Zenith, the independent leasing, fleet management, and vehicle outsourcing business, has been recognised at the prestigious Inspiring Workplace Awards, winning multiple accolades at the ceremony.

The company secured eighth place in the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in the UK and Ireland, alongside receiving special recognition for Inclusion and Wellbeing, where Zenith was identified by judges as best in class across both areas.

The Inspiring Workplace Awards celebrates organisations that prioritise their people by fostering inclusive, engaging, and supportive workplace environments. The programme evaluates businesses on key pillars including culture and purpose, wellbeing, inclusion, and employee experience, recognising companies that are truly putting their people first.

Judges described Zenith’s entry as transformational, praising the courage of its leadership in championing ED&I and the authenticity of its colleague-led approach. The submission was recognised for its strong connection between colleague voice, transparent action, and meaningful cultural outcomes, alongside distinctive wellbeing initiatives shaped by real employee needs. Overall, judges highlighted the organisation as setting a clear, purpose-driven benchmark, with strong evidence of impact across culture, inclusion, and performance.

Stuart Price, Chief People Officer at Zenith, said: “Being recognised by the Inspiring Workplace Awards highlights the progress we’re making at Zenith. We’re focused on building an inclusive and supportive culture that truly values difference and represents the customers and communities we serve. This is an ethos that runs throughout Zenith, from our Executive Committee to our amazing colleagues across the business. We do this because our colleagues tell us it matters to them, and because healthy, inclusive, and engaged teams deliver higher levels of performance, which results in better outcomes to our customers, as evidenced by our overall success and service performance.

“We’re proud to be at the forefront of our industry and remain committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.”