AWARDS
Recognising global success “It’s amazing to see everyone come out at the Relocate Awards,”
said Colin Fernandez of London-based Arlington House Apartments. “What’s really good is to be able to put a face to the name of people we interact with on a daily basis. This is the best time for everyone to enjoy the fruits of their labour and to admire everyone’s hard work and see their achievements recognised.” Impressed by the sheer scale and spectacle of the event was
professor emerita at London Metropolitan University, Dr Sue Shortland, one of the longstanding judges for the Relocate Awards. “This is such a well-attended event and in such a novel location, which really lends itself well to these celebrations. To win, or not to win? That is the question many here are asking.” Introducing the evening’s awards ceremony, Fiona Murchie,
managing editor said, “It’s been an absolutely fantastic year for entries, with submissions flooding in from all parts of the world. Last year, we celebrated innovation at the Science Museum, this year we wanted to embrace creativity and what better place to have held the awards than Shakespeare’s home on the Southbank to celebrate global success in the world of mobility.” “With Brexit looming, the growth of new sectors and advances
in technology from AI to fintech, the sector is being forced to meet huge changes. Global mobility and HR professionals helping companies move their people are at the cutting edge of making sure companies can seamlessly operate around the world and grow their businesses,” she added.
We were invited in true
Shakespearean style surrounded here by real theatre and drama, which is definitely the everyday life of someone working in the relocation business.
A rewarding experience During the festivities, Mr Bothams added, “It’s a fantastic
opportunity to celebrate what we do in our industry, the people we look after and the people who do the looking after and put them in the limelight for a change. A lot of the time in the service industry you’re working for someone else’s benefit and so it’s nice to pause and reflect on what makes the whole experience rewarding.” He enthused, “It’s really important for people to get recognition
for what they’ve done in the industry both as an organisation and individually. It also gives a lot of encouragement, which is great.” The slick and enjoyable presentation ceremony directed by the
lively Master of Ceremonies brought a sense of drama and occasion to proceedings. The formalities were concluded by rapturous applause and a standing ovation as a special commendation for Lifetime Achievement in Relocation was awarded to Elaine Crowe formerly of the Rank Group, Chair of RUG and a longstanding judge for the Relocate Awards, for her major contribution to the relocation profession in the UK and Europe. Andrea Piacentini, co-founder of the Res Forum, which sponsored
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the first Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion with its Learning Lab, captured the flavour of the evening, “The venue is outstanding. Everything, from the food to the entertainment, has been excellent. It’s a great concept and wonderful to see all the relocation industry together in one room.”
Elaine Crowe
New categories launched The Relocate Awards are really pushing the boundaries and
responding to current and emerging trends not only in the sector but universally. To reflect this, four new awards were introduced this year.
• Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion • •
School Offering Outstanding Relocation Support
Inspiring Future Careers – Best Employer & Schools Initiative
• Best Mobility Research Contribution Every year the Relocate Awards reflect the twists and turns
across not only the mobility sector but the wider arena of schools and research. Read on to discover the inspiring stories behind our winners. Witness some examples of pioneering individuals and companies responding to changing times, who are setting the agenda for talent mobility, technology, family support and retention, and helping to put global mobility and relocation at the heart of supporting international business growth. Global mobility and relocation is no longer the understudy but
increasingly taking the leading role and putting both the hard and soft’ skills of relocation centre stage.
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