The REC’s Institute of Recruitment Professional (IRP) Awards were held at the London Marriott Hotel to celebrate recruitment’s top professionals in a ceremony hosted by the BBC’s Jeremy Vine.
This was the sixth annual IRP Awards ceremony held to recognise the excellence and inspirational work of individuals and companies working in the recruitment profession.
Recruitment and Employment Confederation chief executive, Kevin Green, said: “Congratulations to all of the 2013 winners who have demonstrated that they are at the top of their game and who are setting world-class standards to which all recruiters can aspire. The high volume and calibre of entries this year demonstrates how the REC’s commitment to raise professional standards is having an impact across the industry.
“This was a great year for entries as members recognise the value that being shortlisted can have on their business and I would like to thank everyone that entered and supported this year’s awards.”
This year’s winners are:
Individual
- Best Newcomer of the Year: Ben Richardson, Lawrence Harvey
- Permanent Consultant of the Year: Vicki Walker, CKGroup
- Temporary Consultant of the Year: Stephen Perkins, Orgtel
- Business Manager of the Year: Ray Metcalfe, Encore Personnel Services
- Business Leader of the Year: Jason Bowler, Resourcing Group
- Best Candidate and Client Experience: Jodie Rafferty, Dynamite Recruitment Solutions
- In-House Recruiter of the Year: Louise Smith, Sthree
- IMA Interim Consultant of the Year: Jo Sweetland, Green Park
- Executive Search Consultant of the Year: Jonathan Swain, Penna
COMPANY
- Best Back-Office Support Team: Star
- Best Contribution to the Community: Amoria Bond
- Best People Development Business: Amoria Bond
- Best Company to Work for (up to 20 employees): Cognitive Group
- Best Company to Work for (up to 50 employees): Energize Recruitment Solutions
- Best Company to Work for (up to 250 employees): Encore Personnel Services
- Best Company to Work for (more than 250 employees): Search Consultancy
