Press Releases

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21 May 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)— David Evans of Perfect Fit Placement (Connecticut, USA) has been honored as the newest inductee into the prestigious NPAworldwide Hall of Fame. This recognition is reserved for individuals who achieve the Double Platinum level or higher in the NPAworldwide Recruiter Achievement Status program—a testament to exceptional career accomplishments. Read the rest of this entry »

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Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
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23 April 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)— NPAworldwide is pleased to recognize Emery Long of Provision People (San Diego, California, USA) as the Volunteer of the Year and Dinesh Agarwal of V3 Staffing (Hyderabad, India) as the New Volunteer of the Year. These awards honor exceptional contributions to NPAworldwide, the world’s leading recruitment community. Read the rest of this entry »

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Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
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22 April 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)—NPAworldwide, the world’s leading recruitment community, has elected a new slate of representatives to its board of directors. The election was held during the group’s virtual annual owners meeting. Member-owners also accepted a financial report, amended the organizational bylaws, confirmed the actions of the Board of Directors and conducted other official business. Read the rest of this entry »

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21 April 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)— James Lyons, JD, CPC of LHI Executive Search in New York (USA), is the recipient of the 2026 NPAworldwide Chair’s Award. The Chair’s Award, established in 1996, recognizes a current or former NPAworldwide owner, manager, recruiter, or staff member, whose contributions and service to the network represent substantial and lasting benefit. Nominations are sought from the NPAworldwide membership, and the board of directors selects the recipient.

LHI Executive Search joined NPAworldwide in December 2012. Mr. Lyons (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdlyons1/) established the business in 2011. Read the rest of this entry »

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30 May 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
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Brian Small (L) and Chris Wessell (R).

NPAworldwide proudly announces the recipients of its inaugural Volunteer of the Year and New Volunteer of the Year Awards, celebrating outstanding service and leadership within its global recruitment community.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)— NPAworldwide is pleased to recognize Brian Small of Prime Management Group (London, Ontario, Canada) as the first-ever Volunteer of the Year and Chris Wessell of People Wise (Albany, New York, USA) as the inaugural New Volunteer of the Year. These awards honor exceptional contributions to NPAworldwide, the world’s leading recruitment community. Read the rest of this entry »

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28 May 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
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We are pleased to announce that Lori Laird, from Davidson, Laird Inc., has been honored with the prestigious NPAworldwide Community Service Award. This award recognizes exceptional community service by an individual member of NPAworldwide.

In recognition of her significant contributions, NPAworldwide has made a generous donation of US$1,000 to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky (biak.us), an organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by brain injury through advocacy, education, prevention, and service. Read the rest of this entry »

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30 April 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
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Taufik Arief of People Search International in Jakarta, Indonesia, has been honored with the 2025 NPAworldwide Chair’s Award for his exceptional contributions, mentorship, and lasting impact on the global recruitment network.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)— Taufik Arief of People Search International in Jakarta (Indonesia), is the recipient of the 2025 NPAworldwide Chair’s Award. The Chair’s Award, established in 1996, recognizes a current or former NPAworldwide owner, manager, recruiter, or staff member, whose contributions and service to the network represent substantial and lasting benefit. Nominations are sought from the NPAworldwide membership, and the board of directors selects the recipient. Read the rest of this entry »

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30 April 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
T: +1 616 871 3323
E: [email protected]

NPAworldwide, the global recruitment network, announces the election of Patti Steen as Chair-Elect and Tim Lane as Secretary/Treasurer, along with the re-election of three directors to its Board. With leaders on multiple continents, the organization reaffirms its dedication to strategic growth, innovation, and fostering collaboration within its community of recruitment firms.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)—NPAworldwide, the world’s leading recruitment community, has elected a new slate of representatives to its board of directors. The election was held during the group’s virtual annual owners meeting. Member-owners also voted to approve the group’s audited financial statements, confirm the actions of the Board of Directors and conduct other official business. Read the rest of this entry »