The 2025 Gold Awards in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme have been revealed, with thousands of additional employees now benefiting from Defence-friendly roles in the region.
Twelve organisations have been recognised for their excellence in the East Midlands, from tech firm Amanet to Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and Chesterfield-based HR services provider GI Group Holding.
In total, the ‘gold standard’ of support is now in place for in the region of 25,000 additional roles, bolstering support in key strategic sectors such as technology, healthcare and cyber.
The list of 2025 Gold Awards winners from the East Midlands is as follows:
- Amanet
- Derbyshire Constabulary
- GI Group Holding
- Kettering General Hospital
- KwikTip
- Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
- North Northamptonshire Council
- Northampton General Hospital
- On Hand Training & Security
- PointWire
- Vision West Nottinghamshire College
In total, more than 200 employers – from FTSE 100 companies and emergency services, to local councils and high street names – have been awarded the Gold Award this year for their exceptional support to the Armed Forces community.
Fred Hopkins, head of engagement at East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, said: “Congratulations to our 2025 cohort of Gold Award winners, they are truly exemplars in their fields.
“The Strategic Defence Review stated that a new mindset is needed across the country as we shift to a ‘whole of society’ approach to Defence, and these companies are leading the way with their support and advocacy.
“What is clear, however, is that these are mutually beneficial relationships. In return for their support, organisations can benefit from highly skilled, disciplined and resilient employees who come with specialist skills and good management and leadership qualities.”
