Xchangeteamís Search for Freelancer of the Year Is On...

Xchangeteamís search for the Freelancer of the Year begins today. Now in their fourth year, the Xchangeteam Freelancer of the Year Awards are the only awards dedicated to showcasing the best in freelance talent in communications, marketing and creative services. The awards help promote the value that freelancers bring to their clientsí businesses and the industry as a whole adding considerable value to individual companies as well as UK plc.

Xchangeteamís CEO Emma Brierley is the leading voice in promoting freelance talent. She said: ìMany potential clients have yet to fully understand the quality of freelance talent available and the benefits that freelancers can bring to their business. The Xchangeteam Freelancer of the Year Awards serves to give freelancers a well deserved pat on the back, to acknowledge their work and celebrate their unsung achievements.î

Last yearís Awards saw over 150 entries and 39 finalists, resulting in six winners across seven categories. This yearís categories are:

ï PR & Communications
ï Media (Planning, Buying and Sales)
ï Events
ï Advertising & Design (Conceptual and creative)
ï Advertising & Design (Account Management)
ï Editorial
ï Marketing
ï Public Affairs
ï Digital Excellence (cross-category)

Clients can nominate someone theyíve hired or someone theyíve worked with or freelancers can nominate themselves by completing the online application form at www.freelanceroftheyear.co.uk or by clicking on the link at www.xchangeteam.com where youíll also find further information on the entry criteria.