Professional November 2025

ANNUAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

CIPP Bright Beginnings Award The CIPP Bright Beginnings Award is aimed at those who have joined the payroll, pensions and reward industry within the last two years, or who are currently completing an apprenticeship. This award recognises an individual who has made a significant impact and contribution to their organisation within the last 12 months. Winner: Ellah Oakley ACIPP, Trainee Payroll Administrator, Lucas White Payroll Services “I am beyond grateful for this award, I did not expect this at all. Thank you to everyone who believed in me, especially everyone at Lucas White Payroll Services, and our incredible boss who has supported me through everything.” Highly Commended: Lucy Davis ACIPP, Payroll and Pensions Manager, Cox & Co. Payroll Solutions Ltd

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CIPP Spotlight Award

The CIPP Spotlight Award is open to individuals working in payroll, pensions and / or reward at any level within the industry. This award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional professional achievements and made a significant impact in the past 12 months. Winner: Jessica Torres MCIPP, Senior Payroll Manager, BDO LLP “I’m thrilled to have received the Spotlight Award this year, which celebrates exceptional individuals in our industry. The competition is always fierce, with many talented payroll professionals consistently going above and beyond. Our industry is truly collaborative and friendly, where we elevate and support each other. I couldn’t have achieved this without the incredible support of the payroll team at BDO. Thank you for being part of this incredibly rewarding journey!”