Since its foundation, the IoD has promoted the highest standards of leadership in business and we have supported directors to build competitive, sustainable and innovative companies.
The IoD Director of the Year Awards recognises the great value that business leaders , decision makers and entrepreneurs can bring. Those that have raised the bar, created wealth and inspired the next generation of business leaders. Our UK final took place on 21 October at the Lancaster London Hotel. Congratulations to everyone that was nominated and to that won awards.
The winners
Overall Director of the Year Award
Brendan McGurgan, CDE Global Ltd, Managing Director - Northern Ireland
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dame Stephanie Shirley, Business woman and philanthropist
Leader in Mental Health Awareness Award
Louise Aston, Business in the Community, Wellbeing Director
Large Company Director of the Year
Romana Abdin, Simplyhealth, CEO - South
Non-executive Director of the Year
Mike Blackburn, Greater Manchester LEP, Chairman - North West
Mid-market Director of the Year
Keith Jackson, JRI Orthopaedics Limited, CEO - Yorkshire & North East
SME Company Director of the Year
Paul McElvaney, Learning Pool, CEO - Northern Ireland
Student Member of the Year Award
Jamie Rawsthorne, Unique Insights, CEO and Co-founder - University of the West of England
Young Director of the Year
Brendan McGurgan, CDE Global Ltd, Managing Director - Northern Ireland
International Director of the Year
Peter Digby, Xtrac Limited, Chairman - South
New Chartered Director of the Year
Paul Bennett CDir FIoD, b:ssec, Executive Chairman - South West
Family Business Director of the Year
Brian McErlain, Genesis Crafty, Managing Director - Northern Ireland
Leadership in Corporate Responsibility Director of the Year
Brady George, Almeda Facilities Ltd, Managing Director - South West
Not for Profit/Third Sector Director of the Year
Louise Macdonald OBE, Young Scot, Chief Executive - Scotland
Public Sector Director of the Year
Alastair Hamilton, Invest Northern Ireland, Chief Executive - Northern Ireland
Highly commended
Overall Director of the Year Award
Alastair Hamilton, Invest Northern Ireland, CEO - Northern Ireland
Large Company Director of the Year
Tim Jones, CH&Co Group, Chairman - South
Mid-market Director of the Year
Doug Bannister, Ports of Jersey Limited, Group CEO - Jersey
SME Company Director of the Year
Sara Speirs, Spectrum Services Solutions Ltd, Managing Director - Scotland
Student Member of the Year Award
Ross Testa, #IoDchallenge10, Brand Ambassador - Nottingham Trent University
Young Director of the Year
Marc Wileman, Sublime Science, Director - East Midlands
International Director of the Year
Gareth Loye, M&M Contractors, CEO - Northern Ireland
New Chartered Director of the Year
Allen Reid CDir FIoD, Henry Group (NI) Limited, Finance Director - Northern Ireland (2nd highest overall score)
Mark Fegan CDir FIoD, Bunzl, Financial Director - Northern Ireland (3rd highest overall score)
Winner - Family Business Director of the Year
Andrew Robinson, Arc Energy Resources Ltd, Managing Director - South West
Leadership in Corporate Responsibility Director of the Year
Carla Tully, AES UK & Ireland, President - Northern Ireland
Not for Profit/Third Sector Director of the Year
Lesley Harrison, Prison! Me! No Way!!! Jersey, Chairman - Jersey