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Reasons to apply for the Chartered Manager of the Year Award

Friday 20 January 2023
Here are five reasons why you should enter the Chartered Manager of the Year Award
Cindy Rampersaud and Ann Francke OBE presenting the Chartered Manager of the Year award to Sarah Gardner

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2023 Chartered Manager of the Year Award. This prestigious award offers a unique opportunity for talented managers and leaders to gain professional recognition for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of management.

Have you got an award-winning story to tell? Here are five reasons why you should consider entering the Chartered Manager of the Year award:

 

1. Professional recognition

The CMI Chartered Manager of the Year award is judged by leading management professionals, giving you the opportunity to have your hard work examined by industry experts and influencers. Winning this award can provide a significant boost to your professional reputation and highlight the importance of being a Chartered Manager.

2. Team celebration

If you are shortlisted for the award, it's not just you who will benefit. Your team will also receive recognition for their contributions to your success. Previous winners have noted that the award provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate their team's innovation and adaptability.

Winning the award is a dream come true and great for those who have supported me and encouraged me along the way. It shines a light on all the great work that not just me but those around me have been involved in.

Sarah Gardner CMgr FCMI, CMI’s Chartered Manager of the Year 2022

3. Management and leadership benchmarking

The award enables you to benchmark yourself against other managers and prove what sets you apart as a Chartered Manager. Use our dedicated how-to guide to craft a compelling award submission and showcase your achievements to the judging panel.

4. Inspiration

By sharing your success with others, you can inspire other managers to strive for excellence in their own practice. The 2023 Chartered Manager of the Year award is a brilliant platform for you to showcase your achievements and encourage others to aim for the same level of excellence.

Awards like these really help to drive people with a passion to be better managers and leaders. They can be real positive motivators for those, like myself, who want to thrive and get their hard work acknowledged.

Simon Cyhanko CMgr MCMI, CMI’s Chartered Manager of the Year 2021

5. Career advancement

Winning the Chartered Manager of the Year award can provide a significant boost to your career. It's an accolade that will stand out on your CV and can help you to progress to the next level.

To win this prestigious award left me speechless! For my achievements to be recognised by the Chartered Management Institute via this award re-confirms the effort was absolutely worth it and the outcomes are a testament to the power of enabling others.

Manisha Mistry CMgr, CMI’s Chartered Manager of the Year 2020

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