Awards
Award-winning company, award-winning people
IT Training Awards (IITT) 2010
Training Department of the Year – Silver Winner
FDM Group triumphed at the IT Training Awards yet again in 2010, and was named silver winner for ‘Training Department of the Year’. FDM demonstrated consistent high quality and innovation, which is key to winning the award. This is what the judges from Pardo Fox, Corollis and the IITT had to say:
“The judges were impressed with the rigour of its selection process, the strong business management and the excellent focus on quality delivery of separately tailored professional programmes. Evidence provided clearly shows a sound and growing business performance.”
Sussex Business Awards 2009/10
International Business of the Year - Winner
Best Employer in Sussex - Winner
Business Person of the Year - Winner
The Sussex Business Awards celebrated their 21st year at The Grand Hotel on Friday 6th November 2009 and for the first time in over a decade; the same company won 3 awards. Yes that’s right, FDM was crowned ‘International Business of the Year’, ‘Best Employer in Sussex’ and FDM’s CEO (Rod Flavell) achieved the prestigious status of ‘Business Person of the Year’. Once again, FDM exceeded expectations in what really was, a truly important evening for all businesses throughout Sussex.
Watch the video of the Business Person of the Year at the Sussex Business Award 2009 / 2010
BCS & Computing UK IT Industry Awards 2009
Best IT Services Supplier of the Year - Medallist
For the first time this year, the BCS IT Industry Awards and Computing Awards have merged, creating a platform for the entire IT profession to showcase and celebrate best practice, innovation and excellence.
Having reached the finalists stage, FDM was competing nationally with 9 others for ‘Best IT Services Supplier of the Year’. One winner and two medallists were announced on the 12th November, and FDM is proud to have been awarded a medal for our excellence in IT services nationwide.
Brighton & Hove Business Awards 2009
Best Place to Work - Winner
Home to FDM’s first office and current headquarters is the cosmopolitan city of Brighton and FDM is one of the leading corporate employers in the city. The anticipated Brighton & Hove Business Awards (BAHBAs) held on Friday 9th October at the Hilton Metropole introduced and crowed the business stars of 2009. And yes, FDM won yet another award for ‘Best Place to Work’!
IT Training Awards (IITT) 2009
Training Department of the Year – Gold Winner
The Institute of IT Training hosts the annual IT Training Awards to recognise outstanding examples of high standards, best practice, innovation and excellence within IT training.
FDM Group was crowned ‘Training Department of the Year 2009′, sponsored and presented by IBM. This is testament to the expertise and knowledge of our Trainers, as well as the quality training provided by the FDM Academy Programme. Our unique approach combines training with employment, focusing on the future careers of our trainees. FDM was praised for having a robust business model, demonstrating true passion for both the training provided and the services delivered.
Sussex Business Awards 2008/09
Company of the Year - Winner
Born and bred in Sussex, FDM is one of the leading corporate employers in the city of Brighton and we are delighted to have won the most prestigious award in the south - ‘Sussex Company of the Year’.
FDM’s CEO and a number of the management team are Sussex University graduates, who are committed to supporting the local community by continuously strengthening our relationship with companies, colleges and charities in the region. We are proud to be based in Sussex, where we can help tackle the IT skills shortage worldwide and provide a valuable contribution to the wider economy.
Watch the video overview of the Sussex Business Award 2008 / 2009
British Computing Society Awards 2008
Young IT Practitioner of the Year – Finalist
The British Computer Society (BCS), is the leading body for those working in IT and we are delighted to announce that one of FDM’s IT consultants has reached the final stage of the awards. This achievement highlights the quality and success of FDM’s training model, as well as the commitment and dedication of our IT consultants. Other finalists worked at: IBM, Capgemini, Procter & Gamble, amongst many other blue-chip companies.
Computing Awards for Excellence 2008
IT Services Supplier of the Year - Finalist
The Computing Awards for Excellence recognise and reward the very highest standards of individual and collective achievement. These are the most sought after awards in the industry, promoting excellence and exceptional performance within the IT sector.
FDM Group was short listed in the final stages of the Computing Awards for Excellence 2008 - competing with a number of international companies. It is a significant achievement to have been shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘IT Services Supplier of the Year’ award.