Wales & West Utilities has been recognised in the 2025 IGEM Gas Industry Awards for the financial wellbeing support provided to colleagues. The gas emergency and pipeline service for Wales and south west England was announced the winner of the award for ‘Investment in People’ - innovating in financial benefits and wellbeing for the workforce at the ceremony held in the Intercontinental Hotel on Thursday (08 May).
In winning the award, Wales & West Utilities were praised for launching a Financial Wellbeing Initiative in response to colleague feedback by designing an approach that recognises one size does not fit all and enhances colleague autonomy over financial benefits based on individual priorities.
Wales & West Utilities were also shortlisted in three categories at the awards:
- Large Company of the Year Award (Over 250 Employees)
- Customer Service award
- Engineer of the Year Award
Bethan Jones, Head of People & Engagement, was thrilled with the result:
Winning the Investment in People Award is a testament to our team's dedication and hard work, and being recognised alongside other industry leaders is truly an honour. This achievement, along with being finalists in three other categories, motivates us to continue striving for excellence in all that we do at Wales & West Utilities.
Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales. If you smell gas, or suspect the presence of carbon monoxide, call us on 0800 111 999 straight away, and our engineers will be there to help any time of day or night.