Winners of IT staffing industry Oscars announced at largest ever ATSCo ball

The winners of the ATSCo Member of the Year Awards were announced Friday (October 15) at ATSCoís fifth annual charity ball, the largest and most successful ever.

Nominations for the ATSCo Member of the Year awards were made by directors and employees of ATSCo member companies and judged by an independent panel of experts, comprising David McHattie of Barclays Corporate Division, Stephen Peerless, a management consultant specialising in the recruitment industry, and Karen Dempsey, Editor of Recruiter Magazine.

Awards were made in the following categories:

ATSCo/NSPCC Award for Charity Fund-Raising
For the company or individual that has implemented the most effective charity fundraising programme over the previous 12 months. Sponsored by LSM Recruitment Solutions.

Winner: Ajilon Group. Sarah El Doori, Marketing Director of Ajilon Group, collected the award.

ATSCo Affiliate Member of the Year:
As above, but for the ATSCo member that is not a staffing company. Sponsored by LSM Recruitment Solutions.

Winner: giant group. Matthew Brown, Managing Director of giant group, collected the award.

ATSCo Innovator of the Year
For the company of individual that conceived or brought to the IT staffing industry the most innovative and pioneering idea over the past 12 months. Sponsored by LSM Recruitment Solutions.

Winner: Broadbean. Dan McGuire, Managing Director of Broadbean, collected the award.

ATSCo Corporate Member of the Year:
The full ATSCo member that most consistently demonstrated the professional values associated with ATSCo membership over the last 12 months. Sponsored by JSA Services.

Winner: Aston Carter. Sean Zimdahl, Chief Executive of Aston Carter, collected the award.
Highly Commended: Xansa

ATSCo Individual Member of the Year
For the individual ATSCo member whose professionalism and commitment best reflects the high standards expected of ATSCo members. Sponsored by LSM Recruitment Solutions.

Winner: Bill Bottriell, Deputy Chairman of SThree.


The winner of the ATSCo Individual Member of the Year Award was chosen by the ATSCo Executive Committee. The winner of the ATSCo/NSPCC Award for Charity Fund-Raising was chosen by the NSPCC.

Ann Swain, ATSCo Chief Executive, commented: I am delighted at the enthusiasm and competitive spirit shown at this yearís awards ceremony. ATSCo Member of the Year Awards have become highly coveted in the staffing industry as a seal of quality.

Winning an ATSCo award adds immense value to a companyís brand image, which can translate into a real advantage in competitive tenders.


ATSCo raises over 60,000 for NSPCC in one evening


Over 550 guests attend fifth charity ball
Peter Flaherty personally raises 500


ATSCo has raised over 60,000 for its nominated charity, the NSPCC, at the IT staffing industryís fifth annual charity ball, the largest and most successful ever.

The 60,000 raised easily smashed last yearís impressive amount of 48,000.

The event, which had a circus theme, was held at Londonís Intercontinental Hotel and attended by over 550 guests, a big increase on the 400 revellers in 2003. Professional clowns, jugglers, stilt-walkers and cartoonists mingled with and entertained the guests throughout the evening.

A substantial portion of the 60,000 was raised at the auction, which was hosted by Christies, the world-renowned auctioneers. The lots included a rare collection of Kylie memorabilia, chosen and donated by Kylie herself, a four night trip to see the Moscow State Circus in Russia, a five night stay at the famous ëCircus Circusí hotel in Las Vegas, and an England rugby shirt, donated and signed by Lawrence Dallaglio.

All the lots were kindly donated by ATSCo members.

Guests were entertained after the auction by a casino, tarot readers, vodka luges and chocolate fountains. Circus games were also available to enjoy, including a rifle range and bucking bronco.

Some high-profile guests, however, were seen to devote too much of their time to one game. A high-spirited Peter Flaherty, Director of Recruitment Investment Group and founding member of ATSCo, spent much of the evening being tossed from the bucking bronco. However, Peter is not the kind of man to humiliate himself for nothing - his antics raised 500 for the NSPCC, along with the cheers of the onlookers.

Ann Swain, ATSCo Chief Executive, commented: The NSPCC is a wonderful cause and ATSCo is proud to continue its association with the charity. I am thrilled that we managed to surpass last yearís donation of 48,000 by such a large margin and look forward to raising an even bigger chunk of our 1m pledge in 2005.

Growing optimism in the IT staffing industry, combined with the huge turnout by ATSCoís growing membership, helped make this our most successful ball so far.