We empower technology brands and not-for-profits to elevate their events by aligning every element with brand and business objectives. From marketing to execution, we deliver engaging experiences that captivate your audience, extend your reach and amplify your influence. Our talented team take care of the details, so you don’t have to.
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating and honouring our success, these awards, recognition and affiliations show our commitment to delivering excellence in events. They are a demonstration of our hard work and credibility in the industry.
At the Association Excellence Awards 2026, Outsourced Events is shortlisted for Association Agency or Supplier of the Year, with the BMFMS and BSGE conferences each picking up two further nominations, in bothBest Development of an Existing Association Event and Best Medical Association Event categories, for five shortlistings in total!
These nominations reflect the strength of long-term partnership as much as delivery on the day: years of work with associations like BMFMS and BSGE and the measurable growth in sponsorship, membership and delegate numbers that's come from it.
Outsourced Events has picked up four shortlistings at the UK Agency Awards this year: Events Agency of the Year and Best Large Agency of the Year (both measuring the agency as a whole against the UK's leading event agencies), Agency Leader of the Year for CEO Denise Sharpe and Best Event, shared by the BMFMS Annual Conference 2026 and the BSGE Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.
Together, these nominations reflect what the UK Agency Awards are designed to spotlight: the agencies setting the benchmark for the wider events industry, not just delivering standout one-off projects. Landing that recognition 25 years after founding the agency also puts an industry-wide stamp on the leadership that's shaped it all along.
Outsourced Events named Best Event Agency at the 2026 Conference & Events Awards.
The Conference & Events Awards are one of the UK events industry's most respected recognition programmes, celebrating excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement across the conference and events sector. To win Best Event Agency in our 25th year is momentous.
The judges highlighted our high client retention rate, operational discipline across 240+ events annually and the strength of our long-standing client relationships as the deciding factors. This award belongs to our incredible team, whose dedication and expertise make every event exceptional and to our clients, whose trust and partnership make everything possible
Outsourced Events have been named finalists at the micebook Awards 2026 in two categories: Best UK Agency and Best Internal Communications Event for Ocean Infinity Thrive '25.
The micebook Awards are one of the most respected recognition programmes in the UK events and meetings industry, celebrating the agencies and individuals who set the standard for excellence and creativity.
Outsourced Events Co-Founder and CEO, Denise Sharpe, won the Leadership Award at the UK Company Culture Awards 2026.
The Leadership category celebrates exceptional leaders who have demonstrated outstanding vision, influence and commitment to their company and its people - individuals whose leadership has driven innovation, fostered collaboration, and inspired others to achieve their full potential while making a positive impact on culture and results.
Outsourced Events has won Employer of the Year at the CN Agency Awards 2026 - recognising the exceptional workplace culture we have built over 25 years.
The CN Agency Awards celebrate the UK's most influential event agencies, honouring excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements across the events industry.
Outsourced Events has been named the 5th Best Marketing Agency in the UK as part of the Best Companies 2025 lists. The rankings celebrate the UK's top workplaces based on employee engagement measured through Best Companies' rigorous 8-Factor Methodology.
Outsourced Events has been named the 49th Best Small Company to work for in the UK as part of the Best Companies 2025 lists. The rankings celebrate the UK's top workplaces based on employee engagement measured through Best Companies' rigorous 8-Factor Methodology.
Outsourced Events has been named the 63rd Best Company to work for in London as part of the Best Companies 2025 lists. The rankings celebrate the UK's top workplaces based on employee engagement measured through Best Companies' rigorous 8-Factor Methodology.
Catherine Lawson, Outsourced Events Director of Associations, is a Full Member of the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO).
Membership is a mark of quality and is recognised as a sign of excellence.
Women Owned is an initiative from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WEConnect International to create a movement of support for Women Owned businesses. Outsourced Events is an accredited women owned business.
Outsourced Events is proud to announce that we have been awarded Bronze in the 'Best Agency' category at the Conference and Events Awards 2025.
This recognition is a great honour for us and reflects the hard work and dedication of the OE team. Our success stems from our people-first approach combined with meticulous attention to detail.
Outsourced Events (OE) has been shortlisted for not one, but two awards at the Conference News Agency Awards 2025! The 'Association Event of the Year' and 'Pharma & Healthcare Event of the Year' awards.
The Conference News Agency Awards celebrate the UK's most influential and prolific event agencies, recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements over the past 12 months.
Outsourced Events has been awarded 'highly commended' at the Business Culture Awards 2024 in the category of ‘Best Learning Initiative for Business Culture (under 3.5k employees)’.
This nomination acknowledges the excellence of the Event Executives’ training programme and highlights OE’s dedication to cultivating an outstanding workplace culture through innovative strategies that boost employee engagement.
Outsourced Events won the ‘Pharma & Healthcare Event of the Year' at the C&IT Awards 2024.
The award was won for our work supporting the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy’s (BSGE) prestigious Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2024 in Belfast.
The 2024 ASM exceeded expectations, doubling anticipated attendance, increased sponsor and exhibitor participation, and a record number of sessions and workshops.
Outsourced Events was a finalist at the M&IT Awards 2024 in the category 'Best Intermediary Agency Mid-Size (21-40 employees)'.
The M&IT Awards hold a special place in the meetings and events calendar. The finalists and winners represent the best of our industry, chosen by the industry.
Outsourced Events was named 'PCO Agency of the Year' at the 2023 CN Agency Awards.
This award recognises an agency that specifically operates as a Professional Conference Organiser, and which has used its expertise and adaptability to create successful conferences over the last 12 months.
"This event exceeded all expectations. It brought our global team together in a way that felt personal, purposeful and deeply energising. The Outsourced Events team understood our vision and delivered an experience that truly reflected who we are and where we're going."
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