IRP Awards 2010 - The Winners

David Tait crowned IRP Recruiter of the Year 2010

David Tait, Associate Director with Edinburgh-based Keillar Resourcing, was proclaimed the Institute of Recruitment Professionals’ Recruiter of the Year 2010.

David, resplendent in a kilt, received his top award from Kevin Green, the REC’s Chief Executive at a glittering ceremony held at The Brewery in London.  The prestigious title was awarded to him after he picked up the prize for the Best Client and Candidate Experience of the Year.  

In their comments, the judges said they were impressed in particular  by his step by step approach to often challenging assignments including  moving multiple candidates from the UK to Dubai and Quatar.  These challenges included overcoming cultural differences, managing expectations for client and candidates, candidates’ relocation issues and co-ordinating interviews across three time zones.  

Commenting on the launch of the 2010 IRP awards, Kevin Green, the REC’s Chief Executive, said:

“The awards are the perfect way to demonstrate that our industry is developing its people.  Each winner has a unique story to tell about how they have grown and developed and how this makes them a better recruiter - These awards recognise and honour the achievements of individual recruiters and their employers and we are keen for as many recruiters to enter as possible.  We need positive role models who demonstrate excellence and make a difference everyday to candidates and clients.”Compèring the awards dinner, attended by 370 people, was Sandi Toksvig, the award-winning broadcaster, comedian and author, while “Voice of the Balls” Alan Dedicoat announced the shortlisted nominees and winners. 

In his opening address, Kevin Green told the audience: “All the winners tonight will be looked upon as role models for the industry.”    

And the winners are: 

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Best Newcomer Award - Nina Wong, Advanced Resource Managers

Highly Commended - Stephen Humphreys, Beament Leslie Thomas Recruitment Consultancy

Permanent Consultant of the Year – Mike Butler, Staffline Group

Highly Commended - Lara Webb,  ReThink Recruitment

Temporary Consultant of the Year - Simon Gardiner, Matchtech Group

Business Manager of the Year - Catriona Drysdale, FreshMinds

Highly Commended - John Dunaway, Advanced Resource Managers

Business Leader of the Year - Cathy McCorry, Grafton Employment Group

Highly Commended – Julia Meighan, VMA Group

Eileen Simpson Award for Outstanding Contribution - Les Berridge, Matchtech

Best Contribution to the Community -  Louise Hewett,  Louise Hewett Recruitment

Best Client and Candidate Experience of the Year - David Tait,  Keillar Resourcing

Resourcing Manager of the Year - Laura Perkins, Meridian Business Support

Interim Recruiter of the Year - Dafyyd Wright,  RSA Interims

Executive Recruiter of the Year - Simon Bell,  Michael Page International

Lifetime Achievement Award – Peter Searle, Adecco Group

Recruiter of the Year – David Tait, Keillar Resourcing

COMPANY AWARDS

Best People Development Business Award - Abacus Professional Recruitment

Best Small Recruitment Company to work for –  FreshMinds

Highly Commended - Green Park Interim & Executive Resourcing

Best Medium Recruitment Company to work for - SRG  

Highly Commended: Encore Personnel

Best Large Recruitment Company to work for - Tate

The Awards judges were:

Anita Holbrow - Director, REC
Angela Masters - Chair REC
Baroness Prosser - Deputy Chair, EHRC
Angela O’Connor – Chief People Officer, NPIA
Jayne Mee – Group HR Director, Barratt Homes
Crawfurd Walker – Managing Director, RIB
Jody Marks – Managing Director, The MRJ Group
Lisa Jarvis - Director, Permanent Solutions Direct
David Head – Leader of Vision & Value, Recruitment InternationaI
Mick James - Editor, Recruitment Matters