Two Vistry employees have been named as finalists at this year’s British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. Established in 2017, this year’s awards programme attracted more than 1,100 nominations.
Andy Pearce, regional build director has been named a finalist for Team Leader of the Year and David Duncan, environmental advisor, for Inspiration of the Year.
The Team Leader of the Year award is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding team leadership in the last 18 months. Someone who has contributed to the success of their team and their own individual achievements.
Throughout his career at Vistry, Andy has progressed from a site labourer to become regional build director for Vistry East Midlands after spending six years in the Army serving with the Royal Engineers from the age of 16 years old. He has since supported other ex-service personnel as they transition to civilian life. He also has three ex-service personnel within his team at Vistry.
The Inspiration of the Year award is given to a service leader who has overcome adversity, either during their military service, their transition to civilian life or since they started a new career. It could also be someone who has inspired others through exceptional behaviour.
David, works as part of the Health and Safety team at Vistry and his role involves providing support and upskilling the site teams with the management of safety, health and environment during the construction of projects. He spent six years in the Army, joining as a junior entrant from the age of 16 years old initially as a rifleman and then trained as an Assault Pioneer before passing the selection for Brigade Reconnaissance Force.
These prestigious awards, shine a light on the valued contribution of veterans in the workplace, along with the employers who welcome them and aims to identify the role models who can inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
We wish Andy, David both employees, and all the finalists, the best of luck and look forward to hearing the winners being announced in June.