BSCM Celebrating Excellence in Human Resource Management
We proudly announce the BSCM Excellence Award 2024 winners, recognizing outstanding achievements in Human Resource Management and Development. This award celebrates innovation, leadership, and HR’s vital role in building sustainable, people-focused organizations. Together, let us Inspire HR excellence to support Bahrain’s vision of progress and prosperity.

WINNERS

Best CEO Award

  • 1st Winner (Government)

    Mr. Mohammed Al Qaed

    Chief Executive Officer of the Information & eGovernment Authority, driving Bahrain’s digital transformation.

  • 1st Winner (Private Sector)

    Mr. Ali Al Baqali

    Chief Executive Officer of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the largest aluminum smelters in the world

  • 2nd Winner (Private Sector)

    Mr. Abdulwahed Janahi

    Chief Executive Officer of The Benefit Company, a pioneering financial technology provider in Bahrain.

Best CHRO/CPO Award

  • 1st Winner (Private Sector)

    Mr. Mohammed Danish

    Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer American Express Middle East

  • 2nd Winner (Private Sector)

    Ms. Muna Al Balooshi

    Head of Human Resources and Administration, Al Salam Bank

Digital Transformation HR Award

  • 1st Winner (Government)

    Civil Service Bureau

  • 1st Winner (Private Sector)

    Al-Bilad Media Corporation

  • 2nd Winner (Private Sector)

    BMMI (Bahrain Maritime & Mercantile International)

HR Innovation Award

  • 1st Winner (Government)

    Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA)

  • 1st Winner (Private Sector)

    Silah Gulf

  • 2nd Winner (Private Sector)

    Bahrain Development Bank

Workplace Wellness and Well-being Award

  • 1st Winner (Private Sector)

    Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC)

  • 2nd Winner (Private Sector)

    OQ

JURORS

THE AWARD

About the Award

The BSCM Excellence Award recognizes organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to HRM/HRD. It aims to inspire a culture of excellence within the industry and promote the adoption of innovative HR strategies that drive organizational success.

Purpose of
the Award

The award seeks to acknowledge organizations and individuals for their achievements in HR, fostering innovation, employee engagement, and leadership.

Symbolism

The Bahraini Jasmine, symbolizing purity and resilience, crowns the recipients of the BSCM Excellence Awards 2024, reflecting their innovation and leadership in HR while honoring Bahrain's cultural heritage.

Award
Highlights

The BSCM Excellence Award 2024 honors HR leadership, innovation, and best practices, highlighting their impact on organizations and the HR community.

CATEGORIES

Individual
Awards

  • Best CEO Award

    Purpose To honor CEOs who have exhibited exemplary leadership, fostering innovation, employee engagement, and sustainable business growth.
    Criteria This award evaluates CEOs based on their strategic HR vision, commitment to employee development, cultivation of a positive organizational culture, collaboration with HR departments, support for HR initiatives, innovation in HR practices, recognition and reward systems, and overall business success.

  • Best CHRO/CPO Award

    Purpose To recognize Chief Human Resources Officers or Chief People Officers who have made significant contributions to their organizations through effective HR practices.
    Criteria This award considers the strategic alignment of HR initiatives with business goals, creativity in HR program design, effectiveness in fostering collaboration, excellence in managing employee relations, process efficiency, commitment to learning and development, data-driven decision-making, and continuous innovation.

Corporate
Awards

  • HR Innovation Award

    Purpose To acknowledge organizations that have introduced groundbreaking HR practices or initiatives using AI in HR and HRD.
    Criteria This award focuses on the creativity and uniqueness of HR innovations, their impact on business performance, alignment with organizational HR objectives, scalability, successful implementation, and effective use of HR technology and analytics.

  • Digital Transformation in HR

    Purpose To recognize organizations that have successfully integrated digital technologies into their HR operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
    Criteria This award assesses the scope and scale of digital transformation, adoption of advanced technologies, business impact, improvements in employee experience, data-driven HR decision-making, and effective change management strategies.

  • Workplace Wellness & Well-being

    Purpose To honor organizations that have implemented innovative initiatives promoting employee wellness and well-being.
    Criteria This award evaluates the comprehensiveness of wellness strategies, employee engagement and participation, diversity of wellness initiatives, measurement and evaluation of wellness programs, and effectiveness in wellness communication and education.

Government
Awards

  • HR Innovation Award

    Purpose To acknowledge organizations that have introduced groundbreaking HR practices or initiatives.
    Criteria This award focuses on the creativity and uniqueness of HR innovations, their impact on business performance, alignment with organizational HR objectives, scalability, successful implementation, and effective use of HR technology and analytics.

  • Digital Transformation in HR

    Purpose To recognize organizations that have successfully integrated digital technologies into their HR operations to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and inclusion.
    Criteria This award assesses the scope and scale of digital transformation, adoption of advanced technologies, business impact, improvements in employee experience, data-driven HR decision-making, and effective change management strategies.

  • Workplace Wellness & Well-being

    Purpose To honor organizations that have implemented innovative initiatives promoting employee wellness and well-being.
    Criteria This award evaluates the comprehensiveness of wellness strategies, employee engagement and participation, diversity of wellness initiatives, measurement and evaluation of wellness programs, and effectiveness in wellness communication and education.

CRITERIA

OVERVIEW

All entries for the BSCM Excellence Award 2024 will be evaluated based on criteria that emphasize leadership, innovation, business impact, and alignment with HR objectives.

DETAILED CRITERIA FOR
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Best CEO Award: Focus on strategic HR vision, support for HR initiatives, employee engagement, innovation in HR practices, recognition systems, and business success.
Best CHRO/CPO Award: Criteria include creativity in HR programs, collaboration, excellence in employee relations, process efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Detailed Criteria for Corporate & Government Awards

HR Innovation: Assessed based on creativity, scalability, alignment with objectives, and the use of HR technology.
Digital Transformation: Scope of transformation, employee experience, business impact, and adoption of advanced technologies.
Workplace Wellness: Comprehensiveness, employee engagement, diversity of initiatives, and effectiveness in communication.

BENEFITS

1

WINNERS

Winners will receive a prestigious trophy, a certificate of excellence, and extensive media coverage to showcase their achievements, along with opportunities to share their experiences at monthly BSCM HR gatherings and through short video reels on BSCM’s social media platforms.

2

FINALISTS

Finalists are awarded a certificate of recognition, offering exposure and credibility within the industry.

3

POST-EVENT
PROMOTION

Both winners and finalists can share their success stories through interviews, articles, and social media, enhancing their reputation and influence in the HR community.