2024 WINNERS – UK AWARDS
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Alex Rennie, Shell UK
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INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Mark Sheehan, MBDA
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ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR (ORGANISATION)
Winner: e50K
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MILITARY VALUES IN BUSINESS AWARD
Winner: Tony Jackson, MBDA
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NEW SERVICE LEAVER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Rachael Bailey, TechVets
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YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Henry Chin, Google
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RESERVIST OF THE YEAR
Winner: Jon Schlanker, National Crime Agency
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EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Babcock International
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INSPIRATION OF THE YEAR
Winner: Emma ‘Khandie’ Rees, Khandie Photography
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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Callum Coombes, Safepoint & Callie
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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Keiron Pittore, Vistry Group
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ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR
Winner: Damian Todd, Mace
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ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR (INDIVIDUAL)
Winner: Rod Flavell, FDM Group
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BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR (SME)
Winner: Ken Wright, The Phoenix Arts Club
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TEAM LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Brian Kitchener, Babcock International
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SERVICE LEAVER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Sophie Warren-Reece, UK NovaPay
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D&I INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Winner: Allsports Coaches Coaching Academy
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ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Winner: Paul Edwards, BT
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BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR (Large Company)
Winner: Paul Harrison, Mott MacDonald
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CHAMPION OF WOMEN AWARD
Winner: Ria Jackson, The V Word
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Winner: Dr Jon Kendrew, Iqarus
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