Coyne Recruitment is proud to sponsor the Outstanding Innovation of the Year at the GM Skills Awards 2025!  

The Outstanding Innovation of the Year Award recognises a groundbreaking initiative or approach that has significantly advanced skills development or training. This award celebrates an individual, team, or organisation that has introduced innovative practices, technologies, or programmes that have transformed learning experiences and outcomes. The winning innovation will have demonstrated creativity, forward-thinking, and a substantial positive impact on learners, educators, or the wider community in Greater Manchester. The innovation could be related to, but not limited to, Green & Sustainable Development, AI or Digital/Online Learning.   

The Outstanding Innovation of the Year sponsor is Coyne Recruitment. They were founded by industry experts, who as former hiring managers with over 45 years of experience working for some of the leading providers in the UK, have an unrivalled passion for the skills & employability sector. This direct industry experience enables them to have a unique perspective on what a quality recruitment service that meets the needs and requirements of providers of all sizes should be like. 

They understand the many complexities and opportunities within the Skills and Government contract sectors, allowing them to partner with organisations to offer support and guidance when prospecting and acquiring talent. 

Stuart Duffey, Director of Coyne Recruitment, said:  

“I am incredibly proud to sponsor the Outstanding Innovation of the Year Award at the inaugural GMPLN Awards in 2025. This award highlights the creativity and vision of individuals, teams, and organisations that are transforming skills development and training across Greater Manchester. Innovation is at the heart of progress, and the work being celebrated here – whether it’s in green and sustainable development, AI, or digital learning – is truly setting the standard for the future of education.” 

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