DONCASTER BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
In their 11th year, the Doncaster Chamber Business Awards has recognised businesses of all sizes and sectors for their achievement in businesses.
Taking place last night (Thursday 10th December), Doncaster Rovers Football Club scored two off the pitch, picking up awards for Performance through Partnership and the Doncaster Chamber Outstanding Contribution to the Doncaster Economy Award.
The Lord Kirkham CVO, founder of Doncaster-based DFS Furniture Group Plc, received the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award' recognising his commitment to Doncaster businesses for over 40 years. Lork Kirkham was unable to attend the awards in person, but sent a special video message.
The glittering black tie event was attended by just fewer than 700 local business people, who were entertained by local jazz trombonist Dennis Rollins. Guests were also surprised to see an appearance from Doncaster's very own, 2-Grand.
Here's the award winners for all categories:
Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to The Lord Kirkham CVO, founder of DFS Furniture Group Plc.
Achievement in International Business, sponsored by HSBC Bank Plc, was awarded to GL Filtration Ltd.
Customer Service Award, sponsored by Oracle Training Consultants Ltd, was awarded to i-education Ltd.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Business Link Yorkshire, was awarded to Elizabeth Sarah Hinchcliffe of Belle Fiore Beauty Salon.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Business Link Yorkshire, was awarded to Caroline Mcleod of Construction Care.
Excellence in People Development, sponsored by Donbac Ltd, was awarded to LGL Electrical Ltd.
Green Business Award, sponsored by Polypipe, was awarded to Doncaster Re-Furnish.
Innovation Award, sponsored by Sheffield Hallam University, was awarded to Hilltop Surfacing.
Performance through Partnership Award, sponsored by Yorkshire Forward, was awarded to Doncaster Rovers Football Club.
Success Doncaster Start-Up Company of the Year was awarded to Most Wanted UK Ltd.
Doncaster Chamber Outstanding Contribution to the Doncaster Economy was awarded to Doncaster Rovers Football Club.
Doncaster Chamber Business of the Year Award was awarded to Don Valley Engineering Co. Ltd.
South Yorkshire Community Foundation, the beneficiaries of the Business Awards raffle, we're presented with over £4200 donated by the evening's guests.
Nigel Brewster, President of Doncaster Chamber, said: "Last night's awards recognised Doncaster's most outstanding and inspiring businesses and business people. We received a record number of entries this year and the standard of those entries was exceptional, demonstrating that Doncaster's businesses are continuing to work towards excellence despite recent tough trading conditions."
