We empower technology brands and not-for-profits to elevate their events by aligning every element with brand and business objectives. From marketing to execution, we deliver engaging experiences that captivate your audience, extend your reach and amplify your influence. Our talented team take care of the details, so you don’t have to.
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating and honouring our success, these awards, recognition and affiliations show our commitment to delivering excellence in events. They are a demonstration of our hard work and credibility in the industry.
Outsourced Events Co-Founder and CEO, Denise Sharpe, won the Leadership Award at the UK Company Culture Awards 2026.
The Leadership category celebrates exceptional leaders who have demonstrated outstanding vision, influence and commitment to their company and its people - individuals whose leadership has driven innovation, fostered collaboration, and inspired others to achieve their full potential while making a positive impact on culture and results.
Outsourced Events has been named a finalist for Best Event Agency at the Conference and Events Awards 2026 (Up to 50 Employees), one of the most prestigious accolades in the UK events industry. The Conference and Events Awards is the longest-standing and flagship event of its kind, widely regarded as the pinnacle of event industry recognition.
This recognition is particularly special as we celebrate our 25th year in business, a milestone that reflects the dedication, expertise and passion our team brings to every event we deliver.
Outsourced Events has won Employer of the Year at the CN Agency Awards 2026 - recognising the exceptional workplace culture we have built over 25 years.
The CN Agency Awards celebrate the UK's most influential event agencies, honouring excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements across the events industry.
Outsourced Events has been named the 5th Best Marketing Agency in the UK as part of the Best Companies 2025 lists. The rankings celebrate the UK's top workplaces based on employee engagement measured through Best Companies' rigorous 8-Factor Methodology.
Outsourced Events has been named the 49th Best Small Company to work for in the UK as part of the Best Companies 2025 lists. The rankings celebrate the UK's top workplaces based on employee engagement measured through Best Companies' rigorous 8-Factor Methodology.
Outsourced Events has been named the 63rd Best Company to work for in London as part of the Best Companies 2025 lists. The rankings celebrate the UK's top workplaces based on employee engagement measured through Best Companies' rigorous 8-Factor Methodology.
Catherine Lawson, Outsourced Events Director of Associations, is a Full Member of the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO).
Membership is a mark of quality and is recognised as a sign of excellence.
Women Owned is an initiative from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WEConnect International to create a movement of support for Women Owned businesses. Outsourced Events is an accredited women owned business.
Outsourced Events is proud to announce that we have been awarded Bronze in the 'Best Agency' category at the Conference and Events Awards 2025.
This recognition is a great honour for us and reflects the hard work and dedication of the OE team. Our success stems from our people-first approach combined with meticulous attention to detail.
Outsourced Events (OE) has been shortlisted for not one, but two awards at the Conference News Agency Awards 2025! The 'Association Event of the Year' and 'Pharma & Healthcare Event of the Year' awards.
The Conference News Agency Awards celebrate the UK's most influential and prolific event agencies, recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements over the past 12 months.
Outsourced Events has been awarded 'highly commended' at the Business Culture Awards 2024 in the category of ‘Best Learning Initiative for Business Culture (under 3.5k employees)’.
This nomination acknowledges the excellence of the Event Executives’ training programme and highlights OE’s dedication to cultivating an outstanding workplace culture through innovative strategies that boost employee engagement.
Outsourced Events won the ‘Pharma & Healthcare Event of the Year' at the C&IT Awards 2024.
The award was won for our work supporting the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy’s (BSGE) prestigious Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2024 in Belfast.
The 2024 ASM exceeded expectations, doubling anticipated attendance, increased sponsor and exhibitor participation, and a record number of sessions and workshops.
Outsourced Events was a finalist at the M&IT Awards 2024 in the category 'Best Intermediary Agency Mid-Size (21-40 employees)'.
The M&IT Awards hold a special place in the meetings and events calendar. The finalists and winners represent the best of our industry, chosen by the industry.
Outsourced Events was named 'PCO Agency of the Year' at the 2023 CN Agency Awards.
This award recognises an agency that specifically operates as a Professional Conference Organiser, and which has used its expertise and adaptability to create successful conferences over the last 12 months.
"This event exceeded all expectations. It brought our global team together in a way that felt personal, purposeful and deeply energising. The Outsourced Events team understood our vision and delivered an experience that truly reflected who we are and where we're going."
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