This is the 10th year that the National Online Recruitment Awards (NORAs) have been running and the 9th that I've been a judge (Stephen let me off one year when I was pregnant!). They are hosted by AlljobsUK.com and 1Job.co.uk.
The idea behind the awards is that they acknowledge and reward excellence in online recruitment practice. They are voted for and judged from a candidate perspective. They cover a wide range of online players in the sector, including job boards, recruitment agencies, employers, career advice websites, trade and national publications. In addition there are awards for best newcomer and innovation. This year there is also a "Recruitment Website of the Decade" award – shortlisted from all those who have been finalists and winners over the last 10 years
So, nominations are closing on Friday of this week (if you want to nominate yourself or someone else do it quick!). All nominated sites are put to the Shortlisting panel to decide the finalists for each category. These sites will then be put to the Judging panel (you can see who the judges are here). We then have to "examine and determine which sites perform best".
And then there is the actual awards night. For the 3rd year this is run in conjunction with our very popular Recruiters Network events. The event is being held in central London and will consist of time to network, have a drink with the finalists and other guests and then the awards will be presented. If you want to find out more about the event or register to attend you can visit the registration site.
I will post more about the awards once nominations close and Stephen can reveal the finalists!
Looking forward to seeing who makes it to the top this year, especially in the Best Small Agency Website which Arithon are sponsoring!