About this Event
The awards ceremony for the 26th annual National Online Recruitment Awards will take place in-person in our regular venue, The Carisbrooke Hall, near Marble Arch, London.
As you'd expect from the NORAs, the format is informal, and as ever, the theme will be celebration and networking.
The NORAs event is a celebration of excellence in the UK online recruitment sector, and also involves fantastic networking opportunities. Everyone within the UK recruiting community is very welcome, as is anyone from the public who has nominated their favourite websites for the NORAs. Our awards website is
New for 2026: Afternoon Conference & NORA Technology Awards
Before the evening ceremony, we are hosting a dedicated afternoon conference focused on recruitment technology, candidate experience, and innovation across the talent acquisition industry.
The afternoon includes:
• Talks and presentations
• Expert panel discussions
• The NORA Technology Awards (6 categories presented live)
• Networking with employers, agencies, job boards, and vendors
The full conference agenda will be published on the NORA website:
The conference runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and is open to all attendees.
You can attend the conference on its own, or as part of a combined ticket that includes both the conference and the evening NORAs ceremony.
🎟️ TICKETS FOR 2026
We’ve simplified ticketing this year. You can attend the evening awards, the afternoon conference, or enjoy both with a combined ticket.
Combined Ticket — Afternoon Conference + Evening NORAs
£210 Includes full access to the afternoon conference (talks, panels, NORA Technology Awards, networking) and the evening awards ceremony.
Conference Only
£120 Access to the afternoon conference only.
Evening NORAs Only
£180 Access to the awards ceremony, drinks reception, celebration, and networking.
⭐ Finalists Discount — 20%
Finalists can receive 20% off any ticket. To claim the discount, finalists must request a code directly — this helps us verify eligibility and connect with you personally.
🕒 Timings
Afternoon Conference
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Including NORA Technology Awards)
Evening Awards Ceremony
Doors open: 7:00 PM Awards Ceremony commences: 8:30 PM Awards Ceremony ends: 10:00 PM Venue open till 12:00 midnight
Format: Dress for a party! There is no formal dress code, as we expect guests from recruitment agencies, employers, job boards, and publications. Networking and celebration are the theme for the event.
📍 Address
A short walk from Marble Arch tube station. Nearest mainline station: Paddington.
The Carisbrooke Hall 59 Seymour St, Tyburnia London W1H 5BT
Telephone: 0207 616 8305 Venue website:
Venue website:
📞 Contact
For any further information, please contact Stephen O'Donnell Telephone: 0141 637 9000, Email: [email protected]
ℹ️ Additional Information
By booking a ticket, your details will be shared with our event sponsors.
All ticket prices include 20% VAT. NORA Academy Ltd, VAT No: 306991092.
Event venue & nearby stays
Carisbrooke Hall - Victory Services Club, 63 Seymour St, London, United Kingdom
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