Outsourced Events wins Employer of the Year at CN Agency Awards 2026
Outsourced Events has been named Employer of the Year at the Conference News Agency Awards 2026! This prestigious accolade arrives during a landmark year as we celebrate 25 years of bringing people together through exceptional events.
The Conference News Agency Awards are renowned for celebrating the UK's most influential and prolific event agencies, recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements in the events industry. To win Employer of the Year, a category that judges workplace culture, employee wellbeing, development opportunities and overall team satisfaction - is an honour that reflects everything we've built over the past quarter century.
What do these awards recognise?
This win validates something we've always believed: when you put people first, exceptional results follow.
The Employer of the Year award recognises organisations that create outstanding workplace cultures where employees genuinely thrive. It celebrates companies that invest in their people, prioritise wellbeing, foster belonging and create environments where teams can flourish both personally and professionally.
How did we build this culture over the last 25 years?
Since founders Alex Sibley and Denise Sharpe established Outsourced Events in 2001, our philosophy has been clear: bring people together and create genuine connections that last well beyond the event itself. That principle applies just as much to our internal culture as it does to the events we deliver for our clients. Our values aren't just words, they’re lived every day.
Congratulations to all the other finalists and winners in this year's awards. It is an honour to be recognised alongside such talented and accomplished professionals. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team for all your word, Conference News for this recognition, our clients, partners and suppliers, for trusting us with your events and enabling us to do work we love.
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