activpayroll has won the International Payroll Service Provider of the Year Award at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Annual Excellence Awards 2026. The ceremony took place on 8 October at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales, following our success at The Rewards last month.
The award recognises activpayroll’s international payroll expertise and its commitment to delivering reliable services for clients and their employees around the world.
The CIPP judges highlighted what sets activpayroll apart, commenting: “Payroll professionals at the heart. Demonstrate care and accountability. Not just process payrolls, take responsibility for getting it right.”
Darren Barclay, Chief Operating Officer at activpayroll, said:
“This is a truly collective achievement. Everyone across activpayroll and every team plays a part in delivering the service, expertise and support our clients rely on every day. This recognition is something we should all be incredibly proud of.”
Our teams support clients across different markets, navigating complex international payroll requirements and helping businesses meet their local obligations. This combination of global expertise and local knowledge helps us deliver accurate, compliant and reliable payroll services.
Following our win at The Rewards in September, where we received the Service Provider Excellence Award – Global Payroll, this latest accolade marks our second major industry award win in 2026. It is a particularly meaningful milestone in a year when we are celebrating 25 years of activpayroll.
The CIPP Awards ceremony was also a special occasion for Darren, who celebrated 16 years with activpayroll. Having this recognition coincide with his work anniversary made the evening even more memorable.
Congratulations to everyone across activpayroll who contributed to this achievement, and thank you to our clients and partners for their continued trust and support.
We would also like to thank the CIPP for recognising our work, as well as headline sponsor Intermezzo and category sponsor Ciphr for supporting the awards.