PenLife Associates Named Employer of the Year at 2025 Yorkshire Financial Awards

Yorkshire-based Chartered Financial Planners, PenLife Associates, have proudly taken home the coveted Employer of the Year title at the prestigious Yorkshire Financial Awards 2025 – a moment that marks a major milestone for the firm and its people-first culture. 

The award was accepted on behalf of the team by James Wadsworth, Chartered Financial Planner, and Carolyn Myers, Marketing Co-ordinator, during a night that celebrated the region’s finest in financial services. 

The judging panel praised PenLife for its approach to leadership, development, and the community: 

 “This year’s winner is dedicated to creating an employee-focused environment, fostering growth through continuous development, mentorship, and apprenticeship programmes. Beyond their impressive range of employee benefits, they also demonstrate a strong commitment to the wider community, actively supporting local schools, universities, and both local and national charities. A truly inspiring employer, leading by example.” 

Expressing his delight at the win, Tom Hughes, PenLife Director, commented, “We’re absolutely thrilled to be named Employer of the Year. At PenLife, we believe that investing in our people is the most powerful way to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and this award reflects their passion, dedication, and commitment to our clients and community. We couldn’t be prouder.” 

Tracy Vegro OBE, Chair of the judging panel, extended congratulations to all finalists and winners, “As CEO at the CISI, a body that champions the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, I could not have been more pleased to have been asked to Chair the Judging Panel at this year’s Yorkshire Financial Awards. 2025 seems to have been a particularly exciting year for the Yorkshire region. All of the Judges want to offer our warmest congratulations to all of you as finalists and especially so to the winners for setting some outstanding standards of innovation, professionalism and community support. The commitment to your clients and the emphasis on always meeting the very highest standards is truly notable. A fantastic set of achievements and many congratulations, once again”