High Street Heroes Celebrate
NORTHALLERTON’S HIGH STREET HEROES CELEBRATE
Inspirational managers and staff were honoured in the inaugural Love Northallerton Business Awards.
The ceremony, which took place virtually because of coronavirus restrictions, recognised the High Street heroes who go the extra mile for their clients and are passionately committed to excellent customer service
There were 12 award categories for the 200-plus members of Northallerton Business Improvement District (BID), covering everything from small beauty and hairdressing shops to the town’s biggest retailers.
Thousands watched the celebrations via YouTube and social media platforms, with interviews of the lucky winners pre-recorded.
The awards were compered by resident local radio presenter Tim Lichfield, formerly of Minster FM, who will join new station YorkMix when it launches in January.
“We’d like to say a big thanks to Tim and all our sponsors who made the event possible,” says Northallerton BID manager Graham Bell.
“These awards have certainly given businesses something to celebrate in lockdown. The show brought out wonderful stories of devoted business owners and staff who are so proud of what they bring to the town. These are the people who make Northallerton truly special.”
As well as the main awards, a special trophy was presented to Hayley Thompson, owner of Maid in North Yorkshire, who has overcome serious health issues to expand her thriving cleaning services business.
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Professional Service Business of the Year
Sponsored by Barkers
Finalists Colin Hutson Accounting
Darlington Building Society
Hambleton Community Action
Winner: Colin Hutson Accounting
Small Business Award
Sponsored by Lewis & Cooper
Finalists Maid in North Yorkshire
Maxwell’s of Northallerton
Mitchells Newsagents
J Thompson Butchers
Winner: J Thompson Butchers
Large Retailer of the Year
Sponsored by Hambleton District Council
Finalists Barkers
Lewis & Cooper
Tesco
Winner: Barkers
Health, Hair & Beauty Business of the Year
Sponsored by Colin Hutson Accounting
Finalists Élan Salons
Hair & Beauty Secrets
Scyzory
Sonny Playforth Hairdressing
Winner: Hair & Beauty Secrets
Food & Drink Business of the Year
Sponsored by Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd
Finalists Joe Cornish Gallery Café
Lewis & Cooper Tea Rooms
The Central Coffee House
The Tithe Bar
Winner: Lewis & Cooper
Best Customer Service Award
Sponsored by The Potting Shed
Finalists Élan Salons
Hair & Beauty Secrets
Joe Cornish Gallery Café
Maxwell’s of Northallerton
Winner: Maxwell’s of Northallerton
Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Yorkshire Fireplaces
Finalists Andrew Sykes (Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd)
Harriet Nelson (Colin Hutson Accounting)
Mollie Brewer (Scyzory)
Winner: Andrew Sykes (Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd)
Employee of the Year
Sponsored by Wykeland Group
Finalists Chloe Winfield (Hair and Beauty Secrets)
Christine Taylor (Scyzory)
Dawn Wilson (Barkers)
Ruth Wilkinson (Mitchells Newsagents)
Winner: Ruth Wilkinson (Mitchells Newsagents)
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Bettys
Finalists Hambleton Community Action
Maid in North Yorkshire
Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd
Winner: Walter Thompson (Contractors) Ltd
Businesswoman of the Year
Sponsored by The Federation of Small Businesses
Finalists Hayley Thompson (Maid in North Yorkshire)
Jacqui Fedyszyn (Scyzory)
Julie Hutson (Colin Hutson Accounting)
Sabrina McKee (Lewis & Cooper)
Winner: Julie Hutson (Colin Hutson Accounting)
Community Spirit Award
Sponsored by Scyzory
Finalists Chris Knight from Tesco
Hambleton Community Action
M&Co
Yorkshire Fireplaces
Winner: M&Co
Special Award
Hayley Thompson (Maid in North Yorkshire)