Celebrating those who go above and beyond at the Discover Ashfield Awards
Those who go the extra mile to help others across Ashfield have been awarded for their unwavering dedication.
The Discover Ashfield Awards 2024, organised by Ashfield District Council and sponsored by Matthew & Tannert Ltd, were held on Friday 28 February.
The awards saw community leaders, businesses and residents take the spotlight for a night of celebration at Kirkby Leisure Centre.
Now in its fifth year, the awards celebrate the fantastic people, organisations, and businesses within Ashfield and their achievements over the past 12 months.
Every year the awards have grown and this year there were 17 categories up for grabs with several new additions to recognise the work of local businesses and groups in the District.
This year’s winners were:
Best high street business
- Winner – Arc Cinema
- Highly Commended - Team Prom
Best start-up business of the year
Sponsored by Matthew & Tannert Ltd
Winners:
- Sisters Polish Shop
- The Beauty Garden
Best business of the year
Winners:
- FireRock Brewing Co.
- Linwood Raker Ltd
- Héroux-Devtek UK
Careers, education, information, advice and guidance
- Winner - Kip McGrath
- Highly Commended - Michaela Gregory
Community Champion
- Winner – Mike Harris
Graduate retention provider
- Winner - Innovation Nottinghamshire
Green Ashfield
Sponsored by Héroux-Devtek UK
- Winner – Hucknall Wildlife Group
Life skills provider
- Winner - Sinead Higgins
Outstanding organisation
- Winner - The Tin Hat Centre
- Highly Commended - Ashfield Play Forum
Phenomenal project
- Winner – ATTFE Community Stars Volunteer Programme
Superhero
Winners:
- Callum Winterton
- Gary Jordan MBE
Very Important Volunteer
Sponsored by Matthew & Tannert Ltd
Winners:
- Tony Newbury
- William Hickman
Young entrepreneur of the year
- Winner – Amayah Stone
Place to visit
- Winner – Adventures
Entrepreneur of the year
Winners:
- Carl Ellis
- Lee Mason
Outstanding partner
Winners:
- Everyone Active
- Digital Skills Provider
- ATTFE College
Special recognition
Winners:
- Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy
- Ken Burrows Ltd
- A Wass Funeral Directors
- Steve Wallace
Chairman’s business wward
- Winner - Linwood Raker Ltd
Chairman’s community award
- Winners – Hucknall Rotary Club, Sutton Rotary Club, Kirkby Rotary Club
Cllr Jason Zadrozny, Leader of Ashfield District Council, said:
“What a wonderful night. It was great to see so many inspiring people from across Ashfield all come together for an evening of celebration.
“Ashfield has so many unique businesses, people who go out of their way to help others and organisations that are there for the people who need them most. It is only right that they are celebrated for everything they have done for their community.
“It’s great to see these awards growing bigger and stronger each year. I can’t wait to do it all again next year.”
