SME News is excited to announce that our popular Managing Director of the Year Awards are returning in 2024! After being introduced to our awards portfolio in 2022, this programme has gone from strength to strength and is now entering its third consecutive year!
Here at SME News, we are dedicated to acknowledging the ongoing work of Managing Directors across the UK, as the role is a challenging one that requires high levels of responsibility and business acumen. Top Managing Directors are expected to be proficient leaders who are adept at guiding their company towards growth, profit, and industry recognition.
While the specific duties of today’s Managing Directors can be extremely varied depending on sector and organisation size, some important attributes that make for a successful MD include strong leadership, problem-solving, effective communication, people management skills, and a thorough understanding of business strategy and finance. Through overseeing day-to-day operations, preparing future business plans and growth strategies, and developing professional relationships with staff, customers, and commercial partners, the Managing Director is an influential figure that is often the public face of their company’s mission and values.
As company cultures and workplace behaviours have evolved in recent years, the role of the modern Managing Director has also undergone changes. In today’s business world, many teams are now working remotely which has necessitated a need for alternative methods of collaboration and communication. In addition to this, Millennials now make up almost three-quarters of the UK workforce, which has created a demand for different leadership styles that are more suited to this generation and their career expectations. Now more than ever, to be a good business leader possessing traits such as empathy, open communication, and professional encouragement are paramount.
SME News understands that the job of a Managing Director can be extremely demanding and comes with a diverse range of responsibilities. This is why we are committed to rewarding these hard-working business leaders each year through the Managing Director of the Year Awards. Our team of researchers and judges will be diligent in selecting only the highest calibre MDs for inclusion in the programme.
Each winner in the Managing Director of the Year Awards 2024 is entitled to receive a celebratory marketing toolkit that includes a listing in our online directory, completely free-of-charge. For those looking to capitalise on the award, SME News also curates a range of bespoke commercial packages designed with a variety of budgets and coverage requirements in mind. There are many benefits to taking advantage of our packages, as being named among an elite group of Managing Directors working in the UK can solidify the recipient’s reputation as a trailblazer in their field and set them apart from their competition. Taking part not only provides individual benefits but can also be a fantastic way for the companies our winning MDs represent to attract new clients and gain invaluable exposure.
To submit a nomination for yourself, or a deserving Managing Director you know, simply click ‘Vote Now’ and complete the form provided. The team at SME News look forward to announcing the winners of the Managing Director of the Year Awards 2024 soon!