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Sarah Mitchell
Operations Manager
9.7
Northfield Logistics
“She never asks the team to do something she wouldn't do herself.”
Finalist #02
The 2026 results are in
Great bosses deserve to berecognised.
Celebrating the managers who make work better: the people who listen, lead fairly, recognise effort and genuinely look after their teams.
184 nominations 12 finalists 1 winner
2026 Winner
Overall winner · Best Boss 2026
Wayne Herbert
Transport Supervisor · Mawdsleys
“A genuinely down-to-earth leader and one of the hardest-working people on the team. Always approachable, always supportive, and consistently willing to go above and beyond to help others.”
Down-to-earth and approachable
Supports the team
Hard-working
Goes above and beyond
9.9/10
Final score
Highest-rated finalist
People's Choice Winner
People's Choice Winner
Winner profile
Why Wayne won
His nomination highlighted everyday leadership: supporting the team, working hard and staying approachable no matter the pressure.
The shortlist
2026 finalists
Sample nominations are shown below for the demo and can be replaced, edited or removed before publication.
DC
David Chen
Regional Director
9.5
Clearway Services
“Calm under pressure, fair with everyone, and always gives the team credit.”
Finalist #03
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Amelia Brooks
Customer Team Lead
9.4
Brightline Group
“The kind of manager who notices the work people do when nobody else does.”
Finalist #04
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Marcus Reid
Depot Manager
9.2
Westgate Distribution
“He listens first, sorts problems quickly and always backs his people.”
Finalist #05
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Priya Shah
Head of Service
9.1
Oakstone Care
“A genuinely supportive leader who makes a demanding job feel manageable.”
Finalist #06
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James Walker
Workshop Manager
8.9
Central Engineering
“Straight-talking, dependable and always willing to help the team improve.”
Finalist #07
What makes a Best Boss?
Leadership people actually remember.
This isn't about job titles or corporate slogans. The strongest nominations are about everyday leadership: fairness, support, trust, recognition and making people feel valued.
People first
Makes time for the team and genuinely cares about the people doing the work.
Recognition
Notices effort, gives credit properly and celebrates good work.
Fair leadership
Consistent, approachable and treats everybody with the same respect.
Sets the standard
Leads from the front and earns respect through actions, not just a title.
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