Recognising excellence within recruitment and staffing
The APSCo Australia Awards are more than a moment of recognition, they represent the standards, people, and businesses shaping the future of the professional staffing industry. Judged by respected industry peers and experts, these awards carry real credibility, recognising performance, impact, and professionalism.
They celebrate the full breadth of the recruitment ecosystem, shining a light on those raising the bar. For finalists and winners alike, the APSCo Australia Awards are a mark of quality, integrity, and influence.
The APSCo Australia Awards are designed to be accessible, fair, and focused on meaningful recognition. The entry process is intentionally streamlined, consisting of a short written submission that allows entrants to clearly outline their achievements and impact.
All entrants are then invited to participate in an interview with our judging panel, ensuring every submission is given the opportunity to be explored in more depth. This approach creates a more balanced and insightful judging process, where context, performance, and contribution can be properly understood - not just what is captured on paper.
We’re pleased to announce that entries for the APSCo Australia Awards open on Wednesday May 13, marking the start of this year’s awards program. Submissions will close in mid-July, and be followed by interviews with judges throughout August and early September,
Finalists will be announced approximately 10–11 September, before we come together to celebrate the industry’s best at the Gala Dinner on Thursday October 22 in Melbourne, where this year’s winners will be revealed.
Awards applications open: Wednesday May 13
Awards applications close: Friday July 10
Interviews with judges: Monday August 10 - Friday September 4
Finalists announced: September 10–11
Gala Dinner & Winners Announced: Thursday October 22, Melbourne

Entries for the 2026 APSCo Australia Awards for Excellence will open May 13. If you would like to be notified when the Awards open, please request to join our mailing list via carly@apscoau.org
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Back Office Team of The Year |
Best Brand |
Candidate Experience
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Client Service |
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) |
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MSP of the Year |
Employer of the Year |
RPO of the Year |
Specialist Firm of the Year |
Technology & Innovation |
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Partner of the Year |
Congratulations to the individuals recognised across Leader and Future Leader. : Simon Hemsley (1Medical), Tahlia Schalch (Australian Medical Placements), John Caldwell (RWR Group), Danielle Johnson (Sirius.), Martin Sharman (The Network), Ty Barclay (ManpowerGroup), Kristan de Sousa (Six Degrees Executive), Laura Capstick (1Medical), Nathan Thomas (Thomas Executive), Michelle Mallaney (The Network) and Jade Hinder (TORRA).
Congratulations to this year's winners
Lotus People
Hopes Consult
Staffing Industry Analysts
The Satori Partnership