Big wins for Bradford College at West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards
Bradford College scooped a trophies haul at the 2025 West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. The event saw three apprentices win their categories and another receive highly commended, alongside a Mentor of the Year award for an employer partner. Now in its fourth year, the Awards celebrate excellence across 14…
Bradford business apprentice secures double award win!
A business apprentice from Drighlington property compliance specialists Inspectas, has won two Bradford College Star Awards for being an inspirational student. Faye Oxley (19), won Business Admin Subject Student of the Year and Inspirational Student of the Year, an accolade chosen by Bradford College’s Senior leadership Team. The annual Bradford College Star Awards cover all…
Leeds College of Building celebrates success at West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards
Two Leeds College of Building higher-level apprentices have been recognised at this year’s prestigious West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. Charlie Brady, a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprentice working at EN:Able Futures, won the sought-after Higher Apprentice of the Year Award after fighting off tough regional competition. Hosted by Termrim Construction, Charlie was chosen for his…
Bradford based Garden Centre Group crowns Values Champions
A Bradford based Garden Centre Group has held a celebration lunch to honour its Values Champions. On 1st May, Yorkshire Garden Centres directors celebrated the success of the 10 Values Champions winners with a lunch at the Mezzanine Restaurant at Tong Garden Centre. Throughout 2024, the team at all seven Yorkshire Garden Centres sites voted…
University wins national award for drug overdose training partnership
The University of Bradford and New Vision/Waythrough Bradford have won a Student Nursing Times 2025 award for Partnership of the Year for an innovative drug overdose training programme. The University became the first in the country to begin training all its student nurses in the use of naloxone, a life-saving medication which can reverse overdoses…
Manningham Housing Association achieves Northern Housing Awards double
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has triumphed in two categories at the Northern Housing Awards 2025. The BME organisation – which manages more than 1,400 homes for over 6,000 residents in Bradford and Keighley – won the blue riband Landlord of the Year award at a prizegiving ceremony at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, with MHA…
Schofield Sweeney triumph at FB Yorkshire Business Hero Awards 2025
Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney is celebrating after a double win at the Yorkshire Business Hero Awards. The West Yorkshire-based firm secured the Diversity, Inclusion & Equality award for the third time in four years, with Marketing Director Ann-Marie Keighley and her team being named Marketing & Digital Disruptor of the Year award at…
GSAL Principal shortlisted for national award
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is proud to announce that Principal, Sue Woodroofe, has been shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year (Independent) in the Tes Schools Awards 2025. Now in its 17th year, the Tes Schools Awards celebrates the most outstanding teachers, leaders and support staff across the UK’s state and independent sectors. Dubbed…
Leeds College of Building named National Quality Award finalist
The Quality Team at Leeds College of Building has been selected as a finalist in The Quality Professionals Awards (QPA) for Further Education and Employability. Whittled down from over 500 nominees, the elite finalists represent the best and most inspirational quality assurance and compliance professionals in the further education and employability sectors chosen from across…
Manningham Housing Association retains world-leading position on diversity and inclusion
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has again met the global Standard for Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management – building on its unique status as the first housing association in the world to achieve it. ISO 30415 is an internationally recognised certification that endorses exemplary practices in diversity and inclusion within organisations. The accolade is awarded…
School of Management ranks Bradford’s Top 100 Businesses
Bradford’s best 100 businesses have been revealed in an annual study carried out by the University and a city newspaper. The University of Bradford’s School of Management has joined forces with the Telegraph & Argus to produce the third annual Top 100 Businesses list. The list, which celebrates the city’s biggest successes from 2024, was…
Yorkshire garden centre group is Highly Commended in a national people and culture award
The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended award in a prestigious national HR competition. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group received the accolade in the People Team of the Year category of the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class people…
North Yorkshire homebuilder awarded five stars by customers for 16th consecutive year
Leading housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has once again received the maximum five-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. This is the sixteenth year in a row that Barratt and David Wilson Homes has achieved the top five-star rating – far longer than any other major…
West Yorkshire adventure play areas win regional award
The play teams at two West Yorkshire family attractions are celebrating after winning the ‘ ‘Top Spot for Little Explorers’ category of the Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards 2025. Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor adventure play at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres beat stiff competition from Dan’s Den, Ilkley and Buttercups in Otley to win…
Manningham Housing Association shortlisted for four Northern Housing Awards
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has been shortlisted in four categories for the Northern Housing Awards 2025, including Landlord of the Year. Other prizes the Bradford-based BME association is in the running for include its Neighbourhood Services team making the cut for Northern Housing Team of the Year, and MHA Customer Panel member Tausif Mohammed being…
The University of York Enterprise Awards 2025
The University of York Enterprise Awards return on 26th June at Merchant Adventurers’ Hall! Celebrating York & North Yorkshire’s top entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. Award Categories: Outstanding Business Growth – Supported by Barclays Eagle Labs Transformational Leader Award – Sponsored by The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York Community Changemaker Award –…
Yorkshire Children’s Hospice is named Garden Centre Group’s Charity of the Year
Bradford based Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group has announced that Martin House Children’s Hospice will be its Charity of the Year for 2025, ten years after its first site at Tong supported the Wetherby based registered charity. Through a series of fund-raising events, collection boxes at the tills and a new ‘Pennies’ initiative, the teams…
AAB shortlisted for prestigious British Business Award
Leading UK and Ireland professional services firm, AAB, has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in this year’s British Business Awards, which celebrates and recognises trailblazers across the UK business community. AAB is the only company which combines both financial and professional services to feature in the shortlist for the Stellar Omada Financial Services…
Chadwick Lawrence Managing Partner wins Professional Services Leader of the Year
Neil Wilson, managing partner of Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors, was awarded Professional Services Leader of the Year at The Business Desk Yorkshire Leadership Awards last night. The Yorkshire Leadership Awards, which took place on Thursday 20 March at The Royal Armouries in Leeds, was created to celebrate people who are role models within their organisations, and…
West Yorkshire adventure play areas shortlisted in regional award
The play team at two West Yorkshire family attractions is celebrating after reaching the final of the Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards 2025. Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor adventure play at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres have been shortlisted in the Best Spot for Little Explorers category of the annual awards that champion family-friendly businesses…
Local social workers recognised in national ‘Amazing Social Worker’ awards
City of York Council is proud to announce that 15 of its social workers have each received a nationwide award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the social work profession. ‘Amazing Social Workers’ is a campaign run by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and champions exceptional work across the profession. The awards…
Bradford’s Online MBA ranked 1st in world (again) for value for money
The University of Bradford’s Distance Learning (online) MBA has been ranked 1st in the world for value for money for the second year running by the Financial Times. It was also ranked 2nd for ESG and Net Zero teaching, 4th for student demographics and 9th for career progression. The University’s Distance Learning MBA has featured in the…
GSAL student joins prestigious Children’s Commissioner youth ambassador programme
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is proud to celebrate the achievement of sixth form student, Naemi Asmerom, who has been appointed as one of only 17 youth ambassadors nationally for the Children’s Commissioner for England, following a highly competitive selection process. The youth ambassador programme, led by Dame Rachel de Souza DBE, provides young…
Bradford vying for two national student nursing awards
The University of Bradford has been shortlisted in two categories at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025. Bradford is nominated in the Partnership of the Year category, for its work with New Vision Bradford/Waythrough on overdose awareness and response training and for the Student Placement of The Year: Community award. Natalie Finch, Assistant Professor Mental…
Cross Hills based IT Firm celebrates business accolade from Theo Paphitis
Last month Comprendo IT Support & Consultancy, based in Cross Hills, was presented with their Small Business Sunday winner’s certificate by the business and retail entrepreneur, and self-confessed Shopkeeper, Theo Paphitis. At the Small Business Sunday’s15th anniversary event at the Birmingham ICC, Comprendo’s Sara Haggas accepted the accolade for the business’s winning Instagram post from…
Bradford College wins prestigious national education award
Bradford College has won ‘The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL’ category at the 2025 Association of College’s Beacon Awards. The College was the only winner from Yorkshire or Northeast England. The national Beacon awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice in further education colleges and demonstrate the far-reaching impact of colleges on…
Yorkshire garden centre group is shortlisted for a national people and culture award
The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national HR award. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has reached the final in the People Team of the Year (500 – 1,000 employees) at the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class…
Driving sustainability in business: Docuflow receives GreenMark Certification
Docuflow Ltd., a leading provider of workplace solutions and digital transformation services, is delighted to announce its recent accreditation with the prestigious GreenMark Certification. This recognition highlights the company’s strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to set the standard in corporate social responsibility. Docuflow achieved a…
Concrete technician nominated in national emerging talent award
A Bradford concrete technician has been shortlisted in a national industry awards scheme after making a positive contribution to the sector. Oscrete employee, Keiron Todd (25), made the top 10 national nominations for the concrete industry’s Emerging Talent Awards which recognise and reward the achievements and efforts of those in the early stage of their…
Bradford City AFC crowned Apprenticeship Games 2025 champions
Bradford City AFC has been crowned winner of the third annual Bradford College Apprenticeship Games, marking National Apprenticeship Week (10th – 16th February). In partnership with CBRE, the action-packed event brings together teams of apprentices and their employers for a day of fun, themed challenges. Each squad competes for the coveted Apprenticeship Games title, while also celebrating the positive…
‘AI lifeguard’ start-up wins international award
Deep Blue uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to track dozens of swimmers using existing camera networks and is already being trialled on beach and swimming pool environments in Dubai. Karl, 44, who is now into his second year of the Executive MBA, won the prestigious Start-Up of the Year Award 2025 in the AMBA &…
10 years of rewarding food industry excellence at Verner Wheelock
Food industry training expert Verner Wheelock has just announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is the training company of choice for numerous well-known food manufacturers and has trained thousands of delegates over the years. The Verner Wheelock Excellence Awards, launched 10 years ago, recognise outstanding…
York Learning rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
York Learning – City of York Council’s Adult Learning provider – has been rated ‘good’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted. York Learning offers courses and programmes to help residents of all ages learn, explore and achieve and can play a key role in helping people to get into work or expanding their skills while in…
Yorkshire shines a light on sustainability in sport
The 30th Golf Environment Awards (GEAs), hosted by STRI Group took place yesterday, 22nd January, during the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition week in Harrogate. Bringing together golf’s environmental champions from across the globe, the prestigious awards saw its 30th year of celebrations in Yorkshire, hosted by a Yorkshire-based design and management consultancy. The applications reached…
First ever regional awards celebrate excellence in infant feeding support
Winners of the inaugural Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards were announced at a special ceremony at York St John University on Wednesday 15 January. The awards celebrated the impact of individuals and organisations across the region who play a pivotal role in providing families with infant feeding support. Hull’s St Stephen’s Shopping Centre scoops…
Regal Foods CEO Younis Chaudhry awarded MBE in New Year Honours List
CEO of Regal Food Products Group Plc, Younis Chaudhry has been recognised in the New Year Honours List with an MBE for his services to business and to the community of Bradford. For over twenty years Younis Chaudhry has excelled in British business and international trade, all whilst giving back at every opportunity to the…
£50,000 awarded to charities by local manufacturer
A North Yorkshire manufacturer has continued its tradition of supporting charities and good causes with another year of generous community donations. Chemical specialist, Airedale Group, has donated £50,000 to a variety of worthwhile causes in 2024 and received recognition for its community work in the form an industry award. Amongst the recipients of this year’s…
Leeds garden centre donates ice rink session for Inclusive Skating Awards
The team at a South Leeds garden centre ice rink hosted a group of skaters for a unique awards ceremony that coincided with World Ice Skating Day on 15th December. Adrian Jack, Professional Ice Skating Coach at Bradford Ice Arena, sought an outdoor ice rink to host an awards ceremony for some of his skaters…
Bulls awarded Armed Forces Gold Covenant
Bradford Bulls are proud to announce that the club has been awarded the prestigious Armed Forces Gold Covenant, recognising their outstanding commitment to supporting the armed forces community. This award, the highest recognition under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, highlights the club’s dedication to fostering relationships with the armed forces, providing opportunities for veterans and…
The Grammar School at Leeds named Eco-School of the Year
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) has been named one of five schools nationwide to receive the prestigious Eco-Schools School of the Year Award for 2024. This accolade celebrates GSAL’s outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and its efforts to involve students and staff in creating a greener future. At the heart of GSAL’s success is…
Council presented with gold award for its support for armed forces’ members
The revalidated Gold Award has been presented yesterday (Tuesday 3 December) to City of York Council for the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme for its work to support past and serving members of the armed forces. This prestigious medal acknowledges the depth and breadth of the Council’s ongoing work since it signed the Armed…
Blossom Home Care Leeds & Wakefield earns ‘Good’ rating from CQC inspection
Blossom Home Care, a prominent provider of home care services in Leeds and Wakefield, has achieved an impressive ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their recent inspection. This recognition underscores the organisation’s dedication to delivering high-quality care and support to its clients in the community. ### Commitment to Quality Care The CQC…
The Grammar School at Leeds recognised as a leading inclusive employer for 2024
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is proud to announce its ranking at number 20 in the top 100 most inclusive UK workplaces for 2024, as published by the National Centre for Diversity. This marks another milestone for GSAL, which has retained its place in the prestigious top 100 list and continues to lead the…
Leeds College of Building students triumph at national SkillBuild competition
Leeds College of Building is celebrating after four students took podium positions at the national final of SkillBuild 2024 – the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild showcases some of the brightest talent in construction. The prestigious competition brings together highly…
Bradford garden centre group wins regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning a regional business award for its sustainability initiatives. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, won the Sustainability category of the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards that were presented last week. Yorkshire…
Bradford garden centre group wins national sustainable catering award for a second time
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after winning the Sustainability award in a national competition for the second year running. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, plus Dean’s York and Scarborough, won the Sustainability award at the 2024 Garden Centre Catering Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centre’s…
Prestigious awards win for ground-breaking sustainability project from York St John University
Living Lab’s campus food project honoured at the UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards 2024 York St John University is celebrating a second Green Gown Awards win for its pioneering Living Lab initiative. The Living Lab is a unique network of students and staff from across the University, collaborating to investigate real-life, local ecological justice…
Society named as best savings provider
Yorkshire Building Society has been named the title of Which? Recommended savings provider for 2024. The mutual – who has head office sites in Leeds and Bradford – was given the title by Which? for combining excellent customer satisfaction with market-leading accounts and rates. Last year Yorkshire Building Society paid its savings members £441m in…
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