Nominations open for the 2026 Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards, as workforce pressures reshape talent strategies

As organisations across Australia and New Zealand navigate growing workforce complexity, skills shortages and increased pressure to mobilise talent quickly, the professionals responsible for shaping how talent is sourced, deployed and governed — while mitigating organisational risk — have become more critical than ever to business success.

The Employee Mobility Institute and Quest Apartment Hotels, a member of The Ascott Limited, opened nominations today for the 2026 Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards, recognising excellence across workforce strategy, talent mobility and global hiring, as well as the partner ecosystems supporting these functions.

HR leaders, talent mobility specialists, talent acquisition professionals, and suppliers servicing the workforce management industry - including corporate housing, relocation, immigration and tax consultants - are encouraged to nominate at www.questtemiawards.com.au.

Now in its eighth year, the awards celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations helping businesses access talent, maintain operations and create positive employee experiences in an increasingly constrained labour market.

"TEMi and Quest are proud to provide a platform for practitioners to be recognised for their work and commitment to the talent mobility sector," TEMi Founder Deborah de Cerff said. 

"As organisations navigate increasing complexity in how talent is sourced, moved and supported, the role of mobility professionals has never been more critical."

"It's important that we take the time to acknowledge exceptional work and continue to raise the bar for best practice in our field. This awards programme not only offers practitioners going above and beyond in their roles the recognition that they deserve, it also showcases industry excellence, and enables valuable knowledge sharing and collaboration across the sector."

Managing Director, The Ascott Limited, Australasia, David Mansfield, said Quest was proud to be the naming rights partner once again of the Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards. 

"Quest works closely with organisations supporting employee relocations across Australia, and we see firsthand the level of coordination, care and expertise required to deliver positive outcomes for both businesses and their people. These Awards provide an important opportunity to recognise the professionals who consistently deliver that experience."

"We are proud to acknowledge and celebrate our colleagues' achievements, contributions and dedication to talent mobility."

The 2026 Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards categories include:

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE
• Talent Mobility Champion of the Year
• Distinguished Service
• Team Excellence in Global Talent & Mobility

BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT
• Transformation in Workforce Mobility
• Excellence in Strategic Partnership
• Talent Mobility Service Excellence

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
• Global Talent Impact
• Workforce Mobility in Action
• Quest Relocation with Heart

SPOTLIGHT
• Rising Star in Mobility
• TEMi Talent Member Contribution
• Global Mobility Professional (GMP1)® Graduate Excellence

Applications close Sunday 23 August.

Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala at the Shangri-La Sydney on Friday 6 November 2026.

For more information, visit www.questtemiawards.com.au.

INFORMATION FOR MEDIA

 
Deborah de Cerff is available for interviews, photo and vision opportunities. Please contact Catherine Miller to arrange a time. 
 
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ABOUT THE EMPLOYEE MOBILITY INSTITUTE (TEMi)

The Employee Mobility Institute (TEMi) is Australasia's peak membership body for global workforce management and talent mobility professionals, representing HR and mobility leaders, tax and immigration specialists, and relocation experts. For more than a decade, TEMi has offered qualifications, development, mentoring and networking programs and events. TEMi also recognises excellence via the Quest TEMi Australasian Workforce Management Awards and hosts the industry's annual Mobility Exchange Summit. For more information about TEMi, visit temitalent.com.au.

ABOUT QUEST APARTMENT HOTELS

Quest Apartment Hotels is a leading accommodation provider with 160+ locations across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. For over 35 years, Quest has offered spacious, flexible stays for business and leisure travellers, operated by passionate local franchise owners. Quest is part of The Ascott Limited, a global lodging leader with a diverse portfolio of serviced apartments, hotels and co-living properties in 170+ cities worldwide. Ascott is a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, one of Asia's largest real estate companies.