Recognising a BDA Rep of the Year who goes above and beyond
Named in memory of former BDA President Mary Turner, a tireless advocate of women in trade unionism and nutrition for school children.
Our members turn to our Trade Union Reps in times of need and they are essential to our support to the profession. They make time to listen to members, solve problems and make a huge difference to members' lives.
This award thanks one representative who has demonstrated the qualities of excellence and commitment.
2026 Nominations are now open which celebrates a BDA Rep of the Year who has gone above and beyond for members.
Every workplace rep plays an important part in supporting colleagues, raising concerns early and helping to create fair and safe working environments. This award is a chance to recognise those whose impact has been especially meaningful.
If you know a rep who has made a real difference, in their workplace, branch or wider community, you can put their name forward with a short paragraph explaining why you think they deserve the award.
A judging panel made up of Trade Union National Executive Committee members will review all nominations.
The deadline for nominations is 27 April. Email your nomination to [email protected].
Past Winners
Vicki is a longstanding and very experienced trade union representative who has been representing members both individually and collectively at all levels since 2011. Vicki is an excellent local rep in NHS Fife having undertaken many individual cases and worked with colleagues on the staff side as well as supporting other BDA Reps in Scotland. She has been an active member of the Scottish Employment Relations Committee for many years carrying out the role of Secretary for the past five years.
In 2021 Vicki was elected to represent Scotland on the newly formed Trade Union National Executive Committee and subsequently elected Chair at the inaugural meeting. She has made a huge contribution to the BDA’s input at the Scottish Trade Union Congress, moving the BDA motions and speaking in debates. In March this year Vicki represented the BDA at the TUC Women’s Conference. Vicki is an excellent advocate, leader and colleague in our Trade Union and this award is very well deserved.
2025 - Abigail Dean
2024 - Rachael Hawthorne
2023 - Vicki Bennett
2022 - Christine Christie
2021- Katrina Evans
2020 - Awarded jointly to Diana Markham and Suzanne Wong
2019 - Awarded jointly to Hazel Cheung and Susan Walsh
2018 - Victoria Gray
2017 - Alison Campbell
2016 - Bronagh Kelly
2015 - Clare Jones
2014 - Alison Green