FROM TEMPEST TO MIDSUMMER DREAM
The Relocate Global and Think Global People Awards are always a highlight of the global mobility calendar. Last year’s virtual awards ceremony was the first of its kind for the sector. This year’s were even more special.
E ntries
categories applauded
across the 12 this year, by Head
Judge Dr Sue Shortland
as “the best ever”, showcased how global mobility and international management expertise have risen to extreme challenges and grown in strength out of crisis. A truly remarkable range of
learning, creativity, innovation and resilience was evident in what can only auger well
for the future of
global mobility and its expertise. The 2021 Awards ceremony provided the perfect background to highlight these many successes in the sector. Already having a reputation
for always exceeding expectations, the Relocate Global team again created yet another first for the global mobility community. With lockdown easing
in the UK,
REFLECTING ON AND CELEBRATING SUCCESS This poignant
celebration was
hosted by BBC World presenter Jayne Constantinis at the very heart of Relocate Global at its office in the stunning Weald
countryside. For many of the 30 guests and Relocate team, it was the first time in over a year they had been able to join others in such numbers to celebrate
in person.
They were joined by hundreds of guests attending virtually from all over the world representing every aspect of global mobility. For Anna Fletcher
of of Kent Relocate Global was able to
bring together a few of the award winners and judges together in a mini ceremony alongside the main virtual awards on 11 June. On a glorious day, Fiona Murchie,
Relocate Global’s Managing Editor, welcomed winners and judges able to attend this small outdoor event, which was recorded live and is available now to view as part of the virtual awards.
and awareness among guests that this year’s Awards and celebrating success has never been more important. “It’s been such a challenging
year with businesses going above and beyond while also fighting for their survival,” said Mark Ethelston, global mobility consultant and a member of the Relocate Global and Think Global People Award panel. “It’s been the
through entries how companies have put
amazing looking and
seeing their
clients before themselves and their dedication to their customers even when they are struggling. They are a real testament to the profession, and many are emerging stronger.” For fellow judge Paul Williamson,
Heart
Relocation, one of the last events she attended in person was Relocate Global’s 2020 Think Women event at the Institute of Directors in March last year, just before the first UK lockdown, to celebrate International Women’s Day. Also among guests at the live
“We’re also hoping to have a thought- leadership centre here where you’ll
all be invited to get involved.” FIONA MURCHIE, RELOCATE GLOBAL
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ceremony was Billy Hughes, Area Manager for The Ascott Limited. “It’s so good to be networking today with colleagues and friends. It marks a big step forward to normality, so it’s pretty exciting!” As well as a much longed-for
opportunity to be together with friends and colleagues in our sector, there was both palpable excitement
Head of Talent Development, The Ambassador Theatre Group, what stood out was how organisations that “think people” are those that perform. “Knowing your business and knowing what you can achieve using the talent in your organisation shows that really great things can be achieved in really short periods of time if people have the will and determination. That came through really strongly.” Before moving on to announce winners, and against the
the
backdrop of a tranquil lake and natural abundance, Fiona Murchie invited every guest – both those attending in person and online in the virtual ceremony – to put their worries behind after a tempestuous year and celebrate success. “I invite you to remember things you have The innovations,
the wonderful achieved.
lightbulb moments, the spirit of warmth when your teams come together to do great things. The small steps that help you get there. “Enjoy and remember the magic
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