2021 WINNERS – UK AWARDS
The fourth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards took place on 2 December 2021 in the InterContinental London – The O2’s spectacular Arora Ballroom. Twenty winners were announced from over 600 nominations. Congratulations not only to the winners but all of the finalists who are exceptional role models to service leavers and excellent examples of veterans as true assets to business.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Winner: FDM Group
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INSPIRATION OF THE YEAR
Winner: James Smith, JamesSmithGroup / Primal Europe
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MILITARY VALUES IN BUSINESS AWARD
Winner: Jonathan Brasher OBE, George McFarlane & Steve Lagadu, Serco
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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Winner: David Hamlet, Lyfe Linez

NEW SERVICE LEAVER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Josh Vause, Amazon

TEAM LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Graham Thomson, Irwin Mitchell
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INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
Winner: John Hoyle, Sook

RESERVIST OF THE YEAR
Winner: Brigit Coleman-Green, Ministry of Defence

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Wesley Langley, Amazon
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ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Winner: Neil Davies, Optimum Group Services

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Mark Smith, Red7Marine
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ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR
Winner: Richard Stevens, PwC
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ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
Winner: Jimmy Quinn, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health / Multiplex
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SERVICE LEAVER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Paul Biddiss, PBMilitary Advisors to TV and Film
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EX-FORCES INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Winner: Alex McAnespie, Homeless Veterans Project
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BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR (Large Company)
Winner: David Stubbs, SSGC
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BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR (SME)
Winner: Karen Jobling, Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance

CHAMPION OF WOMEN AWARD
Winner: Louie-Mae Gibson, Knight Frank
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YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Adam Greenwood, The Pointer School
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Winner: Justin Packshaw MBE, Joro Experiences
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