Carbon60 are proud to announce four shortlistings at this year’s British Forces in Business Awards, with the winners to be announced at the end of June.
The British Forces in Business Awards recognise individuals that have made a successful transition from the Armed Forces or reservists that balance their work with the military with their full-time careers. They also recognise organisations going above and beyond ensuring veterans and reservists can have meaningful careers with the support they need.
Tom Brough, Senior Maritime Operations Officer at Carbon60, has been shortlisted for the Rising Star award. He joined the Royal Navy in 2016 and served for 9 years. In the 10 months since leaving the navy, Tom Brough has made an exceptional impact working within Carbon60’s UKMTO Ops Centre, providing mariners, shipping companies, and regional authorities with essential, verified and corroborated security information.
Christopher Brown, MDA Systems Account Administrator at Carbon60, has been shortlisted for the Team Leader award. He completed a distinguished 22-year career in the Royal Navy before leaving the Service. Over the past 18 months, he has been the heartbeat of Carbon60’s Royal Navy Maritime Domain Awareness (RNMDA) Training team, supporting his colleagues through constant change and delivering improvements that have made a genuine impact on the UK’s maritime security.
Carbon60 has also been shortlisted as Advocate of the Year and Employer of the Year, highlighting its commitment as an organisation to supporting ex-military personnel and reservists in the workplace.
As a long-standing supporter of the Armed Forces community - recognised through awards such as Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and ranking among the UK’s top veteran employers - we provide dedicated support to service leavers and veterans.
We help translate military skills into civilian opportunities, offering personalised career guidance, and connecting people with employers who value their experience, discipline, and leadership. With many ex‑forces professionals within our own teams, we understand the transition journey and are committed to creating meaningful pathways into aviation, defence, engineering, and digital careers for those who have served.
We would also like to congratulate Andrew Banfield, Head of Service at Comensura – part of the Impellam Group - for his shortlisting as Reservist of the Year, for his service as a Major in the Army Reserves and tireless advocacy for the Armed Forces across industry and communities.
These nominations at the British Forces in Business Awards not only celebrate individual achievement but also reaffirm Carbon60’s unwavering support for veterans and reservists in building fulfilling careers beyond the military. We look forward to honouring the contributions of our colleagues and partners at the awards ceremony, and we remain dedicated to championing the Armed Forces community now and in the future.
If you would like to learn more about how Carbon60 supports veterans and reservists or discover what it takes to become an employer of choice for ex-military professionals, please get in touch with our team today. We are happy to share insights and advice to help your organisation champion the Armed Forces community.
