The Women in Nuclear UK 2026 awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding individuals, teams and organisations driving positive change across the UK’s nuclear sector.
The 2026 awards celebrate excellence, leadership and impact, recognising those who have gone above and beyond to champion inclusion, innovation and collaboration within their organisations and across the wider industry. With a record number of nominations received this year, the judging panel was inspired by the exceptional quality, diversity and dedication demonstrated across all award categories.
Congratulations to all the 2026 finalists – your contributions are helping to build a stronger, more inclusive future for nuclear.
Ally of the Year
Winner: Blair McGeachin, NRS Dounreay
Shortlist:
- James Dryden, Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities Ltd
- Joe Robinson, Cyclife UK
- Nial Greeves, Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Champion of the Year
Winner: Daisy Carter, Amentum
Highly Commended:
- Carly Muldoon, Cyclife UK
- Nadia Kanyike, Amentum UK & International
Shortlist:
- Natalie Desty, STEM Returners
- Vicki Dingwall, Great British Energy – Nuclear
Charter Signatory of the Year
Winner: Cavendish Nuclear Gender Balance Network
Highly Commended: Morgan Sindall Infrastructure – Nuclear
Shortlist:
- EY
- Mott MacDonald
Mission Possible
Winner: Padmaja Das, Rolls-Royce SMR
Highly Commended:
- Alisha Rodwell, Kier Infrastructure – Nuclear & Energy
- Nadia Kanyike, Amentum UK & International
- Amentum Women’s Network Grief Initiative
Regional Innovation
Winner: Women in Nuclear London & South East 2025 Committee
Shortlist:
- Behaviour and Culture Facilitators, AtkinsRéalis Nuclear EMEA
- Molly Baxter, Amentum
Technical Excellence
Individual winner: Alison Weightman, Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd
Team winner: Low Activity Waste Team, Cyclife UK
Highly Commended: Charlotte Watt, Rolls-Royce SMR
Shortlist: Izzy Cunningham, Orano
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