Double Win For JB Springs at the Skipton Business Awards
JB Springs is delighted to announce that we were named ‘Best Engineering/Manufacturing Business’ and ‘Best Business of the Year’ at the Skipton Business Awards.
The prestigious awards were held at The Rendezvous Hotel on Thursday 25th April. From 6:30pm business owners, family and friends gathered for a night of celebration in honour of Skipton’s best businesses.
The judging panel were made up of independent business experts, including: Alison Davis, Head of Digital and Roy Prenton, Corporate Communications Consultant, Skipton Building Society, Chris Hird, Market Leader, Barclays Bank plc, Helen Rose Marshall, Director, HRM Business Services Ltd, Andy Barton, Chief Executive, SREG and Tony Barrett, Retired Business Owner and Skipton Town Councillor. They commented:
“Once again, the standard of entries in all categories was extremely high; showcasing what a brilliant raft of business we have in the Skipton area. In several categories it was very difficult to choose a clear winner and this is underlined by the judges requesting an unprecedented Highly Commended to be added to one category.”
Commenting on JB Springs winning the Overall Winner Award, the judges commented: “Manufacturing often takes a beating with too many ‘bad news’ stories in this sector. But here we have a shining example of the best of what manufacturing in this area can provide. This is a brilliant ‘good news’ story for the town and its economy which was a real highlight of the judging process. This business is a real breath of fresh air in the manufacturing sector and deserves all the plaudits it receives; a deserving winner of this award.”
Commenting on the evening, the JB Springs team said: “We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and were delighted to come away with two awards! Receiving The Best Business of the Year award is an honour and we shall be displaying the trophies very proudly.”
The idea to launch the awards came from some Skipton Chamber of Trader & Commerce members who wanted to celebrate the amazing businesses of Skipton. The inaugural year was launched in October 2016, and it was initially thought that the awards would only be celebrated for that one year. However, with continued support from the business community, the awards continue to be a success.
Details of the categories, sponsors, finalists and winners for 2019 are as follows:
Best Accommodation Award
Sponsored by Jelf Insurance
Winner: Black Horse Hotel, Grassington
Finalists:
Bailey Bed & Breakfast (Highly Commended)
Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
Best Apprentice/Trainee
Sponsored by High Corn Mill
Winner: Chloe Green, Craven District Council
Finalists:
Carly Sharp, Coffee Care
Izzy Booth, Benjamin Opticians
Best Bar None
A separate award organised and sponsored by Skipton BID
Winner: Venue Sports & Music Bar
Finalist: The Albion Inn
Best B2B Supplier/Wholesaler
Sponsored by Windle & Bowker
Winner: Fortem People Ltd.
Finalists:
Coffee Care
Dalesman Publishing
Best Customer Service
Sponsored by Bizzie Lizzie’s
Winner: Thornton Hall Country Park
Finalists:
Grassington House
Verus Solutions
Best Fitness Health & Beauty
Sponsored by Aspire Magazine
Winner: Benjamin Opticians
Finalists:
Crossgates Health, Hair & Beauty
Jetts Fitness
Best Food & Drink
Sponsored by The Rendezvous Hotel
Winner: Grassington House
Finalists:
Bizzie Lizzie’s
Black Horse Hotel, Grassington
Best Leisure & Tourism Award
Sponsored by Spear Travels
Winner: Hesketh Farm Park
Finalists:
Skipton Boat Trips
Thornton Hall Country Park
Best Manufacturer & Engineering
Sponsored by Shepherd Partnership
Winner: J B Springs (John Binns & Son (Springs) Ltd)
Finalists:
Chelker Technology Ltd
Hartleys Bedrooms
Best Market Stall
Sponsored by Skipton Market
Winner: Pro Canvas Studio
Finalists:
Borders Wholesale
Handmade Pet Bed & Soft Furnishing
Best New Business
Sponsored by AWB Charlesworth Solicitors
Winner: Elsworth Kitchen
Finalists:
Clubhouse Coffee & Cycles
DeBec Private Hire
Best Professional/Financial Services Award
Sponsored by Skipton Building Society
Winner: Fortem People Ltd.
Finalists:
AKA PR
Centre For Crisis Psychology (CCP)
Best Retailer Award
Sponsored by Barclays Bank PLC
Winner: The Present Planners Toy Shop
Finalists:
Just… By The Bridge x
Midgley Motor Cars Grassington Garage
Best Visitors’ Choice (Skipton Town Guide 2018) Award
Sponsored by The Rendezvous Hotel
Winner: The Growling Shrew
Finalists:
Bae Chique Ltd
Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
The overall ‘Business of the Year’ was selected from all winners. WINNER: JB Springs.
Photo Credit: Skipton Business Awards and Steve Garnett.
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