The REC Awards entry process is exclusively for Recruitment & Employment Confederation members, and our categories recognise both individual achievement and company-wide success.

Winning an REC Award is the most prestigious industry recognition an individual or company can achieve. On the night, we will showcase the outstanding achievements from in-house recruiters, agencies to start-ups and multinationals alike. As we come together, we bring you an evening of recognition, glamour, fun and celebrations that you won’t want to miss out on.

Enter the REC Awards to:

• Enhance your reputation and professional standing in the world of recruitment
• Distinguish yourself through your success
• Gain industry-wide recognition from your peers and industry leaders
• Recognise and celebrate the significant achievements of our industry

Rules of entry

• Individual categories are open to REC Professional members, and company categories to REC Corporate members.
• Entries should refer to evidence from the period July 2023 to June 2024 only. Financial evidence can be provided for full annual year Jan – Dec 2023 and part year Jan – June 2024.
• Entries must be submitted before the published deadline.
• The judge’s decision is final and entrants may be asked to supply additional information if requested.
• Any entries that have been previously submitted will be automatically disqualified.

The REC is not responsible for any costs incurred to enter the REC Awards and fees are non-transferable.

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Distinguish yourself as the industry’s best

Recognising achievement across different levels and disciplines, the REC Awards reflect the UK’s recruitment talent and brilliance. Receiving an award showcases the winner as a leading figure or organisation within the recruitment industry, contributing to their future success and career development by differentiating them from competitors and opening doors to more opportunities.

Key dates:

Entry deadline: 12 July 2024

Shortlist announced: September 2024

Awards ceremony: 21 November 2024

Entry prices:

Individual categories: Free of charge

Company categories: £199+VAT

You can pay online or request an invoice from your Account Manager. Payment will need to be received before your entry would be considered for the shortlist.

Code of conduct:

We want everyone to feel welcome and safe at our events which is why we have a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviour that does not meet our expectations. Our events are professional settings and we expect all attendee conduct to reflect this – for the protection of our team, our members and the reputation of the industry.

When you attend one of our events you have the right to expect to be treated fairly and with respect, in an environment which is free from harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and all forms of unacceptable behaviour. If for any reason your experience does not meet these expectations we will take your feedback extremely seriously.

We reserve the right to remove or refuse entry to anyone whose behaviour is out of line with our code of conduct.

Talk to our team today about joining the REC