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The Workdry Group is celebrating success at the 2026 Solent 250 Awards after Chief Executive Officer Dan Lee was named Chief Executive of the Year, one of the event's most prestigious accolades.
Hosted by The Business Magazine in partnership with Insider Media, the annual Solent 250 Awards recognise outstanding leadership, growth and business excellence among the region's top privately owned companies.
The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Southampton Harbour Hotel on 16 June, recognising Dan's exceptional leadership, strategic vision and contribution to The Workdry Group's continued growth and transformation.
The success comes as The Workdry Group continues to strengthen its position among the region's largest businesses, ranking 14th in the 2026 Solent 250.
Chief Executive of the Year
The Chief Executive of the Year award recognises outstanding leadership, innovation and business impact, celebrating leaders who demonstrate exceptional strategic vision, transformative decision-making, and a commitment to fostering positive organisational cultures.
Collecting the award, Dan Lee said:
I’m incredibly proud and genuinely humbled to receive the CEO of the Year Award at the Solent 250 awards ceremony. This recognition means a great deal, but it really belongs to the exceptional people I’m fortunate to work alongside every day—they are the ones whose belief, hard work, and dedication make everything we do possible.
Further Recognition for Growth and Leadership
Alongside Dan's award win, The Workdry Group was also shortlisted in two highly competitive categories: High Growth Story of the Year and Leadership Team of the Year.
The High Growth Story of the Year shortlist reflects the Group's strong year-on-year performance, ambitious growth strategy and commitment to creating positive impact across the communities in which it operates.
Meanwhile, being shortlisted for Leadership Team of the Year recognises the strength of the Group's leadership, its focus on operational excellence and its commitment to driving long-term business success through a clear purpose and shared values.
Together, these recognitions demonstrate the progress The Workdry Group has made in delivering sustainable growth while building a high-performing and values-led organisation.
Building on Business of the Year Success
The recognition follows another landmark achievement for the business after being named Business of the Year at the 2025 Solent 250 Awards.
Being recognised across multiple categories over two consecutive years reflects the strength of The Workdry Group's strategy, the dedication of its people and its continued commitment to delivering excellence across every area of the organisation.