Recognise outstanding impact through employee ownership governance

A newly launched category for 2026, the 'Trustee of the Year' award recognises an exceptional trustee within an employee owned business who’s made a demonstrable and positive impact through their role.

This award celebrates individuals who’ve shown dedication, integrity, and effectiveness in representing employee interests, strengthening governance, and supporting the long-term success of the business. It’s open to:

• Employee Trustees
• Independent Trustees 
• Founder / Vendor Trustees
• Management Trustees

A worthy winner will evidence how they’ve contributed to meaningful decision-making, supported employee voice, upheld EO principles, and helped build trust, transparency, and accountability across the business.

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What Judges are Looking For

Judges will assess the nominee’s effectiveness in governance, representation, challenge and support, and their contribution to employee engagement, confidence in EO structures, and positive business outcomes.

Plus, clear, detailed evidence that demonstrates how the nominee has delivered impact through their trustee role.