Heywood wins ‘Impact on Retirement Planning Excellence’ at the PMI Pinnacle Awards 2025

Heywood, a leading provider of pension technology solutions, has won the Impact on Retirement Planning Excellence Award at the PMI Pinnacle Awards 2025, in partnership with Money Alive.

A new category for 2025, the award recognises initiatives that have significantly improved how pension scheme members engage with their retirement savings and investment decisions. It celebrates innovation in communication, education, and digital experiences that empower members to make informed financial choices about their future.

The judges commended Heywood’s Video Engage solution, which harnesses Money Alive’s Video Canvas technology to transform traditional pension communications. By delivering complex financial information through dynamic, personalised video content, Video Engage helps members better understand and interact with their pension benefits, driving meaningful engagement and informed decision-making.

The award also highlights Heywood’s successful delivery of enhanced video experiences for clients including North East Scotland Pension Fund, Gwynedd Pension Fund, and the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Pension Fund.

This marks Heywood’s second major industry award of 2025, following its win as Technology Provider of the Year at the European Pensions Awards. It also builds on last year’s success at the PMI Pinnacle Awards 2024, where Heywood was named Technology Provider of the Year.

Sian Jones, CEO of Heywood, said:

“We’re absolutely delighted to be recognised for the impact we’re making on member engagement and retirement planning. Video Engage is a great example of how technology and creativity can work together to make pensions more accessible, personal, and engaging. Our collaboration with Money Alive continues to drive innovation in how schemes communicate with their members, helping people make better, more confident decisions about their financial futures.”

Andy Kirby, CEO of Money Alive, said:

“It’s fantastic to see our partnership with Heywood recognised in this way. By combining our Video Canvas technology with Heywood’s deep expertise in member communications, we’re delivering a more meaningful, personalised experience for pension scheme members. Together, we’re helping the industry raise the bar for engagement and understanding.”

This latest win follows a string of accolades for Heywood, as the business continues to lead the way in transforming the pensions landscape through data-driven solutions and member-first technology.

More information on Heywood’s Video Engage product can be found on our solution page.