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Experience Awards 2025: Elevate Global named best in class for staffing

From the Olympics to Cannes Lions, Elevate made its presence felt on the biggest stages in 2024

Experience Awards 2025: Elevate Global named best in class for staffing

At this year’s 北京赛车pk10 Experience Awards, Elevate Global took home the Staffing Agency of the Year title, marking a standout 12 months for the business, and two decades spent refining large-scale staffing for major global events.

From the to , to , Elevate has built a reputation for providing more than just headcount. Its teams help keep some of the world’s most high-profile events running smoothly.

In addition to its notable success on the global stage, the agency continues to be a key player in the domestic arena. The ongoing partnership with , where Elevate provides in-store retail staff for tastings, promotions and store launches, has generated event footfall of more than six million, working with 100+ brands.

With 63% year-on-year revenue growth, a 92% staff retention rate and expansion into Asia and the Middle East, Elevate has positioned itself as more than a supplier. It’s aiming to become a strategic partner to brands seeking deeper engagement.

Raising the standard in event staffing

Staffing is about more than logistics. The most effective teams need precision, flexibility and trust – especially at high-profile events.

Elevate’s recent work at for clients including , and demonstrates its ability to perform under pressure. One judge described it as: “A really professional agency – you can tell they are a cut above.”

Investing in people

In 2024, Elevate’s Brand Ambassadors completed over 62,000 shifts. Retaining 92% of staff at that scale reflects a strong internal culture.

Much of this is driven by the Elevation Programme, a bespoke training and development platform designed to support staff in their careers beyond the next event. Its results include:

  • 89.7% staff satisfaction rate

  • Strong uptake of professional development

  • Exceptional retention across all regions

As one judge put it: “Great staff retention rates and fantastic YOY growth. Love the development of staff through the Elevation Programme – very impressive take-up.”

Purpose-built tech

Elevate’s proprietary platforms, Impact and 1CRM, underpin the agency’s operations. These systems help ensure smooth deployment, real-time communication and responsiveness to the inevitable last-minute changes in live environments.

Scheduling optimisation, powered by the integration of Impact and 1CRM, has transformed Elevate’s ability to deploy the right staff to the right events at the right time – improving efficiency, responsiveness, and field execution.

One judge said: “The reach and size of this agency puts them in a different category. Projects like the Olympics and F1 are always going to stand out in any category, and the number of shifts delivered across 18 countries speaks for itself.”

A winning team

Ed Wood, CEO of Elevate Global, said: "Winning is a reflection of the dedication and passion of our team, the strength of our global network, and our commitment to delivering outstanding experiences.” 

Reflecting on the ingredients that brought victory at the awards, he adds: “Blending cutting-edge technology with a human touch at every event, reinforcing our position as a leader in the industry. It motivates us to continue improving and providing even greater value to our clients and staff."

Looking ahead

With 168 new clients onboarded in 2024 and operations expanding across key global markets, Elevate is poised for further growth.

To discover how Elevate Global’s award-winning staffing solutions and data-driven insights can support your next event, anywhere in the world,

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