Russell Bedford Named As Finalists In Two Categories In This Year’s IAB Awards

June 2022

For the fifth year running, Russell Bedford International has been nominated for an award at the International Accounting Bulletin Digital Accountancy Awards, this year receiving two nominations.

The network has been selected as one of four finalists in the category of "Network of the Year" and one of just two finalists in the category of "Wellbeing initiative of the Year".

Candidates for the of "Network of the Year" award had to demonstrate the execution of profitable growth strategies, be recognised by the industry as a reputable brand that consistently delivers high quality professional services and have excelled in a number of key strategic and operational areas over the past 12 months.

In the category of "Wellbeing initiative of the Year", candidates had to provide measurable evidence of an initiative that has improved the wellbeing, whether physical or mental, of employees over the past year and include testimonials from employees that demonstrate how their organisation has supported them.

The Wellbeing Initiative of the Year Award particularly emphasises the support provided by way of physical and mental wellbeing since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking about the nominations, Russell Bedford CEO, Stephen Hamlet, said: "It is such a great honour to be nominated for an IAB Award the fifth year in a row. Along with the prestigious “Network of the Year” award, where we were proud winners in 2019, I am particularly delighted to be recognised in the category of "Wellbeing initiative of the Year". This acts as a very important acknowledgement of the initiatives and content we have produced in recent years, while significantly enhancing our programme to combat the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic presented to our people around the world.”

He added: "We look forward to joining the other esteemed nominees at the awards ceremony on 29 June in London where, regardless of the outcome, I and our extended team will take the opportunity to celebrate our collective efforts and successes over the past year.”