2026 Winners

Staffing Winners

The wurknow client Service Award

QCS showed gold-standard client testimonials and consistently strong feedback, underpinned by a people-first business model that prioritizes both client and contractor experience, a clear and scalable growth framework, and a well-presented, thoroughly evidenced submission reinforced by impressive industry recognition.

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The popp Best Use of Technology & Innovation Award

What set this apart was Avenica’s genuinely differentiated approach to rebuilding the hiring decision layer itself – replacing resumes with structured, performance-based data and a closed-loop system that continuously improves outcomes – demonstrating a highly innovative, evidence-driven model with strong inclusion and retention impact.

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THE testlify CANDIDATe experience AWARD

Galt were praised for their authentic, mission-driven approach to supporting underserved talent, combining high-touch, confidence-building candidate care with a powerful social purpose – backed by a clear commitment to creating meaningful opportunity, making it a truly impactful and win-win model for both candidates and employers.

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THE echogravity STAFFING BRAND AWARD

ARK Solutions demonstrated an exceptionally strong and intentional brand strategy, treating brand not simply as marketing but as a fully integrated operating model embedded across every touchpoint. They showcased impressive growth in brand reach, engagement, and business performance, reinforcing the credibility of the strategy.

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THE Wright Path Advisors specialist staffing company of the year

ERSG stood out for its compelling demonstration of specialist expertise and consistent delivery at scale, combining strong measurable performance, exceptional consultant productivity and retention, and clear evidence of how deep sector knowledge can translate into real client and project success in a highly competitive, fast‑growing market.

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THE newbury partners growth staffing company of the year

QCS Staffing was praised for its outstanding, data‑driven and clearly evidenced organic growth story, demonstrating exceptional performance across revenue, profit and contractor scale, underpinned by a repeatable, people‑led operating model, strong client relationships and a culture‑driven approach that consistently translates strategy into measurable business outcomes.

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Talent Solutions Winners

THE Harver client Service award

Page demonstrated an outstanding, deeply embedded partnership with their client, combining operational excellence at a global scale with independently verified satisfaction scores, continuous innovation, and expanding scope.

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The Elevate best use of technology & innovation award

AMS transformed their clients’ early‑careers hiring through a well-executed, multi-platform technology ecosystem that combined skills-based assessment, relationship-led talent pipelines, and seamless process integration – delivering measurable improvements in engagement, readiness, and hiring outcomes at scale.

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THE inclusive recruitment award

Instant Teams displayed an innovative, mission-driven model that tackles military spouse unemployment through a high-impact, remote-first talent ecosystem – delivering measurable social and economic value, strong retention, and authentic community engagement while opening meaningful career opportunities for an underserved workforce.

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The best talent attraction strategy

This entry stood out as a highly compelling, results-driven example of talent attraction done right. Faced with a clear and significant business challenge, the team demonstrated a deep understanding of the root causes, diagnosing the link between critical talent gaps and lost revenue, and building a strategy that directly addressed those pressures.

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THE Bullhorn contingent workforce solution Provider of the year

AMS delivered a highly polished, data‑driven and strategically articulated submission that demonstrated mature, enterprise‑scale leadership, innovation and proven client impact, with strong measurable outcomes, credible evidence and a clear ability to build long‑term, high‑retention partnerships.

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The Maki long-term partnership award

Pontoon Solutions demonstrated a highly mature, global partnership that combines disciplined governance with consistent, large-scale delivery, delivering exceptional performance, significant cost savings, and proven resilience over time.

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Staffing & Talent Winners

THE best company to work for

Their entry impressed the judges with its powerful combination of standout metrics, deeply embedded people‑first culture and clear sense of purpose, bringing to life a high‑performance environment where employee engagement, development and community impact are not just values, but consistently demonstrated through tangible, measurable outcomes.

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The mercury back-office team of the year

This entry displayed a dynamic and highly effective back‑office function that clearly demonstrated how a well‑structured, technology enabled operating model can drive measurable improvements in speed, accuracyand scalability – ultimately showcasing the team as a critical engine of business performance and growth.

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THE TALInt partners leader of the year

This entry embodied what a true leader looks and acts like. Sam Smith, through her daily actions and interactions, sets the gold standard for her immediate teams, the broader Pontoon organization, and the Talent Solutions sector as a whole. Sam’s commitment to leading by example and helping to lift her teams up is what true leadership is made of.

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Andrea Barre, Vice President RPO & Direct Sourcing Practice Owner, AgileOne
Andy Decker, CEO, Goodwin Recruiting
Denise Stalker, Chief Strategy Officer, TalentProcure
Harley Lippman, Founder & CEO, Genesis10
Lisa Doyle, CEO, Galt
Mike Bruce, CEO, Sirius Talent Group