Every year, we celebrate one of the cornerstones of Grundfos’ success: Its innovative and passionate employees. As of 2021, the Foundation sponsors 6 employee prizes.
Award ceremony
In 2023, the People Awards are awarded on 13 September at an award show in Bjerringbro.
- 10.30 Arrival, coffee and exhibition
- 11.00 Introduction by Grundfos CHRO Mirjam Baijens
- 11.05 Welcome by Grundfos CEO Poul Due Jensen
- 11:10 Keynote: Plan International Denmark
- 11.50 3-course lunch including speech by Foundation CEO Kim Nøhr Skibsted
- 13.30 Prize Ceremony (livestreamed)
- 14.30 Mingling and coffee, exhibition, photos
Grundfos Innovation Award
Since 2013, this award has been given to an employee or a group of employees in Grundfos who, in the course of the year, have made a particularly creative and innovative contribution within one of the following areas: technology, business development, or sustainability. More info on Insite
Grundfos Scholarship
Since 2013, up to five Grundfos employees per year have a chance to win a Scholarship for studies or learning activities that go beyond the limits of a regular employee development plan. More info on Insite
Grundfos Community Engagement Award
Since 2017, we have showcased the best local community and charity initiatives across the Grundfos Group and acknowledged the good will and dedication of the employees. More info on Insite
Grundfos Environmental Impact Award
Since 2021, this prize is awarded to the people behind a project or idea which significantly provides environmental impact, reduces footprint and has global potential. More info on Insite
Grundfos Health, Safety & Well-being Award
Since 2021, the prize is awarded to the people behind an initiative that goes the extra mile to improve our Health, Safety & Well-being standards. More info on Insite

Together with their colleague Victoria Mulford, Deborah Petersen (left) and Letitia Winston (right) won the 2022 Health, Safety and Well-being Award
for their mental well-being campaign, ’Nelly the Elephant’. Photo: Ruth Pavion
Grundfos Culture Ambassador Award
Since 2021, this award is given to up to 3 individual winners role-modelling Grundfos values, Grundfos Key Behaviours: Accountability, Collaboration and Customer Centricity, or other culture specific elements. More on Insite