On the 7th of July 2004, Charles Clarke, the Education Secretary, formally awarded Champion status to 16 organisations that have been outstanding in promoting the values and principles of Investors in People and who have led by example in the way they manage and develop people.

On the 26th of October 2005, Phil Hope MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills, awarded 8 new exemplar organisations with the Champion status.

On the 21st November 2006, a further 9 innovative organisations were made Champions of Investors in People at the Shakespeare underglobe with the Shakesperian actor Brian Blessed handing out the awards.

On 29th November 2007, 9 new organisations were awarded Champion status at the Roof Gardens in Kensington. 10 of the 2004 Champions were also presented with awards on the night for renewing their status as Champions.

These Champions have been exemplary in their use of the Investors in People Standard and are encouraged to offer their support and guidance by sharing their ideas and success stories to organisations throughout the United Kingdom. If you would like to learn more about a specific Champion, you will find case studies on this site outlining how Investors in People has helped them excel.

The Champions work with Investors in People UK to share their expertise with other employers through a series of best practice sharing activities designed to promote effective alignment of people development with business goals. The activities will include presentations, mentoring and site visits. You can learn more about Champion best practice activities by clicking here.

If you are a recognised Investor in People organisation and are interested in becoming a Champion, you can learn more about the benefits and the selection process by clicking here.