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Awards & Recognition

Celebrating the people, service and initiatives that have earned UKATA recognition across business, workplace wellbeing and the wider industry.

Proud of our progress

Recognising commitment and achievement.

Over the years, UKATA and members of its team have been recognised by regional and national award programmes. These accolades reflect the dedication of our people and our ongoing commitment to excellent service, staff development, wellbeing and innovation.

Award-winning achievements

Our award wins

2021
Winner

Excellence in Customer Service

East Midlands Chamber Derbyshire Business Awards

Awarded on 12 November 2021, recognising UKATA’s dedication to customer care and consistently high service standards.

2017
Winner

Business Person of the Year

Derbyshire Times Business Awards

Craig Evans was named Business Person of the Year at the 2017 Derbyshire Times Business Awards.

Our recognition through the years

Awards timeline

Explore the awards, finalist places and commendations received by UKATA and its people, with the most recent first.

2026
FinalistEast Midlands Business Desk Awards

Employer of the Year

Recognised for UKATA’s commitment to creating a supportive workplace and investing in its people.

2023
FinalistFederation of Small Businesses Awards

Service Excellence Award

Recognition of UKATA’s approach to customer service and its commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

2022
FinalistEast Midlands Chamber Derbyshire Business Awards

Commitment to People Development

Recognising UKATA’s commitment to learning, development and employee wellbeing.

2021
WinnerEast Midlands Chamber Derbyshire Business Awards

Excellence in Customer Service

Awarded on 12 November 2021, recognising UKATA’s dedication to customer care and consistently high service standards.

2021
Highly CommendedMates in Mind Impact Awards

Senior Leadership Engagement Award

Craig Evans and Debbie Nixon were highly commended for their leadership in supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace.

2020
FinalistEast Midlands Chamber Derbyshire Business Awards

Commitment to People Development

Recognition of UKATA’s investment in staff development, a culture of learning and employee wellbeing.

2020
Highly CommendedMates in Mind Impact Awards

Individual Champion Award for SME Organisations

Craig Evans was highly commended for supporting individuals and helping to introduce positive workplace policies.

2019
FinalistDerbyshire Times Business Awards

Innovation Award

Recognition of innovation in products, processes or services and the positive impact of that innovation on the organisation.

2018
CommendedSafety & Health Excellence Awards

Campaign of the Year

UKATA was commended for its Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe campaign, delivered with members nationwide and in partnership with Jobcentre Plus.

2017
WinnerDerbyshire Times Business Awards

Business Person of the Year

Craig Evans was named Business Person of the Year at the 2017 Derbyshire Times Business Awards.

2017
Highly CommendedDerbyshire Times Business Awards

Small Business Award

UKATA was highly commended in the Small Business Award category.

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