Stagecoach celebrates record 25 finalist nominations in prestigious national bus awards
- Stagecoach has secured an impressive 25 finalist nominations across 14 categories, demonstrating excellence across all areas of its business
- Nominations span top drivers, innovative environmental projects, outstanding depots, and dedicated managers from across the UK
Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, is delighted to announce it has achieved a record 25 finalist nominations across 14 categories in this year’s National Bus Awards. This outstanding achievement recognises the company’s commitment to excellence, innovation, customer service, and community engagement across its operations.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on Tuesday 25 November.
Stagecoach’s wide-ranging nominations showcase success from across the UK, spanning individuals, depots, initiatives, and partnerships.
Claire Miles, Chief Executive Officer at Stagecoach, said:
"These nominations are a fantastic testament to the dedication, hard work, and innovation of our teams across the country. From our top-class drivers and engineers to our pioneering environmental projects and excellent local depots, every single finalist demonstrates Stagecoach's commitment to delivering the best possible service for our customers and the communities we serve. We look forward to celebrating with all the nominees in London."
Stagecoach has been shortlisted as a finalist in the following categories:
Individual excellence
- Engineer of the Year: Steve Pither (Stagecoach South Wales)
- Luke Rees-Pulley Award for Top London Bus Driver: Catherine Mulumba (Stagecoach London) and Shaniya Pinnock-Johnson (Stagecoach London)
- Manager of the Year: Chris Kelk (Stagecoach East Midlands) and Jack Wright (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- Top National Bus Driver: The Chris Moyles Memorial Award: Andrew Bagshaw (Stagecoach Yorkshire), Iain Bonser (Stagecoach East Midlands), and Mike Foran (Stagecoach West)
- Unsung Hero: Tracey-Anne Hancox (Stagecoach East)
- Young Manager Of the Year: Khadija Janjua (Stagecoach London) and Henry Young (Stagecoach South Wales)
Depots and operators
- London Bus Garage of the Year: Kangley Bridge (Stagecoach London)
- Top Contracted Operator: Stagecoach Manchester
- Top National Bus Depot: Aldershot (Stagecoach South), Dover (Stagecoach South East), Rawmarsh (Stagecoach Yorkshire), and Witney (Stagecoach West)
- Top Shire Operator: Stagecoach South Wales
Projects and partnerships
- Bus and the Community: Ask for Angel Street (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- Culture Change: Double decker diaries (Stagecoach East)
- Environmental Innovation: VEV-IQ (Stagecoach Yorkshire)
- Partnership for Excellence: The Peter Huntley Memorial Award: West Notts College Partnership (Stagecoach East Midlands, trentbarton, Notts County Council and West Notts College) and Hull Bus Alliance (Stagecoach East Midlands, Hull City Council and East Yorkshire Buses)
- Recruitment and Retention: Stagecoach South and Stagecoach West