The People Category of the 2025 Memcom Excellence Awards recognises those who go above and beyond, shaping the future of the membership, professional and not-for-profit sectors.
From inspiring new talent to established leaders, this year's shortlist reflects a community committed to excellence. We’re proud to shine a light on their achievements.
A sincere thank you to our panel of judges, whose time and expertise ensured a rigorous and thoughtful review process.
Below is a breakdown of the shortlisted entries in the People Category.
The Future Leader
Recognising emerging professionals making waves early in their leadership journey.
- Kayleigh Tobbell - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- Sally Eley - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- Oli Howard - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- Robin Saaristo - Royal Aeronautical Society
Team of the Year
Celebrating collective achievement and high-performing collaboration across teams.
- Association for Project Management - CRM Project Team
- Association of Business Mentors - Whole Team
- Building Engineering Services Association - Marketing Team
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine - Communications Team
- Fire Industry Association - Smart AI Team - Entered by Smartimpact
- Royal Entomological Society - Staff Team
Best President or Chair
Honouring strategic guidance and sector leadership at board level.
- Sharon Harte - British Coatings Federation
- Karen McShane - Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation
- Dr Janet Barter - Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Dr. Kate Thornton - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
- Phil Roe - Logistics UK
The CEO Leadership Award
Recognising transformational leadership and outstanding contribution at the executive level.
- Professor Adam Boddison OBE - Association for Project Management
- Mike Ward - Association for Specialist Fire Protection
- Ruth Carter - Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
- Sarah Poulter - Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
- Jim Boyd - Equity Release Council
- Chris Bryce - Freelancer and Contractor Services Association
- David Wells OBE - Logistics UK
- Ben Beadle - National Residential Landlords Association
- Michelle Riddalls OBE - PAGB, The consumer healthcare association
- Sajeeda Merali - Professional Publishers Association
- Steve Ford - Royal College of Occupational Therapists
To everyone shortlisted; thank you for your passion, leadership and dedication. Your work uplifts the whole sector, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in September.
The Memcom Excellence Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday 25 September at the Royal Lancaster London.
Tickets are now available book early to celebrate with us in style.
