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Mar 2023
Stray Ferret Business Awards: The winners' reactions
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.
Rising Star Under 30 Award - sponsored by Thompson's Chartered Accountants
Winner: Laura Mounsey, Harrogate Family Law
Laura Mounsey is a Director of Harrogate Family Law, the Chair of the advisory board to the Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS), as well as the youngest ever president of the Harrogate & District Law Society.
Her impressive career crowned her the winner of the Rising Star Under 30 Award.
Clare Frisby (L) with Laura Mounsey and Gyles Behbood (R) of Thompson's Accountants
Laura told the Stray Ferret in the LCF Law Winners Lounge:
Business Growth Award - sponsored by Raworths
Winner: The Soundproofing Store
The Soundproofing store is the largest online retailer of soundproofing equipment and solutions in the UK – leading the company to win first place in the Business Growth Award.
Clare Frisby (L) with Ian Baker and Simon Morris (R) of Raworths
The team at The Soundproofing Store told us in the LCF Law Winners Lounge:
Unsung Hero Award - sponsored by the Big Bamboo Agency
Winner: Chris Ashby, Harrogate BID
Chris Ashby, the Street Ranger for Harrogate BID, keeps the town centre looking spotless.
Chris’s actions in helping save a man’s life in 2022 saw him take home the crown for the Unsung Hero Award.
Clare Frisby (L) with Matthew Chapman of Harrogate BID and Nicola Stamford (R) of Big Bamboo Agency
Matthew Chapman, Manager of Harrogate BID, spoke on behalf of Chris. He told the Stray Ferret in the LCF Law Winners Lounge:
Inclusivity Award - sponsored by Kempston Parkes Chartered Surveyors
Winner: Artizan Café and Creative Space
Artizan Café and Creative Space took home first prize for their work.
The café provides employment opportunities for differently-abled people and provides them with vital skills.
Liz Cluderay of the Artizan Café and Creative Space team told the Stray Ferret in the LCF Law Winners Lounge:
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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