Individual categories


The individual category gives you the opportunity to recognise those individuals in the business who have made a real difference.


Customer Service Agent of the Year


Ian Hughes Forge Holiday Group
Paige Phillips Plusnet Ltd
Matthew Cullum United Utilities
Jackie Pomford United Utilities
Louise Hollinger Complete Vehicle Support (Part of Proximo Group)
Krisztina Marton Serco
Laura Wilson Serco

Support Person of the Year


Katie Shields United Utilities
Sharon Maleedy United Utilities
Tina Fields United Utilities
Rebecca Sherriff Proximo Group
Rachel Smithson Serco
Sarah Al Barghouti Serco
Victoria Saunders BT Consumer

Team Leader of the Year


Louise Greenwood NFU Mutual
Rose Tunna Forge Holiday Group
Marie Hendry NFU Mutual
Helen Isherwood United Utilities
Amanda Hollywood-Jones United Utilities
Suzanne Kearley United Utilities
Jane Miller Complete Vehicle Support (Part of Proximo Group)
Jess Skelly Serco
Isobel Burdett Serco

Newcomer of the Year


Adam Harvey NFU Mutual
Mike Hill United Utilities
Luke Fearn United Utilities
Jack Howe Serco

Hero of the Year


Paul Tindle EE Ltd part of BT Consumer
Alex Crane United Utilities
Izzy Richards United Utilities
Rick Glynn United Utilities
Chloe Duncan NFU Mutual
Joanne Fleming Serco

Trainer/Coach of the Year


Laura Tippet Wilson NFU Mutual
Sandra Halpin United Utilities
Tracy Williams United Utilities
Ashleigh Cadd United Utilities
Damien Finley G4S Employment Support Services
Ann-Marie Myles Serco

Contact Centre Manager of the Year


Jack Guest Forge Holiday Group
Shanice Lovatt Sensee Ltd

Team and company categories


Companies are made up of outstanding teams. Take this opportunity to celebrate the teams throughout the business.


Support Team of the Year


Data Team United Utilities
People Team HGS UK
Learning & Development Team HGS Uk
Corporate BI & Insight Team HGS UK

Frontline Team of the Year


Team Courage EE Ltd Part of BT Consumer
New Connections Specialists Team United Utilities
Enquiry Line G4S Ltd
Complete Vehicle Support Complete Vehicle Support (Part of Proximo Group)

Best Outsourced Partnership


Sensee & Ageas FNOL Sensee Ltd
HGS UK & GDS -One Login Partnership HGS UK
EASS Service Line G4S Employment Support Services

Greatest Impact of AI


Pet & Equine Claims - NFU Mutual
HGS UK

Best Approach to Supporting Vulnerable Customers


SP ENW Customer Directorate SP Electricity North West
Insurance Claims Team Sensee Ltd
Benefits Support Team G4S Ltd
EASS Service Line G4S Employment Support Services

Outstanding Contact Centre Initiatives


Outsourced Improvement Initiative BI & Insight Team, HGS UK
Best People Development York Motor Claims, NFU Mutual
Best People Development M&P Underwriting, NFU Mutual
Best People Engagement York Motor Claims, NFU Mutual
Best Customer Engagement Proximo Group

Contact Centre of the Year categories

Centre of Excellence


Forge Holiday Group
HGS UK
E.ON Next - Bolton Superfamily

Join us for the party in Manchester

Join us for a night dedicated to celebrating the very best in the contact centre industry. This prestigious black-tie event will bring together hundreds of professionals, finalists, sponsors, and industry leaders for an evening of recognition, entertainment, and inspiration.

Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 7pm - midnight
Location: The Edwardian Manchester Hotel
Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP

Early bird price ends 23 September 2026

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