APSCo OutSource Awards for Excellence

Recognising Excellence Across Workforce Solutions & Recruitment Outsourcing

The APSCo OutSource Awards for Excellence 2026 - Sponsored by Interactive Investor - recognise the organisations and leaders delivering outstanding impact across the outsourcing and workforce solutions market.

From enterprise-scale providers to high-performing mid-market specialists, the awards celebrate excellence in MSP, RPO, innovation and external workforce transformation.

These awards provide members with the opportunity to demonstrate measurable impact, strong governance, strategic leadership and exceptional client delivery.

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Award Categories

OutSource MSP of the Year Award
OutSource RPO of the Year Award
OutSource Trusted Partner of the Year Award
OutSource Leader of the Year Award
OutSource Innovation Award
OutSource External Workforce Transformation Award

The categories reflect the breadth of modern recruitment outsourcing models recognising operational excellence, strategic innovation and meaningful workforce transformation.

Organisations are assessed on impact and quality, not scale. Whether you operate globally or specialise in agile mid-market programmes, entries are judged on evidence and outcomes.

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What Sets APSCo’s Awards Apart?

APSCo’s awards are distinguished by a rigorous, independent judging process.

All written submissions are reviewed by a panel of five judges per category. Finalists are then invited to participate in a structured face-to-face judging interview.

Judges are selected for expertise across:

Business performance and growth
Finance and governance
Workforce solutions and outsourcing
Diversity and inclusion
Marketing and brand leadership

Winners will be announced at the APSCo OutSource Awards Ceremony in central London in September 2026.

Why Enter?

Independent validation of excellence
Enhanced credibility across the outsourcing ecosystem
Increased visibility with clients and partners
Strategic brand positioning within the APSCo community
High-profile networking at the awards lunch
Clear, structured presentation
Specific, measurable outcomes
Strong governance and leadership
Innovation with tangible impact
Adherence to word count

Entry Criteria

The awards are open exclusively to APSCo OutSource members and Trusted Partners.

Entries will be assessed solely on the information provided within the application and supporting evidence.

Judges will look for:

Clear, structured presentation
Specific, measurable outcomes
Strong governance and leadership
Innovation with tangible impact
Adherence to word count

Incomplete or late submissions may not be judged.

Read our “Guide to Success” article here.

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