The Dains Group has been shortlisted in three categories at The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Annual Excellence Awards 2025.
The Midlands Team has been shortlisted for:
Payroll Service Provider of the Year (up to 20,000 payslips per month)
Project of the Year - recognising the successful migration to Paycircle
Bright Beginnings Award - celebrating Joel Fletcher from the group’s Rugby office
The CIPP Annual Excellence Awards are the longest-running, independent awards in the payroll, pensions and reward sector, recognising outstanding contributions and innovative thinking across the profession. The 2025 ceremony will take place on Thursday 2 October at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales.
From the smooth transition onto Paycircle, to the development of rising talent like Joel Fletcher, the payroll team continues to drive real change for clients across the UK and Ireland.
This triple shortlist is a testament to the dedication, expertise and collaborative culture of the Dains payroll team.
At Dains, we deeply value our relationship with the CIPP, leveraging membership from associate to chartered level to maximise the benefits of the industry’s only chartered body. We actively partner in training initiatives to ensure our team remains fully compliant and at the forefront of industry standards.
Samantha Johnson, Payroll Partner at Dains said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised across three categories at this year’s CIPP Excellence Awards. These nominations reflect the commitment of our team to delivering exceptional client outcomes, embracing innovation, and growing the next generation of payroll professionals. We’re especially pleased to see Joel recognised after the significant impact he has made since he joined Dains."