Caledonia Housing Association Chair, Allan Jones, and Head of People, Culture and Communications, Anna Boag, receive the Employer of the Year award at the Courier Business Awards 2026.Caledonia Housing Association celebrated a major award win at The Courier Business Awards 2026, winning the ‘Employer of the Year’ award, recognising Caledonia’s commitment to creating a strong, supportive and trusted environment for its people across the business.

The Courier Business Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals within the DC Thomson news publication’s circulation area of Tayside, Fife and Stirling.

Supporting more than 5,700 tenants and over 2,200 homeowners, Caledonia operates in an ever changing and evolving environment shaped by housing need, affordability, sustainability and changing customer requirements. The Caledonia team are central to meeting the needs of customers, delivering services that improve lives while creating lasting social, economic and environmental value.

With a strong focus on workforce development, wellbeing and collaboration, Caledonia has committed to a workplace culture where its colleagues are trusted and encouraged to grow. This recognition follows its 2025 ranking among the ‘Top 10 Companies to Work For’ in Scotland, by Best Companies.

Julie Cosgrove, Chief Executive of Caledonia Housing Association, said: “We are incredibly grateful to have been awarded ‘Employer of the Year’. It is a real testament to the culture we have intentionally created and to our people themselves who work together to make a lasting difference to the communities they serve.

“We believe exceptional organisations are built by exceptional people. By investing in leadership, personal development and colleague wellbeing, we have created a workplace where talented people choose to build long-term careers rather than simply find their next role.”

The recognition is particularly meaningful as Caledonia celebrates its 15th year of supporting customers and communities.  With people at the heart of everything it does, the organisation is well placed to continue to deliver on its ambitions for the future.