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International Recruitment Communications Agency, Terra Firma Associates is delighted to announce that they have been chosen as a Finalist in the National Business Awards, sponsored by Orange, in the category of Growth Strategy of the Year. In just 3 years, they have rapidly established themselves as a leading agency serving the international public sector.  This position was reinforced recently when they were appointed as the agency serving the largest recruitment communications contract in this sector in Europe – for all the European Union Institutions – over 40 organisations. 

Terra Firma Associates now represent more than 60 international organisations across the public and private sectors. They advertise on their clients’ behalf with 250 media in 100 countries. 

“This is fantastic recognition for the entire team’s efforts over the past three years,” said Managing Director, Fernando de Benavides.  “We are proud to have built such a great presence in the International recruitment communications market and look forward to building on this foundation.  We may be based in the UK, but our reach is truly global.”

Terra Firma Associates is now preparing to make a presentation in person before an independent, expert judging panel on 10th June. Winners will be unveiled at a glittering gala dinner and awards ceremony in London at the Hilton Park Lane hotel 14th July. 

About the National Business Awards

Sponsored by Orange since its inception in 2002, The National Business Awards Regional Programme announced its South of England 2009 finalists this week. More than sixty organisations have been short listed this year in the South of England heat including British Sky Broadcasting, A Suit That Fits.com, Metropolitan Police Service, Octopus Investments and Cheapflights Ltd. The finalists represents both public and private organisations based in Somerset, Berkshire, Essex, Surrey, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Isle of White, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London, Cambridgeshire, Portsmouth, Cornwall, Kent, East Sussex and Milton Keynes.

The Growth Strategy of the Year Award recognises organisations that can best demonstrate an organic growth strategy (rather than merger & acquisition activity) that has achieved outstanding levels of sales, profit and market share improvement.

Paul Tollet, Vice President of Business, Orange UK said: “We wish the best of luck to all finalists of The National Business Awards South of England regional programme. Nobody can doubt that this is an extremely difficult period for commerce, however, The National Business Awards provides the opportunity to revive some confidence in UK business through the recognition of our most talented organisations and individuals. This year's finalists clearly demonstrate the resilience, adaptability and success needed to drive the economy forward."