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The MRS Oppies party took place at Drake & Morgan at Kings Cross, on 24 September. 

We welcomed over 290 guests who enjoyed a fantastic evening, celebrating exceptional teams and individuals whose talent, dedication and behind the scenes brilliance help the industry shine. 

Principal Sponsor
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 Winners

Premier Award - Operational Excellence 

Sponsored by 
 Bilendi&respondi

 
WINNER – Yonder Data Solutions 

The judges said “We were impressed with the varied metrics demonstrating effective delivery, clear communication and measurable impact. The introduction of the Yonder Data Quality Charter was notable, and the success of their approach was supported by excellent client feedback, showing the quality, rigour and value expected of a Premier Award winner”. 

HIGHLY COMMENDED – IFF Research 

Finalists 

  • Cobalt Sky 
  • Ipsos 
  • Potentia Insight 
  • Research Clever 
  • Rigour Research 
  • Sense:lab 
  • Verian Group 

 

Operations Future Leader 

Sponsored by 

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WINNER – Laura Verdugo Camara, Ipsos 

The judges said: “Laura’s leadership potential, strong project management and measurable operational impact stood out. From setting a new internal CATI benchmark to founding the ‘Tartan Taste Guild’ and running charity initiatives, Laura has made an outstanding contribution to Ipsos and their operations function”. 

HIGHLY COMMENDED – Tiye Hillaire, Clariti by Savanta   

Finalists 

  • Maddie Lipski, i-view London 
  • Radia Ticembal, The Research Partnership (Inizio Ignite) 

 

Innovation & Enterprise Award 

Sponsored by 

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WINNER – Rigour Research 

The judges said: “Rigour Research have tackled the on-going issue of poor online data collection head on! They have built an innovative tool called “RigourSignals” which has solved the problem of bad actors (Bots). As a result, their clients praised them for exceptional data quality”. 

HIGHLY COMMENDED – EXPLNERS & Product Hub by MMR 

Finalists 

  • Bolt Insight 
  • Ipsos 
  • Stavito & Lavazza Group 
  • Watermelon 
  • Yonder Data Solutions & The Social Agency 

 

Best Place to Work – Operations 

 Sponsored by 

 Prevision

WINNER – IFF Research 

The judges said: “IFF Research have a human-first approach; emphasising transparency, long term growth and flexibility for the whole team. With an inclusive, sustainable and equitable workplace culture, they are worthy winners”. 

HIGHLY COMMENDED – Ipsos 

Finalists 

  • Potentia Insight 
  • Smart Connect Research 

 

Best Data Collection – Interviewer Enabled 

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WINNER – Ipsos 

The judges said: “The Children of the 2020s Sweep 3 completed over 5,000 face-to-face interviews with three-year-olds and their parents. A challenging and complex project meant interviewers had to master complex technology. The team exceeded client expectations, delivering exceptional quality data from a hard-to-reach audience”. 

HIGHLY COMMENDED – IFF Research 

Finalists 

  • B2B International 
  • Face Facts Research 
  • Field Locker 
  • InsightX Research Solutions, Potentia Insight, Silverlining Research & Rail Delivery Group 
  • Prevision Research  
  • Rigour research 

 

Best Online Data Collection – Quantitative 

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 WINNER – Rigour Research 

The judges said: “We were impressed with Rigour Research’s outstanding commitment to online data quality. Combining RigourSignal, a real-time fraud detection with 100% manual review across more than 600,000 interviews in 26 languages, delivering trusted data and complete client satisfaction.” 

HIGHLY COMMENDED – Cobalt Sky, Yonder Data Solutions, Systra & TravelAI 

Finalists 

  • Norstat 
  • Obsurvant 
  • The Research Partnership (Inizio Ignite) 

 

Best Data Solution 

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WINNER – Product Hub by MMR 

The judges said: “The panel were impressed by this purpose-built end to end solution that streamlines and stores all the data from product testing. The built-in quality control and adherence to industry standards cemented its winning credentials”. 

Finalists 

  • aytm 
  • Bolt Insight 
  • In-house Research 
  • Sample Ninja 
  • Verian Group 

 

Best Online Qual 

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WINNER – Shape Insight 

The judges said: “Shape Insight have created an online tool - ‘Moments’ - that helps researchers create bespoke stories which unlock richer and deeper insight, adding value for their clients”.  

Finalists 

  • Dynata 
  • MMR Research 
  • MMR Research & Haleon 

 

Best Research Services Partner 

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WINNER – THG Fluently 

The judges said: “We applauded the winner’s ability to reduce costs without compromising on quality, participant experience, or survey integrity. They have worked hard to add value, reliability and are thoroughly deserving of this award.”  

Highly Commended – Empower Translate 

Finalists 

  • Ipsos 
  • Sense:lab 

 

Best Training & Development 

Sponsored by 

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WINNER – Verian Group 

The judges said: “Verian demonstrated a strong commitment to flexible, inclusive training. Significant investment in recruitment, development and interviewer support has strengthened motivation, retention and performance”.  

HIGHLY COMMENDED - Ipsos 

Finalists 

  • aytm 
  • IFF Research 

 

Best Viewing/Research Testing Facility  

 

WINNER – i-view London 

The judges said “i-view London has continued to demonstrate a strong commitment, investing in its facilities and staff to support high-quality research delivery. Upgraded observation technology and approach to accessible and inclusive delivery are examples of their dedication to continuous improvement”.  

WINNER – Noted Fieldwork 

The judges said “Noted Fieldwork has invested in technology with a clear focus on client service. Investment in local communities surrounding both facilities also demonstrates a strong commitment to demographic inclusion”. 

Finalists 

  • PRS IN VIVO (part of the Ipsos Group) 
  • Sago  
  • Sense:lab 
  • Spectrum 
  • Sutherland Labs 

 

Recruitment Excellence 

WINNER – Face Facts Research 

The judges said: “Face Facts remained relentlessly focussed on finding solutions for a particularly challenging project. Their determination, inventive thinking and professionalism set them apart”. 

HIGHLY COMMENDED – FieldMouse Research 

Finalists 

  • Acumen Field 
  • BEAM Fieldwork 
  • People for Research 

 

Principal Sponsor
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Potentia Insight empowers clients with high-quality digital market research that drives informed decisions. Connecting real people, delivering real data, empowering real insight: we blend innovation with expertise to offer tailored surveys, communities, and in-depth analysis. With integrity and a consultative mindset, Potentia leverages data science to facilitate meaningful insight, fueling your success in an ever-changing marketplace.

 

Category Sponsors

 Bilendi-Respondi

Bilendi provides technology, data, and AI solutions for market research. We ethically collect and process reliable data from consumers, citizens, patients, and professionals, enabling researchers and decision-makers to understand society. With 650 experts in 21 offices across 18 countries, we serve 2,700 clients worldwide. Certified to ISO 20252:2019, Bilendi offers tools like BARI (AI for research), Bilendi Discuss, and quality panels across 44 countries, in Europe and the Americas.

 
Catalyse Research is your trusted partner for market research data collection and niche audience recruitment.

As recruitment experts for B2B, Consumer, and Social Research, we’re the bridge between questions and clarity. We conduct qualitative and quantitative studies globally, ensuring you always receive high-quality, actionable insights.

“Catalyse Research responded with outstanding adaptability, clarity in communication, and solution-oriented thinking, ensuring we had the best options on the table and delivered results on time.” Maria Lypiatska – Head of Brand Ukraine NGO

 

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Criteria delivers excellent fieldwork with skill and expertise for every project. Our comprehensive participant recruitment service spans both online and offline, using diverse methodologies while always ensuring the utmost integrity and uncompromising quality. As a proudly employee-owned organisation, we value every team member's unique contribution to our collective success.

Congratulations to all nominees and well-deserved winners!

 

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At d+m, brilliant insight depends on brilliant execution. Our Field, PM & Operations team brings precision, care and commercial discipline to every project. They are the bedrock of our agency, safeguarding data quality, delivering flawlessly and shaping every client's experience. Their work builds trust, keeps clients coming back, and is a key reason our business continues to grow.

 

HanneliusRecruitment

We are a boutique specialist recruitment consultancy with over a decade of experience in the UK Market Research and Insight industry. We focus exclusively on permanent vacancies ensuring a deep, tailored approach to building long-term careers and team building. we’ve been dedicated to creating trusted, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates – matching the right talent to the right roles with insight, passion, and professionalism.  With our expertise focus on the Market Research and Insight sector as a team means we speak your language, understand your challenges, and champion your success.

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At InsightX Research Solutions, the “X” represents the missing piece – the crucial insight waiting to be uncovered through high-quality data collection. We specialise in recruiting and interviewing the right respondents, ensuring that every data point comes from engaged, credible, and well-profiled participants using an omnichannel recruitment approach, we leverage multiple data sources, digital outreach, and targeted methodologies to reach even the most hard-to-find respondents.

 

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Norstat is a leading data collection company with proprietary online panels in 45 global markets. As we own the panels, we develop long standing relationships with our panel members, and understand the type of studies they prefer to do - be it recall studies or app downloads with higher incentives, shorter surveys, qual recruitment etc. Norstat is a trusted data collection partner for many market researchers, delivering stress-free fieldwork with high-quality data.

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Established in 2009, Prevision Research provides a highly specialised and bespoke customer feedback service. Clients include small and medium sized research agencies, independent consultants, marketing and advertising agencies and large corporates. Many of our staff have worked with us for over 10 years. Our purpose is to provide our clients with top quality data, delivered on time and on budget. We are committed to providing a friendly and professional service on every project. We provide both telephone (CATI) data collection as well as online (CAWI) fieldwork, with a particular specialism in hybrid CATI and CAWI approaches.

 

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Research Clever helps clients make better decisions through better data. We combine operational excellence, rigorous quality control, and a straightforward approach to deliver exceptional research. From survey programming to data quality and global audience data collection, we act as a trusted partner rather than a transactional supplier. Based in London and working in more than 130 countries, we're built to deliver quality at scale.

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Rigour Research deliver end-to-end research solutions for brands and agencies globally enabling them to deliver quality business insights with real impact.

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