STARS of Suffolk's recruitment industry enjoyed a glittering evening at the first ever Archant Suffolk Recruitment Awards.The awards were designed to celebrate the achievements of the recruitment industry and guests partied late into the night.

STARS of Suffolk's recruitment industry enjoyed a glittering evening at the first ever Archant Suffolk Recruitment Awards.

The awards were designed to celebrate the achievements of the recruitment industry and guests partied late into the night.

Among the winners were Kate Burgess from Hales Personnel, who scooped Consultant of the Year, and Antonia Stephenson of Find A Job, who won the Special Recognition Award.

Anglia TV's Helen McDermott was the compere for the evening and entertainment included a live band and disco.

Mark Westall, Archant Suffolk's advertising business manager, said the ceremony, which was held at the Hotel Elizabeth in Copdock was an outstanding success.

He said: “It was a brilliant night. The atmosphere was great and I think everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.”

A supplement containing all the awards and more pictures from the evening will appear in The Evening Star on November 9.