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CIWM is a Finalist in the British Training Awards 2025
CIWM has been named a Finalist in the British Training Awards 2025, for the 'Public Sector Initiative of the Year' category. This nomination formally recognises our strategic partnership with NHS England to develop and deliver a scalable national learning programme for waste managers across their trusts. The programme directly supports NHS England’s 2040 Net Zero Carbon goal and Clinical Waste Strategy, focusing on training waste managers to improve workforce capabilities and waste segregation, generating annual savings of £11 million for the NHS.
With a range of categories including ‘Training Initiative of the Year’, ‘Public Sector Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Leader of the Year’, the British Training Awards sets out to discover and celebrate the teams and individuals who are truly passionate about L&D’s role in building a thriving workforce.
This year, over 360 entries were received from organisations across the UK, and so competition to be named a Finalist proved to be fierce. Firms taking part range from start-up pioneers to public sector heroes, tech trailblazers, global titans and everything in between.
The British Training Awards 2025 Judges include:
Sally Baines, Director of Talent, Development and Learning at OVO | Paul Buckland-White, Senior Director of Global Learning and Development at Smith+Nephew | Alistair Cumming, Head of Learning and Development/Talent Management at Lidl GB | Angela Davies, Head of Learning and Development at AJ Bell | Shannon Drew, Head of Learning & Development at Nuffield Health | Olive Gardiner, Director of Learning & Development at Serco | Kate Large, Director of Learning & Development at Mitie | Sarah Maclot, Group Learning & Development Director | Keith McDougall, Global Director of Learning & Development at Bupa | Chris McLaughlin, Global Learning Experience Senior Manager at Booking.com | Jenny Morgan, Head of Talent & Learning at Starling Bank | Gemma Paterson, Head of Culture Innovation at Lloyds Banking Group | Prachi Prasad, Global Head of Leadership & Learning Development at dunnhumby | Jodie Pritchard, Director of Learning & Development at Barnardo's | Karen Suddards, Global Learning Manager at Bentley Motors | Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt, OD Consultant and Director at Metamorphosish | Liggy Webb, Author, Presenter and Consultant
Sarah Poulter, CEO at CIWM, says: “We are absolutely delighted to be a Finalist in the British Training Awards 2025. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to professional development, and we're especially proud to support the NHS in training and upskilling waste managers, directly contributing to the wider NHS Clinical Waste Strategy.”
We’ll find out if we’ve won at an awards ceremony in Covent Garden, London on the 8th July 2025.
Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible said: "We were humbled by the record number and quality of entries this year. L&D is the powerhouse behind an agile and resilient workforce, and we’re proud to recognise the talented teams and individuals who make this possible. Congratulations to all our Finalists."
For the full list of finalists, please visit British Training Awards 2025.
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About CIWM:
CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) is the leading professional body for the resource and waste management sector representing over 7,000 individuals in the UK, Ireland and overseas. Established in 1898 - and now in its 125th year - CIWM is a non-profit making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues.
More information can be found at www.ciwm.co.uk
Press contact:
Kacie Foskett
T: +44 (0) 1604 620426
E: kacie.foskett@ciwm.co.uk