IRP Awards 2015 Celebrates Agency and Individual Recruitment Excellence

 

In a ceremony hosted this evening by BBC business presenter Steph McGovern at Westminster’s Park Plaza Hotel, the REC’s Institute of Recruitment Professional (IRP) Awards celebrated the very best of the UK’s recruitment industry.

 

Now in their eighth year, the annual IRP Awards recognise professionalism and passion amongst individuals and companies working in the recruitment profession.

 

Recruitment and Employment Confederation chief executive, Kevin Green, said:

 

“A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners. Good recruiters transform lives, and we‘re delighted to be able to recognise people and businesses who consistently go above and beyond to help clients find the right people and individuals find the right job.

 

“The quality of entries this year has been impeccable and all those shortlisted should be very proud. Recruitment is booming and tonight’s winners are leading the way for our industry as we drive up standards and professionalism and also showcase the positive impact that recruiters have on individual and business success.”  

 

This 2015 IRP Award winners are:

 

Recruiter of the Year: Claire D’Amelio, Energize Recruitment

Lifetime Achievement Award: Brian Wilkinson

 

Individual:

 

Best Newcomer of the Year: Martin Webber, Letterbox Recruitment

Permanent Consultant of the Year: Claire D’Amelio, Energize Recruitment

Temporary Consultant of the Year: Jamie McGauley, ID Medical

Business Manager of the Year: David Weir, Penna

Business Leader of the Year: Michael Helleur, ICG Medical

Best Candidate and Client Experience: David Bamgbade, CRG

IMA Interim Consultant of the Year: Toni Hall, Penna

Executive Search Consultant of the Year: Maggie Hennessy, Penna

Recruitment Apprentice of the Year: Cassie Moore, ARM

 

Company:

 

IRP Advocate Company of the Year: Rethink Group

Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practioners: Rock Recruitment Specialists

Best Back-Office Support Team:Staffgroup

Best People Development Business: GPRS Recruitment

Best Recruitment Campaign and Client Partnership: Sanctuary Personnel

Best Company to Work for (up to 20 employees): Charity People

Best Company to Work for (up to 50 employees): Blayze Group

Best Company to Work for (up to 250 employees): ReThink Recruitment

Best Company to Work for (more than 250 employees): Search Consultancy

 

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