Finalists for WiN UK 2026 awards announced!

The finalists for the Women in Nuclear UK (WiNUK) awards 2026 have officially been announced, shining 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.

The shortlisted finalists represent the very best of the UK nuclear community – from emerging talent and technical excellence to inclusive leadership and organisational commitment. Their work reflects the sector’s continued progress and ambition to build a high-performing, future-focused and more inclusive industry.

The winners will be revealed at a prestigious awards ceremony on May 12, held as part of the WiN UK annual conference, bringing together professionals, leaders and allies from across the nuclear sector to celebrate achievement and share best practice.

The breadth of talent, passion and purpose shown by this year’s finalists is a powerful reminder of the impact individuals and organisations can have in shaping the future of our sector.”

Congratulations to all the 2026 finalists – your contributions are helping to build a stronger, more inclusive future for nuclear.

This year’s finalists are:

Ally of the Year:

• Blair McGeachin, NRS Dounreay
• James Dryden, Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities Ltd
• Joe Robinson, Cyclife UK
• Nial Greeves, Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Champion of the Year:

• Carly Muldoon, Cyclife UK
• Daisy Carter, Amentum
• Nadia Kanyike, Amentum UK & International
• Natalie Desty, STEM Returners
• Vicki Dingwall, Great British Energy – Nuclear

Charter Signatory of the Year:

• Cavendish Nuclear Gender Balance Network
• EY
• Morgan Sindall Infrastructure – Nuclear
• Mott MacDonald

Mission Possible:

• Alisha Rodwell, Kier Infrastructure – Nuclear & Energy
• Nadia Kanyike, Amentum UK & International
• Padmaja Das, Rolls-Royce SMR
• Samantha Hilton, Amentum

Regional Innovation:

• Behaviour and Culture Facilitators, AtkinsRéalis Nuclear EMEA
• Molly Baxter, Amentum
• Women in Nuclear London & South East 2025 committee

Technical Excellence:

• Alison Weightman, Rolls Royce Submarines Ltd (RRSL)
• Charlotte Watt, Rolls-Royce SMR
• Izzy Cunningham, Orano
• Low Activity Waste Team, Cyclife UK