Finalists 2026
Employee of the Year
Sponsored by Aspen
Alison Gildea - Grey Matters Active Ageing
Alison Gildea is the Founder and Manager of Grey Matters Active Ageing where she is redefining what it means to grow older. Her work tackles loneliness and isolation for people aged 60 plus by creating opportunities that challenge outdated stereotypes and unlock confidence...
Keith Manson - Reach Lanarkshire Autism
Keith is an outstanding candidate for Employee of the Year, having made a significant impact at REACH Lanarkshire since joining last year. With a strong management background, he quickly developed expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder to better support members. He expanded the...
Sarah Peacock - Mark Williams Foundation
After founder Nicola Williams' husband Mark passed away, Sarah became the driving force behind turning grief into The Mark Williams Foundation. In under a year, and as the only employee, she has raised over £170,000, built robust governance, forged high-impact partnerships, and...
Scott Montgomery - The Killie Community
Scott journey from participant to Hub Operations Lead is an extraordinary example of how compassion and selflessness can transform one life into a catalyst for changing many more. After losing his son, Scott found purpose through The Killie Community and now leads programmes...
