Many congratulations to the winners of our 2024 EMCC Global Awards. The winners were presented with their trophies during the EMCC Global Annual Conference at Warwick University on 1 July.
The EMCC Global Awards serve to recognise outstanding practice with positive impact, inspirational contribution to the profession and alignment with EMCC Global purpose and values.
The 2024 winners are:
- Coaching, individual: Dr Clare Beckett McInroy
- Coaching: organisational: University of British Columbia – Organizational Coaching Program
- Mentoring, individual: Dr Julie Haddock-Millar
- Mentoring, organisational: University of Glasgow – Thesis Mentoring Programme
Meet the winners:
Dr Clare Beckett McInroy
The judges said:
Clare embodies the highest standards of our profession, demonstrating a pioneering spirit, inclusive practice, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Her work ranges from developing multilingual coaching tools and championing EDIB principles, to introducing creative, action-oriented methods that inspire learning and change, all while advancing ethical standards. Her impact has been truly global, and their academic contributions, sense of social responsibility, and dedication to empowering others reflect the very essence of EMCC’s values and its vision for the future of coaching.
University of British Columbia – Certificate in Organizational Coaching Program
The judges said:
This program is honored with the EMCC Global Award for Coaching in recognition of its pioneering contribution to professional coaching, its commitment to excellence, and its lasting impact on individuals, organizations, and society.
Founded in 2013, it was the first university-based program of its kind in that continent. With a curriculum grounded in reflective practice, systemic thinking, and evidence-based methods, it prepares coaches to work effectively with individuals, teams, and organizations. The program stands out for its rigorous academic foundation, inclusive learning environment, and innovative capstone: the Organizational Coaching Project, which provides real-world experience for learners for over 100 client organizations.
With over 750 alumni leading coaching initiatives globally, the program has sparked cultural transformation across sectors—from healthcare and education to government and technology. Alumni continue to shape the field through leadership, research, and mentoring, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
This program exemplifies the EMCC’s values: pioneering spirit, excellence, inclusion, cultural diversity, social responsibility, and close personal connection. It is a vibrant, forward-thinking community where coaches are not only trained, but truly inspired to make a difference.
Dr Julie Haddock-Millar
The judges said:
For over a decade, Julie has been a driving force in advancing mentoring practice worldwide. Her pioneering leadership in developing new global accreditation pathways has significantly raised the standards of mentoring, programme management, and professional practice across cultures and sectors. This unwavering commitment to inclusivity, excellence, and evidence-based practice has empowered countless individuals, teams, and organisations.
Through her extensive work with EMCC Global and leading global projects they have championed mentoring as a tool for growth, equity, and professional development. The contributions to the Routledge EMCC Global Book Series and mentoring evaluation research have created lasting impact and resources for the wider field. Tireless in the professional dedication, she exemplifies EMCC’s values and stands as a true ambassador for mentoring on a global scale.
University of Glasgow – Thesis Mentoring Programme
The judges said:
This pioneering initiative offers an exceptional model of person-centred, inclusive mentoring for doctoral researchers in the critical final phase of thesis writing. By pairing PhD candidates with postdoctoral research staff and professional services colleagues as mentors, the programme delivers both academic and psychosocial support—fostering wellbeing, motivation, and confidence.
With over 3,000 mentoring hours delivered, nearly 400 mentees supported, and 280 mentors trained, the programme’s impact is far-reaching. It also equips mentors with essential skills for future supervisory roles, strengthens research culture, and bridges academic-professional boundaries. Critically, the team’s commitment to open sharing, evaluation, and sector-wide collaboration has enabled other institutions to adopt and adapt the model, amplifying its influence globally.
This programme exemplifies EMCC’s values of inclusivity, pioneering spirit, and excellence through evidence-based practice. It stands as a sector-leading innovation—humanising the doctoral journey, recognising often-overlooked contributors, and transforming mentoring in higher education.