07 July 2026 - Support Services Awards - And The Winners Are...
Last week in Leeds at SSG26, we were proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of this year's inaugural Support Services Awards winners, recognising the individuals and teams driving innovation, service excellence, and positive change across the sector.
🏆 Outstanding Support Professional Award
Congratulations to Alex Allen MBA CMgr FCMI from the University of Leeds, whose leadership, data-driven approach, and transformative Service Desk improvements have delivered measurable benefits for customers and colleagues alike. Read more in Alex's dedicated LinkedIn post.
🏆 Support Services Team of the Year Award
Congratulations to the Service Management Team at Manchester Metropolitan University for their remarkable five-year transformation programme, creating a customer-centred service management approach that now supports 85+ teams and 45,000 users. Read their full story in the dedicated post.
🏆 Support Services Rising Star Award
Congratulations to Erin Niven, whose journey from apprentice to Senior Technician showcases the power of continuous development, leadership potential, and supporting others to succeed. Discover more in Erin's dedicated post.
Congratulations to all our winners and finalists for an inspiring celebration of excellence at #SSG26. 🎉👏
