The IEP is proud to celebrate the outstanding first round of organisations who have been awarded the prestigious IEP Professional Excellence Award. This esteemed recognition honours organisations that demonstrate their commitment to advancing professional development and achieving excellence within the employability sector.
Congratulations to these 18 organisations who have achieved IEP Professional Excellence Status:
Gold Award
The Gold Award is presented to organisations that exemplify a strong commitment to professional growth, demonstrating exceptional engagement with the IEP and showcasing active participation across various initiatives.
- Fedcap
- Palladium
- The Growth Company
- The Salvation Army
Caroline Bostock FIEP, Director of Employability and Community Services at Palladium, said: “Brilliant news – thank you so much! We really appreciate the learning and development that the IEP provides, and the team will be really excited about this.”
Silver Award
The Silver Award recognises organisations that foster a culture of ongoing improvement, engaging their workforce in professional development and promoting involvement with IEP opportunities and learning.
- Blackpool Council
- Catch 22
- Conwy County Borough Council
- Jobs 22
- LBTH WorkPath
- Maximus
- Newcastle City Council
- Northumberland Council
- Serco Ltd
- Sovereign
- WREC Ltd
Libby Duo FIEP, Strategic Manager – Skills & Employability at Conwy County Borough Council, said: “Many thanks for this recognition – very pleased to receive this and looking forward to reaching Gold next! Thank you for all your support.”
Bronze Award
The Bronze Award is given to organisations that actively support professional development by encouraging the completion of essential employability learning and promoting IEP resources and opportunities within their teams.
- Get Set UK
- Manchester Athena
- Standguide
Andra Iuliana Stanoiu, Head of HR, Learning and Organisational Development at Get Set UK, said: “Thank you for recognising Get Set UK’s commitment to professional excellence. We are delighted to have achieved the Bronze IEP Professional Excellence Award and appreciate the support of the IEP in promoting ongoing development within the employability sector.”
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Professional Excellence Award recipients receive a digital badge for use in communications, showcasing their status as leaders in professional excellence. Additionally, a distinguished wall plaque is provided, with arrangements for its presentation and a photo opportunity.
The Professional Excellence Award is not just a reflection of current achievements but also an encouragement for all organisations to continue striving for the next level of recognition. Whether moving from Bronze to Silver or Silver to Gold, the IEP is here to support the sector in its journey towards even greater professional excellence. Our membership resources, accredited learning, and qualifications are designed to help organisations take the next step and showcase their dedication to continuous improvement.
IEP Group CEO Scott Parkin FIEP said “We are delighted to award and give congratulations to all of the organisations who have achieved IEP Professional Excellence status. We are honoured to have you as valued partners in shaping the future of the employability sector and look forward to celebrating your ongoing success.”
The IEP will continue to recognise organisations with our Professional Excellence Award and support the sector in their journey towards even greater professional excellence.
