Operations Awards

Celebrating their 10^th year the MRS Oppies were presented at Drake & Morgan at Kings Cross, on 28 September.

Over 200 guests enjoyed a fantastic evening, recognising the unsung heroes of research for their important contributions that keep the sector running.

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2023 Oppies Winners

Best Data Collection - Interviewer administered

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• WINNER – Kantar Public

  The judges said: “Kantar Public delivered an impressive large scale quantitative study on the impact of destitution amongst highly vulnerable groups. The research required the inclusion of individuals who are often marginalised and excluded from traditional research studies due to disability, language, literacy and migration status. The data has been widely used in parliament, by the research community, community services and the UN. ”

Best Data Collection – Quantitative

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• WINNER – Cobalt Sky

  The judges said: “Cobalt Sky has yet again demonstrated how they continue to deliver exceptional online data collection. Their client was thrilled with how agile, innovative and creative they were in building their survey and live dashboard system. Excellent supporting statements from their clients highlight how they see Cobalt Sky as a true partner who consistently delivers data of the highest quality. ”

  HIGHLY COMMENDED – Bilendi & respondi & Harvard University

  Finalists

  • Alligator Digital
  • Face Facts Research
  • Face Facts Research & McCann Truth Central
  • Ipsos

Best Data Solution

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• WINNER – Inspirient

  The judges said: “We were particularly impressed by their Automated Analytics Engine. This tool massively reduces the time needed to conduct the project end to end. It validates the responses ensuring rapid quality control checks and enables deep statistical dives on the data. It also incorporates the benefits of Chat GPT. In summary delivering better insights, quicker to their clients. ”

  HIGHLY COMMENDED – Savanta & Samsung

  Finalists

  • 2CV
  • Behaviorally
  • RONIN
  • SampleNinja
  • Yonder Data Solutions & Greene King

Best Online Qual

• WINNER – Beatfreeks

  The judges said: “This entry demonstrated how invaluable their National Youth Trends platform is to their clients. This innovative technique through their pioneering approach ‘WhatsApp Diaries ‘ is a vibrant and dynamic research initiative which helps clients truly understand the experiences and ideas of 16–35-year-olds across the UK. Testimonials from clients have acknowledged how important this is to their business and has successfully empowered them to make informed business decisions and drive strategy forward for their young consumers.”

  Finalists

  • Campden BRI & Quorn Foods

Best Support Services

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• WINNER – Empower Translate

  The judges said: “We were impressed how Empower challenged traditional approaches to translation services, showing agility and ingenuity in developing a fixed price, fixed turnaround costing solution. By analysing Computer Assisted Translation data, Empower created defined price sets based on average survey lengths and costs. Testimonials from clients clearly demonstrate that this solution has been a game changer in terms of improving efficiency and facilitating accurate project budgeting and scheduling.”

  Finalists

  • Research Runner
  • Sketchbook
  • The Language Factory

Best Training and Development

• WINNER – Kantar Public

  The judges said: “Kantar Public have created a comprehensive approach to Training & Development with a significant investment in the Kantar Public Wellbeing Roadmap. This training covers all the essential Code and standards requirements whilst placing significant emphasis on building wellbeing to deal with many of the challenges of modern life. The success of the training was demonstrated with excellent satisfaction and engagement metrics, and supportive testimonials from staff who have benefited from the programme.”

  HIGHLY COMMENDED – B2B International

  Finalists

  • Acumen Field
  • Perspective Research Services
  • Savanta

Best Viewing Facility - Experience and Impact

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• WINNER – Babble

  The judges said: “Babble have gone above and beyond to create an outstanding experience for all who use their viewing facility. They provide a friendly and flexible approach, making sure everyone feels welcome. Not only that, but they also support local businesses and schools, making an extremely positive wider impact in their local community.”

  Finalists

  • Aspect Viewing Facilities
  • The Front Room (Ninth Seat)

Best Viewing Facility - Technology and Innovation

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• WINNER – Aspect Viewing Facilities

  The judges said: “We were very impressed by Aspect Viewing Facilities innovative ‘Healthcare Simulation Suite’. The suite replicated an intricate seven-hour operation using a mannequin, live streaming, and PiP. Users of the suite have benefited from their technological capability, ‘can-do’ attitude, and pre-emptive approach.”

  Finalists

  • The White Rooms

Premier Award - Operational Excellence

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• WINNER – Cobalt Sky

  The judges said: “Cobalt Sky continue to impress the judges and their clients with their above and beyond approach to service delivery. They are viewed as a true and trusted partner by their clients who are clearly standing out within the industry.”

  HIGHLY COMMENDED – Ipsos UK

  Finalists

  • Bulbshare
  • FlexMR
  • IFF Research
  • RONIN
  • Yonder Data Solutions
  • Smart Connect Research

Recruitment Excellence

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• WINNER – FieldMouse Research

  The judges said: “FieldMouse Research focuses on social purpose to ensure the fair representation of rural voices in research. This approach was demonstrated with a Department for Transport project to explore public attitudes to Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) with FieldMouse Research recruiting participants for a series of face to face deliberative workshops across a number of rural locations including Northumberland and Somerset. The success of the approach was supported by some strong metrics and client testimonials. ”

  HIGHLY COMMENDED – Angelfish Fieldwork

  Finalists

  • Beam Fieldwork
  • Face Facts Research
  • Roots Research
  • Serrula Research
  • Smart Connect Research