CMI Awards of Excellence
Celebrating volunteering excellence amongst the CMI community
The Chartered Manager of the Year Award is an accolade that celebrates excellence in professional development. It recognises individuals who have made significant progress in their careers and consistently demonstrate a dedication to improving their skills and abilities.
In 2023/24 CMI research has shown the positive difference that great management and leadership makes – to organisations, teams and the world around them. This award recognises the individuals who embody those skills.
Celebrate success
Showcase and celebrate your achievements and the positive impact you are making.
Honour your hard work
The CMI Awards provide an opportunity to reflect on your hard work and CPD as a Chartered Manager.
Gain prestigious recognition
Join a prestigious group of professionals and receive recognition from a highly respected judging panel.
Boost your career
Receiving a globally recognised award will set you apart from your peers and open up new opportunities for career growth.
How to apply
To apply for the Chartered Manager of the Year Award, all you have to do is fill out the nomination form. You can nominate yourself or someone else who you feel deserves recognition for their exceptional management and leadership skills and a commitment to personal and professional development.
Criteria
We’re looking for role models for exceptional management and leadership. Candidates will need to evidence their positive impact in a number of key areas, as well as a commitment to personal and professional development.
It is humbling - as a school leader it validates the hard work we all do, the dedication we have to those we serve and lead, and the organisations that we are so passionate about. It is a privilege to lead and manage and being shortlisted for doing something you love is incredible!
Dr Victoria Carr CMgr MCMI
Headteacher, Woodlands Primary School
2023 Shortlisted Chartered Manager of the Year
As a management professional driven by the ambition to effect positive change within the community through innovation, being shortlisted for this prestigious award instills in me a profound sense of confidence, affirming that I am making significant strides along the right path. Personally, this recognition serves as a testament to the excellence of my managerial skills, my noteworthy achievements, and my substantial contributions to the fields of leadership and management.
Harish Kathiresan CMgr FCMI
Innovation Strategy Manager, United Utilities
2023 Shortlisted Chartered Manager of the Year
I'm delighted to receive recognition from the Chartered Management Institute, and it's truly an honour to be shortlisted for this award. This presents a wonderful chance for me to demonstrate my skills, and I'm thrilled to be acknowledged in this way.
Tom Olliver CMgr FCMI
Senior Mobility Manager, Qiddiya
2023 Shortlisted Chartered Manager of the Year
I am incredibly pleased to be shortlisted for the 2023 awards and see this as recognition for the tremendous work and commitment that goes into a career in Leadership & Management. It is an honour to be considered amongst fellow leaders and managers that strive to continually learn, to be able to affectively lead, develop and support others.
Fiona Apio-Matanda CMgr FCMI
Head of Employment Programmes, Royal Borough of Greenwich
2023 Shortlisted Chartered Manager of the Year
To be shortlisted for the Chartered Manager of the Year brings me such joy, I smile inside and out every time I say those words. These awards connect our passion and positivity as leaders and managers with the hard work, commitment, quality and excellence it requires to gain that recognition and acknowledgement within our field of expertise.
Heather West CMgr MCMI
Corporate Manager, Ceredigion County Council
2023 Shortlisted Chartered Manager of the Year
I am extremely proud to have been shortlisted for this award. I try to lead by example in both my professional and private life, by consistently learning and improving myself. I thoroughly enjoy managing and being a leader that is aspirational in a diverse and challenging world. As managers, we spend a lot of time being proud of our staff, their achievements, and their professional milestones. To be shortlisted for this award makes all the challenges and dedication worth it.
Jennifer Baines CMgr MCMI
Head of South East and London Enforcement, Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority
2023 Chartered Manager of the Year Winner
I am humbled and honoured to be shortlisted for chartered manager of the year award 2023. Awards and accolades like this inspire people with passion to be better leaders in NHS. It is important to celebrate success in NHS, where we strive to improve quality and patient safety in a system which is under stress. Recognition of team and individual contributions motivate teams to work for better outcomes for their patients and ultimately for the communities they serve.
Godwin Simon MD FRCP MBA CMgr FCMI
Divisional Medical Director, Medway NHS Trust
2023 Chartered Manager of the Year Honourable Mention
The Awards process goes through multiple phases to determine our shortlist, longlist and winners. Each stage of the process is supported by our experienced judges who are selected for their expertise in their respective fields.
The CMI Awards receive entries from a diverse range of organisations and individuals across various sectors and fields. To ensure that our judges are able to reflect this diversity, we carefully select individuals who are experts in their respective fields and have a wealth of experience.
Timeline
Nominations open
12th April 2024
Nominations close
5th July 2024
Shortlist announced
19th August 2024
Winner announced
Autumn 2024