Nicholas Associates Group Celebrates Recruiter Awards Recognition Across Three Specialist Brands
We’re proud to be celebrating national recognition at the Recruiter Awards 2026, with three of our specialist brands recognised for the outstanding service they deliver to clients and candidates across the UK.
Held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 22 September, the Recruiter Awards are among the most prestigious events in the recruitment industry, recognising excellence, innovation and best practice across the sector.
This year saw several Nicholas Associates Group brands recognised on the national stage:
- Stafforce Ports was Highly Commended in the Best Client Services category
- Ashley Kate HR & Finance was shortlisted for the Candidate Care Award
- Nicholas Associates Engineering was a finalist for the Best Engineering Recruitment Agency Award
Having three brands recognised at one of the recruitment industry’s leading awards programmes highlights the strength of our specialist businesses and the dedication of our colleagues across the Group.
At Nicholas Associates Group, we’re committed to delivering talent solutions from apprentice to boardroom, helping clients attract, develop and retain the people they need to succeed. Recognition at the Recruiter Awards reinforces the impact of this approach and reflects the expertise, passion and professionalism demonstrated across our businesses every day.
The Highly Commended recognition for Stafforce Ports is a testament to the exceptional client service provided to organisations operating across the UK’s ports, logistics and maritime sectors. The award celebrates businesses that consistently deliver outstanding customer experiences, build strong partnerships and create measurable value for their clients.
Meanwhile, Ashley Kate HR & Finance’s shortlist recognition in the Candidate Care Award category highlights the team’s ongoing commitment to delivering an exceptional recruitment experience for HR and finance professionals. In a year that marks Ashley Kate’s 25th anniversary, the recognition is particularly meaningful and reflects a people-first approach that has been central to the business since its inception.
Nicholas Associates Engineering’s shortlist recognition for Best Engineering Recruitment Agency further demonstrates the strength of the Group’s specialist expertise and its ability to support organisations and professionals in highly skilled sectors. The shortlisting acknowledges the team’s commitment to delivering high-quality recruitment solutions and building lasting relationships across the engineering industry.
Collectively, these achievements showcase the breadth of expertise across Nicholas Associates Group and reinforce our reputation as a trusted recruitment and talent solutions partner. While awards are never the sole measure of success, industry recognition such as this provides valuable acknowledgement of the commitment our colleagues demonstrate every day in supporting clients, candidates and communities.
Most importantly, these achievements would not be possible without the trust of our clients and candidates. Their continued partnership enables our teams to create meaningful career opportunities, solve workforce challenges and deliver results that make a genuine difference.
As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue building on this momentum, investing in our people, strengthening our specialist brands and delivering outstanding recruitment and talent management solutions across the UK.
A huge congratulations to everyone across Stafforce Ports, Ashley Kate HR & Finance and Nicholas Associates Engineering for helping make this recognition possible.
