2023 Recruitment Awards

Stand out from the crowd with the 2023 Recruitment Awards presented by Business Awards UK. In the vibrant and competitive world of recruitment, recognition for your exceptional service can significantly boost your brand’s prestige. Our panel of experts are ready to consider your achievements for shortlisting, and potentially place you as a Winner or Finalist. Demonstrate your dedication to excellence in connecting talent with opportunity. The spotlight is ready – it’s your turn to enter the stage. Submit your entry for the 2023 Recruitment Awards now.

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Effective 19th May 2023: All awards will be launched with a new fee structure. Your Award Acceptance Fee will be a single, “flat fee”. If you are selected as a Winner, you will only pay one single fee regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x Winner Trophy is included in this fee. Additional trophies can still be purchased.

This has been made possible thanks to our new sponsors and partners, who have enabled us to pass our cost savings on to winners. All entries are still FREE for all sectors.

Before You Enter: What You Need To Know

Free entry in all sectors and categories

We know that many small business owners, entrepreneurs and larger organisations don't like to pay up front for awards, where fees range from £99 to more than £250 per category. With us, all your entries are free.

You only pay a fee if you win an award

Unlike other programmes, you only pay a fee if you are selected as a winner. There's only one Award Acceptance Fee to pay regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x personalised Winner trophy is included*!

Publicity Package

As a winner or finalist, you get credible industry recognition & publicity from National press releases, Google and Yahoo! News features, content marketing and case studies.

Social Marketing

Social media marketing is important for all businesses, which is why we announce your accolades on social platforms, and regularly engage with you and your followers.

Interviews & PR

We can create quality, in-depth content with your team, making you a trusted voice in your industry, and highlighting the achievements & success of your business or enterprise**.

Fees

Winner

£375 +VAT

(Award Acceptance Fee)

Finalist

£0

(Free Forever)

Trophy

£99 +VAT

(per additional trophy)

* Trophy included: The Award Acceptance Fee includes 1x Winner’s trophy only. If you win multiple awards, additional trophies may be purchased at £99 +VAT.

** Interviews & PR: We will contact you regarding all publicity and PR opportunities based on the options you select in the entry form

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UK Business Experts

Our judging panel are business experts with a wealth of knowledge in various industries. They lend their experience and business acumen to the many award sectors we cover.

Our panel consists of dozens of private & public guest judges; below are a few of our business experts who will be selecting shortlists, winners and finalists in our awards!

Interested in being a guest judge? Contact us here.

Our Judges

I have a very strong digital marketing background which started at my parents' marketing agency in Germany. As a digital leader with more than twelve years of international digital experience, I have worked in almost any channel from PPC, Display, Social, Email, SEO etc. and have helped businesses to become more efficient whilst driving growth. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring teams to perform at the top of the class to drive results & keep on improving and reimagining the digital landscape.

LinkedIn | Enesco

Founder and Managing Director of leading digital marketing agency Circus PPC. Rick founded Circus PPC in 2009 to tackle the growing need for businesses to have dedicated, highly trained, highly skilled professionals working on their digital marketing campaigns. Having taken his own agency from £0 to £15mil annual turnover he works tirelessly to help his clients achieve respective results, growing Sales, Revenue and Profit for all.

LinkedIn | Circus

I have worked in the Film & Television industry for over 19 years. I've had much experience on Film & Television Dramas, including Last of the Summer Wine, London's Burning, Rocket Man, Doctors and Films like Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Magicians, The Bourne Ultimatum, First Night and Ackley Bridge. I specialise in creating video content for businesses across the engineering, manufacturing, logistics and aviation sectors. This covers corporate video, testimonials, training, trade show films and many more.Recent work includes 360 VR with Thomas Cook Airlines, Video marketing training for SME's and our 6 part Documentary series The Inflight Food Trip.

LinkedIn | Albion Street Studios

Director & Founder of Spike. I have 10 years client side marketing experience, gave me the inspiration to set our agency up to be a driving force in class leading, strategic marketing. I have a real passion for SEO and digital innovation as a whole.

LinkedIn | Spike

Joanna is currently the Audience Manager at LGBTQ+ news publishers PinkNews. With over a decade in the marketing industry across content, SEO, social media and audience development, they have worked on award winning multichannel campaigns for globally-recognised brands.

LinkedIn | PinkNews

Jamie is the founder and Managing Director of Sculpt Digital, a boutique digital performance agency dedicated to helping businesses excel in the digital space. In addition to Sculpt Digital, Jamie is the proud owner of Blend Analytics, a digital analytics consultancy that specialises in providing data-driven insights to clients. With a wealth of experience working at global digital agencies, Jamie has held prominent positions, including serving as the Ex Dentsu Head of Digital for both iProspect and Carat brands. Jamie also played an instrumental role in leading the growth of the digital media team at Brass, further solidifying their reputation as a digital marketing leader. As an accomplished expert in the field, Jamie has been invited to judge at prestigious events such as the UK Business Awards, where they continue to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

LinkedIn | Sculpt Digital

Managing Director and founder of Velocity Academy. Velocity Academy is an independent training provider that delivers accredited apprenticeships into the IT, Data, Marketing, Management and Administration sectors. I have experience in gaining a number of government funded contacts and following standards and protocols set by the Skills Funding Agency to grow provision. Professional qualifications achieved in Management Accounting (CIMA), Data Analytics and Operational Management.

LinkedIn | Velocity Academy

Type	Category	Description / Criteria
Primary	Recruitment Agency of the Year – Temporary	This award is for the agency achieving excellence in placing high-quality temporary staff, exemplifying adaptability, speed, and understanding of diverse needs.
Primary	Recruitment Agency of the Year – Permanent	In recognition of the agency outstanding in securing permanent roles for candidates, showcasing commitment, long-term vision, and alignment with client objectives.
Primary	Best Candidate Care	An accolade for the agency providing the highest level of care to its candidates, displaying empathy, communication, and a commitment to candidate success and satisfaction.
Primary	Best Client Support	For the recruitment agency providing exemplary client service, demonstrating understanding of client needs, responsiveness, and consistent delivery of high-quality candidates.
Primary	Best Workplace Environment	Why is your agency so awesome to work for? Why are others drawn to it? GlassDoor links are always welcomed
Primary	Diversity & Inclusion Champion	How do you ensure diversity and inclusion across the organisation?
Primary	Best Staff Training	Do you go out of your way to ensure new team members are given the best possible start?
Primary	Best Candidate Training	How do you maximise the chances of candidates performing well at interviews?
Primary	Best Recruitment Partnership	Did you create the ultimate alliance? Takes through how you made it happen and the benefits you get as a result.
Primary	Best Newcomer Agency	For agencies trading for up to 2 years at the time of entry
Primary	Best Flexible Work Strategy	Recognising firms prioritising work-life balance with effective, innovative flexible working policies, enabling higher productivity and staff satisfaction levels.
Size	Recruitment Agency of the Year – Start-Up	Up to 5 FT staff
Size	Recruitment Agency of the Year – Micro	5 – 10 FT staff
Size	Recruitment Agency of the Year – Small	10+ FT staff
Size	Recruitment Agency of the Year – Medium	20+ FT staff
Size	Recruitment Agency of the Year – Large	30+ FT staff
Specialist	Best Finance Recruitment Agency	Celebrating the top agency expertly matching financial sector candidates to roles, demonstrating superior industry knowledge, relationships, and success rate.
Specialist	Best Private Equity Recruitment Agency	An award for agencies specialising in placing top-tier talent in private equity roles, showcasing expertise and commitment to industry best practices.
Specialist	Best Engineering Recruitment Agency	This award is for agencies demonstrating an unswerving dedication to sourcing and placing engineering talent, and contributing to sector growth.
Specialist	Best IT/Technology Recruitment Agency	In recognition of the agency achieving excellence in technology recruitment, sourcing high-quality candidates and serving the industry’s ever-evolving needs.
Specialist	Best Professional Services Recruitment Agency	An accolade for the agency adeptly placing candidates in professional services roles, demonstrating understanding of a broad range of sectors.
Specialist	Best Public Sector Recruitment Agency	Showcasing agencies excelling in public sector recruitment, exhibiting deep understanding of the sector’s unique needs, dynamics, and requirements.
Specialist	Best Third Sector Recruitment Agency	For the recruitment agency that shows outstanding commitment to the third sector, effectively sourcing candidates for vital non-profit roles.
Specialist	Best Sales & Marketing Recruitment Agency	This award is for agencies that have proven their prowess in matching top-tier sales and marketing talent to exciting industry opportunities.
Specialist	Best Specialist Recruitment Agency	In recognition of the agency excelling in a niche or specialised field, with a record of successfully filling unique, hard-to-source roles.
Tech & Marketing	Best Recruitment Agency Marketing Campaign	Celebrating the most effective, innovative recruitment marketing campaign, demonstrating superior creativity, execution and measurable results.
Tech & Marketing	Best International Recruitment Campaign	An award for the agency running the most successful global recruitment campaign, exemplifying excellent reach, diversity, and impact.
Tech & Marketing	Best Hyperlocal Recruitment Campaign	Showcasing the agency executing the most effective localised recruitment campaign, demonstrating deep community understanding and impact.
Tech & Marketing	Best Candidate Attraction	In recognition of the agency using innovative techniques and tools to attract top talent, leading to a robust, high-quality candidate pool.
Tech & Marketing	Best Recruitment Agency Website	For the agency with the most user-friendly, informative, and engaging website, enhancing client and candidate experiences, and driving success.
Tech & Marketing	Best Job Board	We’d love to celebrate purposeful job boards that stand out for any number of weird and wonderful ways.
Tech & Marketing	Best use of Technology in Recruitment	Tell us how you’re getting the most out of your technology, SaaS or custom solutions
Tech & Marketing	Most Innovative Recruitment Agency	This does not necessarily relate to technology. Innovation can come in many forms.
Individuals	Recruitment Industry Leader of the Year	Does your agency have amazing leadership worth shouting about? We want to her about them.
Individuals	Best Individual Recruiter – Temporary	This award is for amazing temp recruiters whose individual achievements need to be celebrated.
Individuals	Best Individual Recruiter – Permanent	This award is for amazing perm recruiters whose individual achievements need to be celebrated.
Individuals	Best Individual Newcomer	Joined the sector up to 2 years ago. Why are you the new kid on the block and why should others take notice?
Individuals	HR Director of the Year	Why is your HR director nominee exceptional?
Individuals	Best Employee Training, Learning & Development Strategy	Why is your learning & development strategy outstanding for employees?
Individuals	Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy	How does your strategy look after the health & wellbeing of staff?
Location	Best Local Recruitment Agency	Celebrating the agency that excels in connecting local businesses with top-tier talent, demonstrating a deep understanding of local market dynamics and needs.
Location	Best National Recruitment Agency	An award for the agency effectively serving clients across the UK, showcasing extensive network, market understanding, and a proven track record of success.
Location	Best International Recruitment Agency	Recognising the agency with a global reach, demonstrating exceptional skill in sourcing candidates across borders and navigating international recruitment nuances.

2023 Recruitment Awards