The Brits have it right. They're not running scared at having the word "outsourcing" attached to their business endeavors. In fact, some of them celebrate the whole concept. The National Outsourcing Association had its awards banquet to recognize outsourcing people and projects. Some of the winners included:
- Best Outsourcing Professional: Paul Evans, Barclays Bank Plc
- Best Outsourcing Services Provider: ClientLogic
- Best SME Outsourcing Operation: Tenon Outsourcing
- Best IT Outsourcing Deal: Lichfield DC and Staffordshire-Moorlands DC working with ITNET
- Best Outsourcing Advisor: Magellan Consultancy Services
- Most Successful Offshoring Operation: ABN AMRO BANK NV
- Special Highly Commended Award: For recognition of excellence in outsourcing, Scott McMillan from CapGemini for the Aspire project