The 'Trustee of the Year' award recognises an exceptional trustee within an employee owned business who has made a demonstrable and positive impact through their role.

Open to Employee Trustees, Independent Trustees, Founder / Vendor Trustees, and Management Trustees, 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.

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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1. Name of the nominated trustee (Required.)

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2. Name of the employee owned business (Required.)

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3. Your name as nominee (Required.)

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4. Your job title (Required.)

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5. Your email address (Required.)

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6. About the nominated trustee – including their trustee role, length of service, and key responsibilities (max. 250 words) (Required.)

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7. Describe the governance structure within the business and how the trustee role operates within it (max. 250 words) (Required.)

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8. How has the nominee demonstrated excellence in their role as a trustee?
Please include examples of how they’ve upheld EO principles, contributed to governance, and acted in the best interests of employee owners (max. 350 words) (Required.)

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9. Explain how the nominee has supported / championed employee voice, representation, and engagement within the business (max. 350 words) (Required.)

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10. Describe any situations where the nominee has constructively challenged, influenced, or supported decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for the business or employee owners (max. 350 words)

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11. What impact has the nominee had through their trustee role?
This may include improvements to governance effectiveness, trust and transparency, employee confidence in EO, culture, or business performance (max. 400 words)

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12. I will share any supporting documentation, quotes, or evidence with marketing@employeeownership.co.uk.

Please include your name, award category, and any file details within the body of your email.

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