Press Release: APSCo UK announces 2026 Awards for Excellence Finalists

Press Release: APSCo UK announces 2026 Awards for Excellence Finalists

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo UK) has unveiled the cohort of 2026 finalists for its annual UK Awards for Excellence.

Sponsored by Workwell Global, Interactive Investor, DY USA, Kingsbridge, C2E Law, Giant Group, HSBC UK, SafeRec and Trowers & Hamlins, the awards celebrate innovation and excellence in the staffing sector, with APSCo members undergoing a rigorous judging process to demonstrate their commitment to best-in-class services.

The winners will be announced at our awards lunch on 16th September at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in London. 

Samantha Hurley, MD at APSCo UK commented:

“I’d like to congratulate our 2026 finalists on successfully progressing through the first stage of our rigorous judging process. The APSCo UK Awards for Excellence continue to highlight the innovation, impact and value delivered by our members and Trusted Partners, and provide a powerful platform to celebrate the outstanding achievements of teams across the past year.

 

It’s incredibly encouraging to see such a strong level of participation, particularly in what has been another evolving and often challenging market landscape. The calibre of entries this year is a real testament to the resilience, creativity and expertise within our sector.

 

I’d also like to extend my sincere thanks to our sponsors for their continued support — their commitment plays a vital role in making these awards possible.

 

Celebrating excellence across the professional staffing sector has never been more important. Congratulations once again to all our finalists, and I look forward to celebrating with you at the awards lunch.”

 

 

The 2026 finalists are:

APSCo UK Recruitment Company of the Year >£0 – 5 million turnover

  • Apera
  • Envision Education
  • Inspiring Teaching

 

APSCo UK Recruitment Company of the Year >£5 – 10 million turnover

  • Australasian Recruitment Company
  • Radley James

 

APSCo UK Recruitment Company of the Year >£10 – 50 million turnover

  • Adepto Technical Recruitment
  • Morgan Hunt
  • R&D Partners

 

APSCo UK Recruitment Company of the Year >£50 – 250 million turnover

  • LHi Group
  • Proclinical Ltd
  • QCS Staffing

 

APSCo UK Recruitment Company of the Year >£250 million turnover

  • NES Fircroft
  • Morson Group

 

APSCo UK International Recruitment Company of the Year

  • LHi Group
  • Radley James
  • QCS Staffing

 

APSCo UK Support Service Team of the Year

  • Apera
  • NHS Professionals
  • QCS Staffing

 

APSCo UK Award for Innovation

  • 1492 Ltd
  • Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) by AMS in partnership with Amiqus
  • SafeRec

 

APSCo UK Trusted Partner of the Year

  • Recruitment Accountants
  • SafeRec
  • Workwell Global

 

APSCo UK Business Leader of the Year

  • David Broome, QCS Staffing
  • Eddie Austin , Operam Education Group
  • Owen Godfrey, Owen Daniels

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