The Leadership Award

2024

Nominee

Finalist

Shortlist

Winner

Anna Campbell - Development Officer

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Anna Campbell, 21, joined Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as part of the graduate placement programme in October 2022 after graduating from the University of the Highlands and Islands with a BA in Business and Management. Based in the Portree office, Anna serves as a development officer on the business team for the Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross area.

Anna’s passion lies in supporting local businesses, and her dedication has already made a significant impact. As part of her placement, Anna has also participated in the Young Scotland Programme representing HIE while further enhancing her skills and knowledge. Anna, alongside other five talented young people working at HIE over the past two years, has recently secured permanent position, bringing fresh perspectives and valuable skills to HIE’s economic and community development efforts.

Judges Comments

It is clear that Anna is a highly driven individual and proven asset to the important work of the team at HIE. Representing the organisation at a young age is a testament to the confidence she inspires and the value derived from graduate programmes such as the one offered to Anna.

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