We’ve got some incredible news to share.
Outrank has been crowned Silver for Best Team Culture at the 2026 Company Culture Awards, and our very own Lucy Stirman, Head of Culture, has won Culture Ambassador of the Year.
When we first found out we had made the shortlist, we felt proud to stand alongside so many brilliant businesses that place people at the heart of their work. To now celebrate two major results from the awards feels truly special!
These awards mean a huge amount to us because they recognise what we care about most: our people, our values and the culture we continue to build together every day.
Why does being crowned Silver for Best Team Culture mean so much to us?
Culture has always played a central role in how we run Outrank.
We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted and encouraged to grow. That belief shapes how we lead, how we work together and how we support our clients.
Being crowned Silver for Best Team Culture reflects the environment our team helps create every day. It recognises the energy, care, humour, ambition and teamwork that make Outrank what it is.
It also shows that culture cannot sit on a poster or in a handbook. It has to show up in real moments, it shows up when someone supports a colleague, shares an idea, celebrates a win or helps solve a challenge.
That is what makes this recognition so meaningful.
Why does Lucy Stirman’s Culture Ambassador of the Year win matter?
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Lucy Stirman, our Head of Culture, who has won Culture Ambassador of the Year.
Lucy has played a huge role in protecting, shaping and strengthening our culture as Outrank has grown. Her work helps make sure our people feel listened to, valued and supported.
From team initiatives and wellbeing support to internal communication and day-to-day encouragement, Lucy brings our culture to life in a way that feels genuine.
This award recognises Lucy’s passion, consistency and commitment to making Outrank a place where people can thrive.
It is a brilliant personal achievement, and one the whole team feels proud to celebrate with her.
How does this add to Outrank’s recent award success?
This latest recognition adds to an incredible year for Outrank’s workplace culture.
Earlier this year, we won Best Agency Culture at the Northern Digital Awards 2026, a milestone that celebrated the people-first environment we have built across the agency.
We were also proud to take 2nd place in the 2026 UK Best Workplaces Awards in the Medium Business category. Alongside this, Outrank received official Great Place to Work Certification for 2026.
Together, these achievements tell a bigger story.
They show that Outrank continues to grow while staying true to the values that shaped the business from the beginning. They show that strong culture and strong performance can work together. Most of all, they show the strength of the team behind everything we do.
Why does strong culture matter to our clients?
A strong team culture does not only benefit the people inside Outrank, It benefits our clients too.
When people feel supported and motivated, they bring more focus, care and creativity to their work. They communicate better, solve problems faster and take real pride in the results they deliver.
That is why culture matters so much to us.
We know that happy, supported teams create stronger work. They build better client relationships and deliver results with more consistency.
For us, culture is not separate from performance, It helps drive it.
Who made this recognition possible?
This recognition belongs to every Outranker.
Every person in the team plays a part in shaping our culture. From the way people welcome new starters to the way departments collaborate, support each other and celebrate progress, it all matters.
We are proud of the business we are building, but we are even prouder of the people building it with us.
To every member of the Outrank team, thank you. Your energy, commitment and care make achievements like this possible.
What comes next for Outrank?
Being crowned Silver for Best Team Culture and seeing Lucy win Culture Ambassador of the Year gives us even more motivation to keep improving.
We will continue to listen to our team, invest in our people and protect the culture that makes Outrank special.
As we grow, our focus remains the same: build a place where people feel supported, trusted and excited about the work they do.
We are incredibly proud of this latest recognition, and even more excited for what comes next.
Want to work with a digital agency that puts people, performance and long-term partnerships first? Get in touch with Outrank today.