Meet the Impact Awards 2025 judges

We are delighted to introduce the esteemed judging panel for the Impact Awards 2025.

Now in its fourth year, the Impact Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of Made in Britain members, celebrating the people, products, and initiatives that drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence across UK manufacturing.

This year’s judges bring together a wealth of experience from across the industry, media, trade, and sustainability sectors. Their insight and expertise have been instrumental in selecting our shortlist and identifying the most impactful stories of British manufacturing success.

	HERITAGE MANUFACTURER Sponsored by Petrel Susan Stewart Sales Manager Cottam Brush
	INNOVATION OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Yovoy Professor Chris Harrop OBE ESG Strategy Director Marshalls plc
	HEROES OF BRITISH EXPORT Sponsored by Thundercat Industries George Andronikos Head of Made Smarter Innovation Policy; Batteries, Finance and Innovative Technologies Department for Business & Trade
	MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Fresh Nous Joe Bush Editor The Manufacturer
	SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by WCM+A Ltd Camilla Hadcock & Judging Committee
	SOCIAL IMPACT Benafsha Delgado Head of Social Sustainability Programme UN Global Compact Network UK
	INSPIRING LEADER OF THE YEAR Tamsin Lishman CEO Kensa
	EXCELLENCE IN PROCUREMENT  Camilla Hadcock & Judging Committee

Many of our judges will also join us on Wednesday, 5 November, to announce the winners live during the awards ceremony — an event dedicated to recognising the remarkable contribution our members make to the UK’s manufacturing landscape.

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