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Mar 2023
Last Updated: 15/03/2023
Stray Ferret Business Award winner says it felt "extraordinary"
The Stray Ferret Business Awards saw 11 finalists, and one very lucky prize winner, crowned the winners of their categories.
The winners shared their reactions in the LCF LAW Winner's Lounge.
Employee Development Award - sponsored by Jones Myers Family Law Solicitors
Winner: Grantley Hall
Grantley Hall is a luxury 5-star hotel and wellness retreat near Ripon.
Grantley was crowned the winner of the Employee Development Award.
In the LCF Law Winner’s Lounge, the Grantley team said:
“To be recognised for our employee development makes us immensely proud and is a great accolade to each and every member of our team.
"It's our responsibility to develop our team and give them the skills that they need. This is great recognition for us".
Digital Marketing Award - sponsored by Next Chapter
Winner: Ogden of Harrogate
Traditional jewellers, Ogden of Harrogate, took first place in the Digital Marketing Award.
The Ogden's team with Clare Frisby and Daniel Swepson of Next Chapter (R)
In the LCF Law Winner’s Lounge Ogden of Harrogate's directors said:
“We are absolutely delighted to win the Digital Marketing Award. It was extraordinary to be stood on that stage.
"We are a bricks and mortar business, but it was the tech and sales team that brought this to life. We are very grateful to all the staff getting behind the campaign".
Sustainable Business Award - sponsored by the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Large Business Winner: EnviroVent
EnviroVent is a Harrogate designer and manufacturer of sustainable ventilation systems.
The company’s efforts towards becoming Net-Zero merited first place.
Clare Frisby (L) with EnviroVent and James Farrar, of York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (R)
The EnviroVent team told the Stray Ferret in the LCF Law Winners Lounge:
“To be recognised by the local business community is probably one of the biggest accolade’s you could ever have.
"It is a bit of a cliché, but sustainability is not a destination, it is a journey".
Small Business Winner: Resurrected Bites
Resurrected Bites is a food waste organisation, operating in Knaresborough and Harrogate.
Resurrect Bites was crowned the winner of the small business award for its sustainable endeavours.
Clare Frisby (L) with Michelle Hayes of Resurrected Bites, and James Farrar (R) of York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership
Michelle Hayes, Founder of Resurrected Bites, said in the LCF Law Winners Lounge:
“I just can’t believe we won, I really can’t. It is incredible – thank you so much.
"I am extremely passionate about the environment, so it is incredible to have won this award.
The Stray Ferret would like to thank everyone who entered the awards and everyone who attended our event.
Thank you to all our sponsors, including all the businesses supporting our individual categories, and our lead sponsor, Prosperis.
Keep an eye on our site and social media over the coming days to see more news and photographs from the awards ceremony.
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