James de le Vingne, Chief Executive of the eoa, said: “The UK EO Awards are a chance to celebrate the businesses and individuals who are truly Owning It and showing what great employee ownership looks like in practice.
“This year’s winners have brought EO to life through culture, community, voice, initiative, and engagement, helping to unlock the very best of people power across the sector.
“Congratulations to every winner and shortlisted business and individual, and thank you to everyone who helped make the inaugural eoaLive! such a memorable celebration.”
Martin Camp, Executive Director at Howden, said: “Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for the impact they are making through employee ownership.
“The standard across the sector is exceptionally high, with so many inspiring EO stories extending well beyond the shortlist and making final judging decisions far from easy.
“It’s the people and the momentum behind employee ownership that continue to impress, with stories of leadership, innovation and shared purpose emerging from every corner of the sector.”