Harvey Nash, the leading global technology recruitment business has named Manoj Yerra, the winner of its second Contractor of the Year UK Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions and forward-thinking approach as a Harvey Nash Contractor. 

Manoj will now automatically be entered into the Global Contractor of the Year process, along with all other winners from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Ireland and USA. 

Working with over 11,000 active contractors each year Harvey Nash has established this award and the Global Contractor of the Year Award to recognise the value these individuals deliver to businesses and economies across the world, using their skills and experience to deliver vital projects for organisations. 

Manoj was selected as the country winner for UK from a pool of highly qualified and passionate nominees. 

Manoj is a Data Architect working on contract for one of our brilliant clients, he has helped the business with their transformation across to Microsoft Azure helping to build an Azure data warehouse. Manoj had also provided skill transfer and knowledge share for other developers who hadn't worked in Azure before. 

He has been recognised via his Contractor of the year nomination as a massive asset to the business and their technological advancements. He was the judges favourite as his nomination highlighted his influence and importance within the team being named as ‘critical’ to the business. Manoj’s consistent track record of exceeding expectations, productive work culture and adaptability alongside his strong values has shown he is a worthy winner of the UK award.  

“I am delighted that Manoj Yerra has received our UK contractor of the year award. His nomination submitted by our client, highlighted his ability to achieve key technology goals while demonstrating passion, professionalism and drive which epitomises our organisations values. Huge congratulations to him and very best of luck for the global award.” Andy Heyes, Managing Director, Harvey Nash. 

Commenting on being named the 2024 Contractor of the Year for UK, Manoj added, “I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the honour of receiving the 'Contractor of the Year Award' from Harvey Nash. 

I am truly humbled and honoured to have been recognised in this manner. Firstly, I want to thank the entire Harvey Nash team for the unwavering support, guidance and encouragement I received in the last 18 months. I want to wholeheartedly thank the team for nominating me for this award. 

This award is a testament to my hard work and dedication. Thank you so much for this award. It means a lot to me and I am truly grateful for this recognition. Receiving this award affirms my commitment to delivering excellence in every project I undertake. I am deeply thankful for the opportunities I have been given and look forward to continuing to contribute to the success of our future projects. 

Once again, thank you so much to the judges and entire Harvey Nash and team for this 'Contractor of the Year' award as well as my friends and family.” 

Manoj will now go through as a finalist for the Global Contractor of the Year Award, the winner of which will be announced in April.  

For more information about the Harvey Nash Contractor of the Year award please contact Rachel.Watts@HarveyNash.com