Awards

2009

National Business Awards - South of England

Finalist - National Business of the Year Award, South of England

aquilaheywood once again were amongst the top ten companies in this year's awards.

The judges' report stated that...

''When measured against the specific award criteria and considering the size of the business and the conditions of the market in which it operates it is the opinion of the judges that aquilaheywood is performing at a level which is well above what would be expected in their sector and is a high performer demonstrating excellence.''
FT Business & Investment Provider Awards 2009

FT Pensions and Investment Provider Awards

aquilaheywood's winning streak continues at the FT Pensions and Investment Provider Awards. Following swiftly on the heels of an unprecedented ''double'' at the UK Pension Awards in April this year, aquilaheywood has now secured the accolades at the 2009 FT Pensions and Investment Provider Awards, winning best Pensions Administration System.

The awards recognise providers who have delivered excellent service to UK pension schemes over the previous year and are judged by an expert panel.

Professional Pensions Awards 2009

Pensions Software Provider of the Year, 2009

Pensions Administration System Provider, 2009

aquilaheywood has enjoyed unprecedented success at the 2009 Professional Pensions Awards, winning in both Pensions Software Provider of the Year and Pensions Administration System Provider of the Year categories. aquilaheywood is the only software supplier to have achieved this in the same year. These prestigious awards are judged by an expert panel and winning in both categories reflects aquilaheywood's leadership in the field, in terms of innovative technological solutions, pensions expertise and thought leadership across the market.

2007

FT Business Pension & Investment Provider Awards 2007

FT Business Pension & Investment Provider Awards 2007

The FT Business Pension & Investment Provider Awards seek to recognise excellence at providers of products and services to UK occupational pension schemes.  The key criteria used to adjudicate the Awards are performance, innovation, service standards and the competitive edge of providers. aquilaheywood won the prestigious award for Pensions Administration Software.

Professional Pensions Awards 2007

Pensions Administration System Provider of the Year 2007

aquilaheywood was voted the Pensions Administration Systems Provider of the Year at the Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2007. The title was awarded to aquilaheywood by a panel of judges made up of professionals from across the occupational pensions industry and recognises aquilaheywood's exceptional level of service to its clients and the Group's continuous and ongoing improvement.

Surrey Company of the Year 2006/7

Surrey Company of the Year

aquilaheywood was awarded the much-coveted Surrey Company of the Year award at the Surrey Business Awards 2006/07. Sponsored by Deloitte, this top prize recognised us as the 'most outstanding business in the region'.

Judge, Neil Harris said:

"aquilaheywood have achieved growth and high profitability through a clear focus on their marketplace and a commitment to the delivery of a product designed for the needs of the pension and financial services industry. Deloitte were delighted to award them Surrey Company of the Year."

2006

Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 2006

The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 2006

We were placed in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table 2006. We were ranked 91st and recorded a year on year average sales growth of 41.63% over the two year period. This was the second year running that aquilaheywood had been in the Tech Track 100, which is made up of Britain's fastest growing private technology companies based on 2003-2005 sales growth.

CMS Cameron McKenna Business of the Year 2006

CMS Cameron McKenna Business of the Year

aquilaheywood won the CMS Cameron McKenna Business of the Year Award in the National Business Awards South East Regional Programme 2006, sponsored by Orange. The aim of The National Business Awards is to reward and recognise excellence, best practice and innovation throughout the UK business community. We were also a finalist in the National level of the award.

Surrey MegaGrowth Awards

We won 3rd place in the 2006 Surrey MegaGrowth awards, a joint initiative by KPMG and Lloyds TSB Corporate designed to highlight the strength of the county's economy and the talent of its business people. The award named us as the 3rd fastest growing company in Surrey, recording an impressive 455% sales growth over the last three years.

Deloitte Fast 500 EMEA 2006

Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2006

aquilaheywood's financial performance was also recognised by being placed within the Deloitte Fast 500 EMEA, which ranks the fastest growing public and private technology companies throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Ranking is based on revenue growth over a five-year period, and in 2006 we were placed in 438th position for the EMEA region. This was the second year running that we were ranked within the Fast 500, recognising our effort and dedication as one of the fastest growing technology companies.

Business XL 10 Company of the Year 2006

Growth Business of the Year

At the Business XL 10 Company of the Year Awards 2006, we were awarded Growth Business of the Year. It was aquilaheywood's organic growth which most impressed the judges. This award also considered our excellent performance within the areas of sales, profits, earnings and/or share price (all on a 12-month basis) as well as reference to reduced losses and turnaround situations.

Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2006

Systems Provider of the Year

aquilaheywood was voted Systems Provider of the Year at the Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2006, recognising our exceptional level of service to our clients and our continuous and ongoing development and improvement.

The judges commented that "Performance benchmarking remains integral to aquila's development process for pensions administration systems and software, and in 2005 it continued to help clients cut costs and improve service levels through process efficiencies".

2005

Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2005

Deloitte Technology Fast 50 / Fast 500 EMEA 2005

We were listed in the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for the London and Southern Region and we also achieved 412th position in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. This recognised aquilaheywood as one of the fastest growing technology companies in these regions.

Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 2005

The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 2005

aquilaheywood qualified for a place in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table in 2005. The Tech Track 100 is made up of Britain's fastest-growing private technology companies, and we were placed in 80th position, recording a 46.27% annual sales growth from 2002-2004.

2004

Pensions Management Technology Award 2004

Pensions Management Technology Award 2004

heywood, which is part of aquilaheywood, won the Pensions Management Technology Award 2004 for its innovative AXISe Call Assistant system.

2003

Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2003

Systems and Software Provider of the Year

We won Systems and Software Provider of the Year at the Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards in 2003.