Scotland Showed Up for the Armed Forces Community at the Scottish Forces in Business Awards 2026
Created on 29 Jan 2026
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Updated on 20 Feb 2026
The Scottish Forces in Business Awards 2026 returned (January 28) for the seventh year, and once again proved just how powerful the Armed Forces community is across Scotland’s business landscape. With more than 250 nominations and 11 outstanding winners, the room was full of people and organisations quietly (and not so quietly) making a massive difference.
Business, military and political leaders came together to honour individuals and organisations demonstrating the very best of military values in business. Each finalist represents what’s possible when military skills are recognised, valued and given space to thrive.
2026 Award Winners
- Advocate of the Year
Winner: FDM Group
Presented by: Vikki Skene, Galliford Try - Business Leader of the Year
Winner: Craig Douglas, Waste Cloud
Presented by: Maj Gen (Ret) Nick Cavanagh CB, Director, Mott MacDonald - Employer of the Year
Winner: Babcock
Presented by: Heather McVeigh, Officers’ Association Scotland - Engineering Excellence Award
Winner: Pamela McNeill, Galliford Try
Presented by: Nicola Connelly, SP Energy Networks - Inspiration of the Year
Winner: Jaime Garner, Hero Paws SCIO
Presented by: Ryan MacDonald, SSAFA - Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Norman Yarwood, FDM Group
Presented by: Fiona Forrest-Anderson, Edinburgh Napier University - Military Values in Business Award
Winner: Dan Greenwood, Mott MacDonald
Presented by: Geoff Searle, BAE Systems - New Service Leaver of the Year
Winner: Steven Bell, SP Energy Networks
Presented by: Stephen Hunt, AECOM - Reservist of the Year
Winner: Rhidian Jones, Virgin Money
Presented by: Hatty Jackson, SaluteMyJob - Rising Star of the Year
Winner: Lorraine Douthwaite, The Clarus Networks Group
Presented by: Andrew Jackson, SaluteMyJob - Role Model of the Year
Winner: Carl Graham, GE Aerospace
Presented by: Gerry McGregor, Veterans Tribe Scotland
Hatty said:
“The Scottish Forces in Business Awards are a powerful reminder of the value that veterans, reservists and service leavers bring to the workplace. The quality of this year’s nominees and winners was exceptional, and it was a privilege for Troopr to help recognise individuals and organisations who are truly setting the standard.”
“From innovative employers to inspiring individuals, every winner demonstrates how military skills and values translate into business success. We’re proud to support and celebrate those leading the way in building Forces-friendly workplaces across Scotland.”
Huge congratulations to every winner, finalist and nominee. Scotland’s Armed Forces community is thriving, and nights like this prove just how much stronger business is because of it.
Search and filter organisations on Troopr to discover more Forces-friendly organisations making a difference across the UK Armed Forces community.
You can also view more photos from the night in the Scottish Forces in Business Awards gallery. We’re already looking forward to next year’s awards.