Leeds event transport company appreciates its first nomination within the customer service category for the prestigious public-vote based awards, The Yorkshire Choice awards. Stagefreight has been in business for over thirty years, providing transport services for music, theatre and business brands like Opera North, Northern Ballet and the Joan Baez Fare
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Harrogate care home manager recognised in national awards
The manager of a Harrogate care home for younger disabled adults has been recognised for her work at a national level. Karen Minteh, who took over the reins at Disability Action Yorkshire’s Claro Road care home in 2016, finished as runner-up in The Carer UK’s Home Manager Unsung Hero Award. Karen was
New chair at York Design Awards
York Design Awards, which promotes and rewards excellence in building design and conservation, has appointed Ann Reid MBE as its new chairman. A city councillor for 32 years, and former Lord Mayor of York (1993-94), Ann takes over from Rebecca Thompson, managing director of Thompson Heritage Consultancy. Mrs Reid said: “For the
Castlehouse recognised as Considerate Constructor across three Yorkshire sites
Leeds-based Castlehouse Construction has been recognised as a Considerate Constructor with accreditations across three of its Yorkshire sites for leading national retailer Lidl, as well as a new retail, leisure and business destination in Northallerton. Two schemes have received Performance Beyond Compliance endorsements, with one site receiving the Considerate Contractor certificate. The
Search begins for region’s best director talent
The judging panel has been announced for the Director of the Year Awards 2020 – the search for Yorkshire and the North East’s most talented business leaders. The panel includes Jo Barnes, managing director of Hull based Shared Agenda, specialists in estate solutions for the public and private sectors. Jo has more
Huddersfield travel agent shortlisted for national award
A Huddersfield travel agency has been named as a finalist in the Travel Trade Gazette’s TOP 50 travel agencies in the UK. Travel Experience, based in Kirkburton, has been shortlisted in the Yorkshire region and is up against four other travel agencies for the coveted award. Julie Bangham, Travel Experience’s managing director,
Company receives prestigious award for its contribution to the Leeds community
Digital marketing agency Engage Interactive has been awarded a District Chief Superintendent’s Commendation by West Yorkshire Police for its outstanding contribution to communities in Leeds. The District Chief Superintendent’s Commendation is awarded to individuals and organisations to recognise outstanding performance where services and achievements are clearly exceptional. Engage has donated over one
Council staff clock up more than 600 years of service
Twenty one members of staff have clocked up a massive 610 years of service to Hambleton District Council. Chairman of the Council, Councillor Kevin Hardisty presented them with certificates and vouchers at the last Full Council of the year. The staff included one with 40 years service, 17 with 30 years and
Leeds BME-housing association recognised in New Year’s Honours List
Ali Akbor, chief executive of Unity Homes and Enterprise, has spoken of his pride at being awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Mr Akbor, who joined Unity in January 1999 and also serves as Secretary/Treasurer of BME National, was honoured for services to the community in Leeds. Responding to
Engage Interactive receives recognition for contributions to local charity and communities
Digital marketing agency Engage Interactive has been awarded a District Chief Superintendent’s Commendation by West Yorkshire Police for its outstanding contribution to communities in Leeds. The District Chief Superintendent’s Commendation is awarded to individuals and organisations to recognise outstanding performance where services and achievements are clearly exceptional. Engage has donated over one