The Nuvo Oscars 2025: A Night to Celebrate Our Own
Forget the BAFTAs. Forget the Grammys. This was the only red carpet event that featured both a casino and a tax team.
Last month, we rolled out the metaphorical carpet (and a very real open bar) for the Nuvo Oscars 2025 — our annual awards night to celebrate the people behind the spreadsheets, the emails, and the Monday morning motivation.
It was a night of proper recognition, questionable dance moves, and a lot of proud faces. Also… a very committed group photo effort.
The Evening in a Nutshell
From the second the caricaturist set up (and people suddenly got very camera-shy), we knew we were in for a good one.
Here’s what the night included:
- A casino that may or may not have encouraged some light competitiveness
- Caricatures that we’ll never fully recover from
- A photo booth filled with more props than a West End show
- And an open bar that explains why no one remembers who won at blackjack
We laughed, we cried (mainly from the laughter), and we raised a toast to the people who make Nuvo what it is.
And the Winners Are…
We handed out 11 awards, each one tied to our values, our people, and the energy that keeps Nuvo moving forward.
Core Value Awards:
- Balance Freedom with Focus – Donna MacDonald
- Show Kindness through Candour – Alex Burton
- Stay Above the Line – Lottie Hardy
- Champion the Nuvo Spirit – Marie Gardecki
- Embrace Change and Grow Together – Sam Haire
- Prove that You Care – Sarah Scully
Individual Impact Awards:
- Outstanding Newcomer – Henry Stowell
- Unsung Hero – Zsofia Kollar
- Rising Star – Daisy-Mae Pearson
- Employee of the Year – Alfie Noseley
- Guiding Star Award – Joe McCafferty
These weren’t handed out lightly. Each one reflects real effort, real impact, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes brilliance.
Words from the Team
As you’d expect, the vibe was high, the quotes were golden, and someone probably tried to give a speech with a drink in each hand.
Here are just a few thoughts from the night:
“Brilliant night, brilliant night.” – Dave
“We’re here with our drinks, and having a good night.” – Daisy-Mae
“So tonight is the first ever Nuvo Oscars. We’ve hosted an event that is all about our team; all about our fantastic people. It’s been absolutely wonderful. It’s been amazing, and that group energy has just been absolutely phenomenal. It’s been a beautiful, beautiful evening so far.” – Ben
“All the time we’re at Nuvo, it’s always a winner.” – Sam
Relive the Chaos (We Mean, Celebration)
Catch the one-minute highlights video to spot:
- At least three bowties
- Multiple raised glasses
- And DJ STEEEEEEVVVEE
A Big Thank You
To every nominee, every winner, and every team member who brings their best: thank you.
You’re the reason we get to work with purpose, laugh a lot, and occasionally dress up like it’s the Oscars.
Here’s to more growth, more fun, and yes, more reasons to throw a party.
