"We are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the cHeRries for a fourth year, and in particular to support award for Exemplary Employer of Choice 2013.
"Not only do the cHeRries reflect CMS Cameron McKenna's own drive to constantly recruit, train and recognise the best people; the Employer of Choice award complements the approach we take with our own clients, helping them proactively address people challenges and projects so as to be an employer of choice. We do this by providing a one-stop, flexible legal service in both the UK and overseas. We work with employers daily addressing employee engagement and retention, and we welcome the opportunity to recognise the contribution of HR to that end."
Alison Woods
Partner – Aberdeen
CMS Cameron McKenna
Outstanding HR Director Award 2013
Sponsored by AMEC
"AMEC, the international Engineering and Project Management Company, is delighted to be sponsoring the 2013 cHeRries Awards, which recognise human resources excellence. At AMEC our people definitely are our most important asset. The ability of our HR team to recruit the best people, with the necessary skills and potential who fit with our culture and have a customer focussed mindset is paramount. In 2012 we were delighted that the awards recognised our HR efforts and achievements. For 2013 we are proud to be associated with promoting HR excellence across this region, supporting industry, business and the local community."
Lesley Birse
HR Director
AMEC
Excellent HR Manager Award 2013
Sponsored by ActivPayroll
"At activpayroll, we appreciate how critical a role HR professionals play in each company. Going beyond payroll and expatriate tax, we support HR professionals around the globe with activ8, our secure SaaS HR people management tools - eLeave, eExpense, eTime, eAdmin, ePay, eFile and eReport – to help them concentrate on their core responsibilities. We are thrilled to be sponsoring the award for Excellent HR Manger again, at The cHeRries Awards 2013 and wish all those making a nomination the very best of luck!"
Alison Sellar
Managing Director
activpayroll
Fantastic HR Advisor Award 2013
Sponsored by Wood Group
“Wood Group are proud to have been continuous sponsors of the cHeRries Awards since their inception in 2008. Many previous winners of the Fantastic HR Advisor award have gone on to develop into today’s HR Leaders. We are delighted to continue our recognition and support of the wider HR community and acknowledge the contribution made by today’s Fantastic HR Advisors.”
Tremendous Training & Development Award 2013
Sponsored by Aberdeen Appointments Agency (aaa)
"With over 40 years experience of recruiting we know the importance of having a real understanding of the people and the skills that employers need. Our training company Continuum International has been delivering bespoke courses, for over 10 years, to a number of industry sectors and recognise that people are individuals and no two organisations have the same needs. We are delighted to continue our support of the cHeRries in 2013, and in particular the Tremendous Training and Development award. We think differently about recruitment, training and development."
Stuart McWilliam
Director
Aberdeen Appointments Agency (aaa)
Extraordinary Team Initiative Award 2013
Sponsored by Petrofac
"As a leading international facilities services provider, excellent people management delivered by informed HR professionals is an essential part of Petrofac’s value system. As such, we are delighted to be supporting the HR industry through sponsorship of the cHeRries and in particular the Extraordinary Team Initiative Award. Teamwork, across all disciplines, is core to the success of our business and this award recognises that perfectly.”
Kevin Higgins
Vice President HR
Petrofac
Finders Keepers Recruitment & Retention Award 2013
Sponsored by DavidsonMorris
"DavidsonMorris is delighted to support the cHeRries Awards in 2013. Without the hard work and of the HR professionals we work with in Aberdeen we would not be able to deliver the success that we do. We recognise that recruitment and retention of skilled workers is exceptionally difficult and the cHeRries awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise HR excellence."
Anne Morris
Director
DavidsonMorris
Event Programme & Menu Print Sponsor 2013
Sponsored by Oilcareers.com
"As a leading resourcing tool servicing the largest industry within the north east, Oilcareers is pleased to be continuing our support of The 2013 cHeRies Awards. To us, Human Resources is paramount to the growth and development of the many businesses throughout the area, therefore to have a platform dedicated to the recognition of its people is a must. Long may it continue."
Mark Guest
Managing Director
Oilcareers.com
Champagne Drinks Reception Sponsor 2013
Sponsored by S1 Jobs
"s1jobs is delighted to be involved with the cHeRries Awards for the second year running. s1jobs is Scotland's - and the North East's - largest recruitment platform, reaching the equivalent of 1-in-5 of the working population each month. With our dedicated Aberdeen-based sales team and ongoing investment in building awareness of just how effective s1jobs can be for employers across the North East, we believe supporting the cHeRries Awards is a great way to underline this ongoing commitment. We thoroughly enjoyed the event last year and are looking forward to seeing you all with a glass of champagne at the 2013 event."
Peter Gillespie
Sales Director
s1
Finalists' Cocktail Party Sponsor 2013