From Scotland to Cornwall and Hull to Cardiff, we’re celebrating the sixteen businesses shortlisted in the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2024.
More than sixty businesses applied from all over the UK and selecting the shortlist was the most difficult it’s ever been.
There were some tough decisions, but it all showed the incredible calibre of businesses across the EO sector.
Check out the full shortlist for each category below.
EO Transition of the Year
Aspect
Strategic communication consultancy based in Scotland
Blue Flame
Heating, renewable, and electrical business based in Cornwall
Ignis
Consumer/B2B comms and marketing agency based in London
Wildfire PR
PR and Tech PR agency based in London
EO Rising Star of the Year
JP Hildreth
Consultants in engineering projects for manufacturing excellence, Chesham
NEL technologies
Specialist in Flexible Heaters and Thermal Management Solutions, Newcastle
Nikwax
High performance outdoor wear solutions, Wadhurst, East Sussex
Principle Cleaning
Commercial Cleaning of landmark properties, London
Sewell Group
Estates, Investment, construction, consultancy, data, and facilities, Hull
Solarsense
Solar panels and other renewable technologies, Clevedon
EO Business of the Year
Answer Digital
Digital consultancy, Leeds
Gripple
Manufacturer of wire tensioning, Sheffield
Ison Harrison
Solicitors, Leeds
Quintessa
Technical and strategic consultancy Warrington
Riverford Organics
Farming and food distribution, Devon
Shaw Healthcare
Care provider across the UK, Cardiff
Employee Owner of the Year
Tracey Calderwood
The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan
Harvey Hancock
Gripple
Jade Loftus
Matrix Booking
Ed Scott
Riverford Organics
Ann-Marie Conway
Seetec
Judging
The judging panel is made up of James de le Vingne, Chief Executive of the eoa, Martin Camp of awards sponsor Howden, and eoa Membership Council representatives Ruth Barker of Purcell and Antonio Wedral of This is Novos.
James said: “The calibre of applications show the remarkable accomplishments of employee owned businesses at various stages of EO from regions and industries across the UK.
“These proudly employee owned businesses are leading the way in developing Great EO practices, delivering increased employee wellbeing and business performance, and contributing to People Powered Growth in the UK.”
Martin said: "We're delighted to support the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2024, celebrating the Great EO results delivered by employee owners and businesses that fully leverage their EO approach, roles, and actions.
"These submissions bring to life how individuals and businesses are delivering and evolving employee ownership to support better livelihood outcomes for employees, as well as more innovation and growth."
Revealing the Winners
Winners will be revealed at a gala dinner celebration on Tuesday November 26 at the Telford International Centre as part of the eoa Annual Conference.
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