APSCo Awards for Excellence 2025

Recognising Recruitment Excellence

The APSCo Awards for Excellence celebrate the most innovative and successful recruitment firms across the United Kingdom. Unlike other awards, our rigorous selection process sets a new standard for professional recognition.
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The awards are a fantastic opportunity for our members to prove their commitment to delivering best-in-class services and provide an excellent chance to promote their brand and win new business.

What differentiates APSCo's awards from all others in our sector, is the rigorous judging process. Entries are not only reviewed "on paper", all finalists will also go through a face-to-face independent judging panel. The panel of judges are carefully selected for their areas of expertise. This includes specialists in business success, growth, finance, recruitment, diversity and marketing. Five judges will be matched to each of the award categories. Judges will be given ample time to review all applicable applications and will agree the finalists for each category.

Shortlisted members are invited to a face-to-face interview with the panel and the winners will be announced at a gala awards lunch.

Entries close April 3rd, 2025.

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Why the APSCo Awards for Excellence Matter

Prestigious independent judging: Our five-judge panel includes top experts in business growth, finance, recruitment, diversity, and marketing.
Comprehensive evaluation: Beyond paper submissions, finalists undergo in-depth face-to-face interviews.
Proven business impact: Winners gain significant brand visibility and potential new business opportunities.

What You'll Gain

Validation of your firm's exceptional service quality
Enhanced industry credibility
Increased visibility among potential clients and top talent
Networking opportunities at our prestigious gala awards lunch

Our Unique Judging Process

Each award category features a meticulously selected panel of five judges, ensuring a comprehensive and fair assessment. Judges thoroughly review written applications and conduct personal interviews, guaranteeing that only the most exceptional firms are recognised.

Entry Criteria

Each entry will be assessed on the information provided in the application, including any additional information required. The awards are only open to APSCo members.

Entries that are incomplete, submitted after the deadline, or do not meet the required criteria may unfortunately not be judged.

The judges will be looking for the following:

Clarity of presentation
A well-written, structured and presented case; clear, concise entries will deliver a stronger message
Specific, relevant answers with evidence
Adherence to the word count

Read our "Guide to Success" article here.

Award Categories

APSCo UK

Recruitment Company of the Year £0–2 million turnover
Recruitment Company of the Year >£2–5 million turnover
Recruitment Company of the Year >£5–10 million turnover
Recruitment Company of the Year >£10–50 million turnover
Recruitment Company of the Year >£50–250 million turnover
Recruitment Company of the Year >£250 million turnover
Support Service Team of the Year
Award for Innovation
Embrace Award
International Recruitment Company of the Year
Trusted Partner of the Year £0-10 million turnover
Trusted Partner of the Year >£10 million turnover
Advisor of the Year
Business Leader of the Year

Thank you to Workwell International and Nétive VMS for sponsoring the APSCo Awards for Excellence 2025.

2025 Award Categories kindly sponsored by:

Trowers and Hamlins — Open City

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