Europejski Warsaw

Paul Simpson

The Shortlist

Hotel Verte