Young Leader of the Year 2023

The award highlights the remarkable talents of the next generation of Facilities Management Leaders. We believe it’s important to show the significant impact those have made early on in their careers (generally under the age of 35). It recognises and identifies future leaders within the FM industry. Providing young leaders with a platform and voice to share their journey. The award showcases their innovative and fresh thinking, driving progress and fostering sustainable growth within the industry.
The process for the prestigious PFM Award is managed in partnership with the Emerging Workplace Leaders and is Sponsored by Boden Group.
Why should you enter the YLOTY Award 2023?
The award can be a transformative experience for both the winner and finalists. Providing not only recognition but also opportunities to contribute to the industry’s advancement and making a lasting impact.
Here are some of the ways the award can help your future career:
- One of the Only FM Sector Awards to Specifically Recognise Young Leaders
- Recognition & Identification of the FM Industry’s Future Leaders
- Giving Emerging Talent a Platform and Voice
- Showcasing Up and Coming Innovations and Fresh Thinking.
- It holds significant importance as it is part of the prestigious PFM Awards, signifying excellence and setting a high standard for the Facilities Management (FM) industry.
How do I enter?
Download and complete the entry form PFM Awards website – and send this, along with a copy of your submission to emergingworkplaceleaders@outlook.com
- Prepare your entry (500-1500 words max)
- Include in your entry a brief explanation of your facilities management career journey so far/Key achievements you are most proud of/Your future career goals in FM.
- Supplementary information may also be submitted in the form of graphs or tables etc, but this should be strictly limited. There are no extra points for volume.
- Include 3 good quality photographs with your entry (digital high-resolution JPEG files).
- Submit by 12noon, 7th August 2023
If you have any questions, please e-mail: emergingworkplaceleaders@outlook.com
Key dates:
– 7th August 2023 – Entry deadline submission
– September 2023 – Presentation Interviews
– October 2023 – Finalist Event
– November 2023 – PFM Awards Night
To apply online, complete the form below. Please only complete this form should you wish to apply online, without attaching any supporting information or documentation; otherwise, follow the process outlined above.
Previous Award Winners

2022 – Tom Martin, Sodexo
2021 – Edward Wick – Penguin FM
2020 – Mohammad Hassan – Mitie
2019 – Roshan Deshmanya – CBRE
2018 – Kristian Trend – Sodexo (Watch Winners Interview here!)
2017 – Candy Hollingum – ISS
2016 – Tom Corner – Mitie
2015 – James Bradley – Mitie
2014 – Alex Murphy – ISS
2013 – Reyana Searle – NG Bailey
2012 – Antony Law – Mitie
2011 – George Weekes – Balfour Beatty
2010 – Andrew Hulbert – Rollright










