Every travel assignment comes with its own set of challenges — new facilities, new teams, and new expectations. Having the right support behind you can make all the difference. From the great recruiter who stays in touch and advocates for your needs, to the agency that keeps things organized and transparent, allied healthcare professionals rely on strong partnerships to navigate travel work successfully. This year, you have a chance to recognize the people and organizations that helped make your travel experience a positive one. As part of TalentTrack, the healthcare staffing conference hosted by TrackFive, the first-ever TalentTrack Awards will highlight outstanding work across the healthcare staffing industry. Two of the awards — Recruiter of the Year and Provider’s Choice — are entirely clinician-voted, giving travel allied professionals a direct voice in recognizing great support. Why These Awards Matter to Travel Allied Professionals If you’ve worked as a travel allied clinician, you know the difference a good recruiter or agency can make. You know who follows through, who communicates clearly, and who’s there to help when questions or challenges come up during an assignment. You also know when support feels rushed or inconsistent. The clinician-voted TalentTrack Awards are built around those real experiences. These awards are shaped by feedback from allied healthcare professionals — not rankings or industry opinions — and reflect what support actually looks like in practice. If a recruiter helped you navigate an assignment smoothly, or an agency consistently made things easier along the way, these awards are a way to recognize that effort. Let’s dive into the awards! Recruiter of the Year The Recruiter of the Year Award recognizes recruiters who provide steady, reliable support to travel allied professionals. That support can show up in many ways, including: clear and timely communication understanding your specialty, preferences, and career goals advocating for pay, benefits, or assignment details staying available throughout the assignment, not just at the start If a recruiter played a meaningful role in your travel experience, this is an opportunity to recognize the work they do behind the scenes. Submit a nomination for the “Recruiter of the Year” award.  Provider’s Choice Award The Provider’s Choice Award recognizes staffing agencies that allied healthcare professionals trust and feel confident working with. This award reflects the full experience — from onboarding and placement to ongoing support during assignments. Agencies recognized in this category are those that prioritize communication, transparency, and clinician support across specialties. If there’s an agency you’d choose to work with again or recommend to another allied traveler, this is your chance to share that feedback. Submit a nomination for the “Provider’s Choice” award. How to Submit a Nomination Ready to submit your nominations? You can click any of the links above to access the nomination forms. From there, you’ll answer a few guided questions and share what stood out about your experience. Don’t worry! The forms are quick and easy, so you can voice your vote without any hassle.  Nominations are open through March 2, 2026. Stay Tuned for the Winners Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and submit a nomination. After nominations close, submissions will be reviewed and award winners will be selected. We’ll be sharing the results in June, recognizing the recruiters and agencies you highlighted for their support, professionalism, and commitment to the clinician experience. Stay tuned — and thank you for helping shine a light on the people and teams supporting travel allied...