SCOTTISH Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president Callum Mackintosh has won the Outstanding Leadership Award at the Trade Association Forum Awards.
In March 2021, Callum became the youngest ever president of the SPOA and set out to modernise the organisation and raise its profile externally.
Since then, the SPOA has benefited from an ‘increased and diversified’ membership. Under Callum’s leadership, the association has supported diversity initiatives and encouraged young people into the industry.
The Trade Association Forum Awards are supported by the department of business and trade, and recognise excellence, innovation and best practice amongst UK trade bodies.
Callum said, “I am humbled to receive this award from the Trade Association Forum. It is a privilege to be president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and as president I have sought to challenge the issues that matter to our members. This award is recognition that the SPOA is now on a national platform, ensuring that the voice of our industry is heard.”
Emily Wallace, chief executive of the Trade Association Forum and chair of this year’s judging panel, added, “Callum is the youngest ever president of the SPOA, and in the last two years has transformed the association, through inspiring leadership and relentless hard work.”
