Excellence Awards

The MRS Excellence Awards lunch took place on Friday 6 June at Smith & Wollensky in London. Over 100 guests enjoyed a fantastic afternoon celebrating our new fellows and outstanding personal contributions to the sector. 

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2025 Excellence Awards Winners

MRS Silver Medal

Awarded to:
Natalie Gold, Pieter Cornel, Shi Zou, Katie Thornton, Rupert Riddle & Robert McPhedran for ‘Exploring the impact of giving free food samples and loyalty cards on sustainable food choices: A stepped wedge trial in workplace food outlets’.

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MRS Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice Award

Awarded to:
Zoe Green

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MRS Annual Conference 2025 Audience Award

Sponsored by The New Fieldwork Company

Awarded to:
Grant Feller & Tracey Neis for ‘How tactical storytelling at PepsiCo is extending the influence of insight’.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Changemaker of the Year

Sponsored by Truth

Awarded to:
Will Oshiro de Groot

Highly Commended:
Rich Miles
Daniel Singham

Ones to Watch:
Tarek Chaudhury
Diba Jedo

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Sustainability Changemaker of the Year

Sponsored by Hannelius Recruitment

Awarded to:
James Nevard

Highly Commended:
Magdalena Zajaczkowska

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New Fellows 2025

• Konrad Collao
• Paul Edwards
• Christine Hemphill
• Dr Kenny Imafidon MBE
• Nick North
• Ruth Partington
• Dave Phillips
• Matthew Reynolds
• Nick Rich
• Judith Rose
• Danny Sims
• James Turner

Read bios of our 12 new Fellows here