We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Future Vision Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals and teams driving innovation, collaboration, and transformation across the shared services community.
From bold ideas to meaningful impact, our shortlisted members exemplify the spirit of progress and purpose that defines SSF UK.
COMMUNITY AWARD
- BAE, Every Minute Counts Team
- Jacqui Marsden, Network Plus
- Adam Smolarz, BDO UK
- HR Operations Team, Virgin Media O2
- Kier Group FSSC HUB Team
- Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Digital Live Services, Tech Hub Team
LEADERSHIP AWARD
- Lisa Mullan, BSO
- Nigel Britton, BDO UK
- Angela Everett, Virgin Media O2
- Valerie Moglia, HSS ProService
- Jodie McBrearty, Cadent Gas
- Lisa Choudhury, Inizio
EVOLUTION AWARD
- Adam Crookes-Bowers, The Guinness Partnership
- Coop Group
- Steven Booth, HSS ProService
- AI Reference Automation Project Team, Mitie
- Tom Lucas, Freshfields
- The Shared Services for Government Team, Cabinet Office
INNOVATE REGENERATE AWARD
- Paul Bartlett, BAE Systems
- Mike Morris, Rhenus Logistics
- The Business MI Function, Amey Group Shared Services
- Climate Action Partnership Team, NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership
- Medical Protection Society
- Luke Hill, Mitie
WELLBEING IMPACT AWARD
- Carolyn Isles, NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership
- Bupa UK
- Gareth Pearson, Cadent Gas
- Absence Project Team, Mitie
- Helen Pattinson, Ministry of Defence
- Lynne Fish, BAE Systems
SHARED SERVICE CENTRE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- BDO UK
- People's Support Team, Mitie
- Payroll, Pensions and Expenses, NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership
- Liberty Blume Shared Service Centre
- CBS Recovery Team, Coop Group
- People Services Team, Royal London
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Breedon Group
- Shared Services Connected Ltd
- Coop Group
- The Guinness Partnership
- Amey Group Shared Services
- Infosys BPM
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD
- DS Smith Credit and Collection Team
- Kier Group FSSC
- Amey Group Shared Services
- RSA Accounts Receivable Centre of Excellence
- News UK
- Samworth Brothers Shared Services
PAYROLL TEAM OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR AWARD
- BSO
- Kaefer
- Infosys BPM
- Amey Group Shared Services
- Liberty Blume
- NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Specsavers, Finance Customer Service Team
- HSS ProService, Dispute Team
- Kier Group, FSSC Site Support Inititative Team
- Amey, Group Shared Services
- Liberty Blume Shared Services
- DBS, LGBT Recognition Scheme, Ministry of Defence
MOST INSPIRING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- John Maguire, Ministry of Defence
- Sharon John, Marks & Spencer
- Kimberley Gee, RSA
- Kevin Price, SPX Flow
- Dawid Kucko, Hallmark Cards
- Ben Moore, Cadent Gas
A huge good luck to all our shortlisted members - your innovation, impact, and dedication to community and excellence truly inspire us.
We can’t wait to celebrate your achievements and announce the winners on the evening of 11th November at the stunning Chester Cathedral. 🌟
