Gold Medal Award
Nominations are now open
Nominate your inspiring leader for the CMI 2017 Gold Medal - the Institute's most prestigious accolade. Nominees will be exceptional UK business leaders at the pinnacle of their career in any sector; private, public or voluntary.
Nominees should excel in the following areas:
- Guiding strategic direction
- Developing organisational culture
- Practising 'human' skills
- Leading effective implementation
Who can win?
The Gold Medal has been awarded by the CMI for over 35 years and is open to all nominees whether CMI members or not.
2016 Winner
“The award of the 2016 Gold Medal is made to Sir Charlie Mayfield, Executive Chairman of John Lewis plc for his inspiring leadership which has driven up performance in the company, in conjunction with developing its brand, online strategy and of course its partnership model of engagement with staff.”
Previous Gold Medal Award winners include:
2015 Winner
Jimmy Wales
Wikipedia
2014 Winner
Paul Polman
Unilever
2013 Winner
Carolyn McCall
easyJet plc
2012 Winner
Sir John Armitt
Olympic Delivery Authority
2011 Winner
Dame Fiona Reynolds
National Trust
2010 Winner
Lord Tony Hall
Royal Opera House
What's in it for them?
The Winner will receive the Gold Medal in the Spring of 2018.
Furthermore, articles will be published in the CMI magazine Professional Manager, along with Press releases celebrating the award of the medal. An opportunity to speak at the Annual President's Lecture will also be available.
How do I nominate?
Please follow the link at the top right of the page to make your nomination (closing date 30 June 2017).
Please note: It is important that the nomination is made without the nominee being made aware. As the CMI receives many high quality nominations each year, please complete the form as fully as possible.
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