Best Boss - Past Winners

2006

Britain's Best Boss:

Bruce Draper, Geotechnical Instruments

Special Commendations also went to:

Lesley Cowley, CEO of Nominet for "encouraging a 'can do' attitude and supportive culture"

Alan Kirkham of Wakefield Council, for "promoting a work environment that is stimulating, outcome-focused, flexible and fun"

Karen Newton of Credit Suisse for "facilitating a range of working styles, to maximise opportunities for individuals in her workforce"

Rosie Pressland of Pocklington Montessori Schoolfor "being a great role model, who provides her staff with the opportunity to grow and develop"

2005

Britain's Best Boss:

Iwan Owen , Police Sergeant, North Wales, Western Division Professional Development Unit

Special Commendations also went to:

Janice Sheath of 5 Boroughs NHS Trust for exceptional leadership skills

Kevin O’Sullivan of O’Sullivan Cleary C.A for a positive team approach and ‘can do’ attitude

David Irvine of Odin Consulting Engineers for creating a lively and effective working environment

Lloyd Fletcher of the Institute of Physics Publishing for championing innovative family friendly policies

2004

Britain's Best Boss:

Ros Micklem, Principal of Cardonald College in Glasgow

Special Commendations also went to:

Jan Tinsley,Marketing Director, Practice Plan Ltd, Oswestry, Shrops - for Creating a Flexible and Effective Working Environment.

Karl Suchy, Regional Business Manager, Aventis Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Bristol - for Inspiring and Motivating his Team.

Keith Owen, Group Train Services Manager, First Great Western, Exeter - for his Proactive Approach to Promoting Work-life Balance.

Vivienne Hoskins, Director, Oxfordshire Children's Information Service - for Recognising Individual Needs for Flexibility.

2003

Britain's Best Boss:

Emma Brandon, Senior Charge Nurse, Norwich Mental Healthcare NHS Trust

Special Commendations also went to:

Della Garmory, Personnel Manager, Nationwide Building Society

Kevin Bennett, Director, the Ford Motor Company

Mark Harris, Employee Services Director, Lands End Direct Merchants Ltd

2002

Britain's Best Boss:

Ian Barnard
Head of Benefits, Cogent Investment Operations Ltd

Britain's Best Boss - Runner Up:

Madi Sharma,
Managing Director, Original Eastern Foods

Special Commendations also went to:

Karen Billany
Senior Charge Nurse, Orthopaedics Ward, Hull Royal Infirmary

Heather Foote
Senior Manager, West Bromwich Building Society

Sharon Macnamara
Advertising Manager, Jersey Evening Post

2001

Britain's Best Boss:

Kevin Coleman
Managing Director, Swift Construction GB

Special Commendation for Building Productivity through Flexibility:

Angela Wright
Managing Director, Crealy Adventure Park

Special Commendation for the Introduction of a Dynamic Programme to Improve Resources and Raise Staff Morale:

Julie Spencer-Cingoz
Chief Executive, BIBIC

Special Commendation for Innovative Management and Exceptional Leadership:

Karen Foard
Senior Manager, Technological Development,
Nationwide Building Society, Head Office

2000

Britain's Best Boss:

Lin Arigho
Managing Director, Aricot Vert Design

Special Commendation for Long Term Commitment to Work-Life Balance:

Arthur Allen
Managing Director, Listawood Ltd

Special Commendation for Innovative Management:

Cathy Callus
Training Manager, Happy Computers Ltd

Special Commendation for Best Managers of a Small Family Business:

Carol and Ian Weir
Directors, Ece Systems (Turnkey) Ltd