Grateful, Humbled & Proud: Thank You for Making This Possible

Oshan de Silva / 31 Jul 2025

2025 Sourcr Recruiter of the Year (Australia), Insurance Recruiter of the Year (Australia) & Best Recruiter – Insurance (NSW)

I’m still taking it all in…

Being named Recruiter of the Year (Australia), Insurance Recruiter of the Year (Australia) & Best Recruiter – Insurance (NSW) at the 2025 Sourcr Awards is something I never imagined when I first started in recruitment 18 years ago. To say I’m honoured is an understatement—this is genuinely one of those career moments I’ll never forget.

These awards mean the world to me—not just because they recognise performance, but because they’re based on real reviews from real clients and candidates. That’s what makes them so meaningful. It’s not just about filling roles. It’s about building trust, delivering outcomes, and being part of people’s careers and businesses in a deeply personal way.

On top of this personal recognition, to see Ensure Recruitment named Insurance Recruitment Agency of the Year – Australia and NSW Insurance Agency of the Year (for the second year in a row!), Mitchell Foster being named Insurance Recruiter of the Year (NZ) and Lorraine Backhouse being named Best Recruiter – Insurance (SA)  makes this recognition even more special and a huge testament to the incredible team I’m lucky to be a part of.

At Ensure Recruitment, we’ve always been focused on doing things the right way—putting people first, understanding our market deeply, and striving to make every placement count.

This work is never just about ticking boxes on a job description. It's about truly understanding the needs of both clients and candidates—what makes them tick, where they want to go, what challenges they’re facing—and finding the right match, not just for now but for the long term.

The insurance industry is built on trust, and so is recruitment. Being recognised in this way tells me we’re doing something right—and I don’t take that for granted for a second.

So, to everyone who took the time to leave a review, provide feedback, or simply trust me with your recruitment needs: thank you. Thank you for your support, your belief in what we do, and for partnering with me and our team.

To my incredible clients—thank you for letting us be an extension of your brand. And to all the amazing candidates I’ve worked with—thank you for allowing me to play a small part in your professional journey.

A huge shoutout to Sourcr for continuing to elevate the recruitment industry and celebrate those who are passionate about making a difference.

And finally, congratulations to all of this year’s winners and nominees—what a privilege to be recognised alongside such talented professionals.

Here’s to raising the bar even higher in 2026.

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