Previous Winners


Businesses with more than 250 employees
sponsored by Wales Management Council
Roger Evans
Plant Director, Schaeffler (UK) Ltd
“Above all leaders must have a strong will and passion to succeed but also have humility to understand.”

Businesses with fewer than 250 employees
sponsored by Business in Focus
Allan Meek  
Managing Director, Smoke Control Services Ltd
“The leader sets the tone of the organisation or team so it is vital for leaders to live by the organisations values at all times and to lead by example.”

Voluntary and not for profit organisations with an annual income of less than £250,000
sponsored by Legal and General
Tom Price 
Chairman, Landsker Community Credit Union Ltd
“A good leader should have enthusiasm, commitment, drive and initiative, with the ability to accept responsibility and make decisions, all times leading by example.”

Voluntary and not for profit organisations with an annual income of more than £250,000
sponsored by The LWA consortium.
Mutale Nyoni 
Chief Executive Officer, BAWSO Ltd
“It is essential that all staff members feel a sense of belonging, ownership and feel valued”		  

Public Sector Awards Category
sponsored by TSW
Allison Williams 
 Chief Executive Officer, Ceredigion NHS Trust
“A good leader values everyone’s contribution, is prepared to take calculated risks and focuses on doing the right thing even if it denies personal success.”

Team Leader Category Awards
sponsored by INA Bearings
Elin Cullen 
 Head of Facilities Management, Carmarthenshire County Council Education and Children's Services Department
“A good leader needs strong vision and commitment and excellent management skills.”