CHIP Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the CHIP Awards 2026, celebrating the individuals and organisations making a real difference across the housing and construction sectors. The awards recognise outstanding achievement, commitment to social value, career development, mentorship and positive impact within our communities.
CHIP’s trustees have now reviewed all of the excellent applications received for CHIP’s five awards. They commended the excellent outcomes being achieved by all applicants, for all awards.
After much deliberation they have arrived at an agreed shortlist for each award. For those that didn’t make the shortlist, thank you for applying and please keep up the great work you are doing.
The Ian Winslet Award – Mentor of the YearSponsored by ARK Consultancy
The shortlisted candidates for The Ian Winslet Award have demonstrated exceptional leadership, empathy and dedication in supporting the growth and development of others. Through guidance, encouragement and practical support, each nominee has made a lasting impact on learners, colleagues and teams within their organisations.
- Madi Sharma (LJM Solutions Ltd)- Shannon Walker (Crawford & Co Surveyors Ltd)- Ryan Donegani (Housing Plus Group)
The Maggie Punyer Award – High Achiever of the YearSponsored by CHIC
The shortlisted nominees for The Maggie Punyer Award have shown outstanding commitment to creating positive social value through their work. Their achievements have gone beyond individual success, delivering meaningful outcomes for communities, colleagues and the wider sector while embodying the values of social responsibility and positive change.
- Ashley Crawford (Crawford & Co Surveyors)
- Lee Lindley (LJM Solutions)
Career Development Excellence AwardSponsored by Severnside Security
The nominees shortlisted for the Career Development Excellence Award have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their professional growth and career progression. Through hard work, determination and a commitment to exceeding expectations, they have already made a significant contribution within their workplaces and chosen industries.
- Eve Hunt (LJM Solutions Ltd)
- Dan Parry (Housing Plus Group)
- Nathan Goodfellow (Housing Plus Group)
Social Value Employer of the YearSponsored by Synergize
The organisations shortlisted for Social Value Employer of the Year have demonstrated a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, inclusivity and delivering meaningful social impact. Through community engagement, support initiatives and investment in people, these employers continue to create positive opportunities both within and beyond the workplace.
- Dodd Group
- LJM Solutions
- Chas Berger
Positive Impact AwardSponsored by Geberit
The shortlisted nominees for the Positive Impact Award have delivered initiatives and projects that have created measurable benefits for local communities and individuals. Their dedication, investment and collaborative efforts have helped improve wellbeing, provide opportunities and drive lasting positive change.
- Re:gen
- Chas Berger
- United Infrastructure
Congratulations to all shortlisted nominees. The winners will be announced at the CHIP Dinner & Awards Event on 3rd June, where we will come together to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions being made across the sector.
There is still time to register your place and join us for an evening of celebration, networking and recognition across the industry.
For more information about the awards, visit https://www.chipcharity.org.uk/awards/
