The first North Norfolk Business Awards were held last week hosted by Chris Sargisson, chief executive of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, with seven businesses of all sizes and sectors taking home winners’ trophies.
The victorious seven were:
- Agricultural Award -Sands Agricultural Machinery, crop-sprayer manufacturer
- Business Development and Innovation Award – Structure-flex, heavy-duty thermoplastic coated technical textiles
- Business Growth Award – PSS, steering for trucks, buses, vans and military vehicles
- Environment Award – Woodfruits, organic shiitake mushrooms
- New Business Award – Amber’s Rose,flower preservation
- Tourism and Hospitality Award – Thursford Christmas Spectacular, festive variety show
- Young People and Skills Award – Bill Cleyndert & Company, custom-made furniture
The awards were organised by North Norfolk District Council on Thursday 15 February and included a dinner at Gresham’s School.
After the event, NNDC Leader Cllr Tom FitzPatrick said: “One of the main purposes of the awards was to promote the quality and diversity of the district’s business scene.
“If you look at the list of winners it has done just that – businesses large and small; businesses which provide entertainment, specialist services, small scale environmental operations and manufacturing were all included. Many thanks to all those involved with supporting the event, entering the awards and, overall, showing that we have a great deal to celebrate here in North Norfolk in terms of business success and ambition.”
The evening also saw the unveiling of one of the Go Go Hares being supported by North Norfolk District Council for this summer’s Break Charity trails around Norwich and Norfolk. Break representatives attended the awards to speak about the charity, the trails and their gratitude for support from all around the county in setting up the event. The hare revealed, called Something for the Weekend and decorated by artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding using white, silver and gold crockery, mirror circles and bus shelter glass, will be placed in North Walsham for the opening of the trail in June.
To view all the photos from the business award click here.
