Annual Conference and Exhibition Souvenir Supplement 2018

My biggest influencer award 2018

Presented by: Melissa Goddard, SD Worx

Most of us have someone who has made a real difference to our professional career and the CIPP recognises these people through this award.

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Our winner spotted potential in a young team member early on and has spent time encouraging that person through training, coaching and giving advice. The team member was given opportunities and encouraged to take on wider projects to gain experience and knowledge.

The nominator stated: “They are an inspirational manager. In turn, I am now passing on my knowledge to my team members and encouraging them, in the same way, to learn more and change their thinking as a newly-appointed payroll manager. Together we are building one heck of a strong payroll team.”

Awarded to: Michelle Whitehead ACIPP, Adecco UK & Ireland

Highly commended: Kay Followell MCIPP, Sopra Steria Ltd

Shortlisted: Karen Thomson MSc ChFCIPP FHEA, Armstrong Watson LLP; Nadine Hill, BDO LLP; Lynn Curtis ACIPP, CHP; Lisa Kennery MCIPPdip, Pierce CA Ltd; Lisa Earnshaw, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Michelle Tracy, Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Software product of the year award 2018

Presented by: Jason Ormston, Cloudpay

The recipient of this award demonstrated that they are committed to delivering a simple, compliant web-based system. Employees are provided with an app to provide access to payslips, P60s and other information, as well as a self-service portal which enables them to update and maintain their personal details. The judges were particularly impressed by the reporting suite and the fact that the provider saw a gap in the market and filled it with a specifically-tailored product.