This category recognises an outstanding individual who has made a significant contribution to workforce development over the past 12 months.
The nominee will demonstrate a strong commitment to developing people, supporting skills growth, and creating opportunities for learning and career progression. This may include mentoring, coaching, training, apprenticeship programmes, talent development initiatives, succession planning, or other activities that help individuals and teams reach their full potential.
Judges will be looking for evidence of leadership, innovation, and measurable impact on employee development, engagement, retention, or organisational performance.