Celebrations have continued this month as winning organisations from this year’s NNBN Awards have been reflecting on the night and on their wins.Among the winners were Animal Focused, an organisation dedicated to improving animal welfare by providing training for people working with animals.Vicky Skinner, Founder of Animal Focused, said: "We are absolutely overwhelmed to have won the Start Up Business of the Year. It has been a whirlwind 18 months since we established, and this recognition is the icing on the cake. We knew we had a unique offering with our Dogs in Schools course but this to be recognised...

04 November, 2024

Corby-based See Limited has won the prestigious Green Award at this year’s NNBN Awards, which recognise and celebrate innovative and enterprising businesses, charities and organisations within Northamptonshire.The group holding company, responsible for three businesses involved in the supply, distribution and fabrication of wood veneer and decorative laminate panels, was recognised in a night of celebration at the Mercure Hotel Northampton for their work in establishing four key initiatives to help contribute to the global effort to fight against climate change.This includes the implementation of an Annual Carbon Footprint Report; the formation of an internal team to focus on implementing initiatives...

08 October, 2024

The Northamptonshire awards season kicked off in style with the NNBN Awards – hosting a record number of attendees at the newly branded Mercure Hotel Northampton.These awards, which have doubled in size since launching last year, were a fitting reflection of the diversity and scale of the innovation and creativity Northamptonshire is famed for - with winners ranging from corporate giants through to micro businesses, charities and well know local brand and people.Winners included Charity of the Year Community Law Service, whose CEO Sarah Hayle was presented with a £1,000 cheque on the night. Enterprise awards were presented to Barclays...

07 October, 2024

The catering has been finalised, trophies delivered and our finalists are now getting ready for the big night – if you want to join in the fun you’ll need to act quickly.There are now only three tables left to purchase for this year’s NNBN awards, which are being held at the Mercure Hotel Northampton on Friday, 4th October.A huge range of finalists are in the running for the 2024 NNBN awards, including businesses big and small, tourism venues, design companies, salons, museums, a gym, florist and a number of charities.NNBN Director Simon Cox said “If you want to join us...

07 September, 2024

Enterprising organisations, creative charities, design companies, photographers, hair salons and an array of businesses small and large from across Northamptonshire have today been shortlisted in the 2024 NNBN Awards.Over the last few months award applications have been flocking into the team at the NNBN Awards – a prestigious awards ceremony launched for the first time last year.Today the wait is over, with a broad range of finalists announced across the 14 categories and the awards ceremony set to take place at the Mercure Hotel Northampton on Friday, 4th October.NNBN Director Simon Cox said “More than 60 inspiring, innovative organisations are...

01 August, 2024

A successful awards event first launched last year to celebrate Northamptonshire businesses, charities and organisations is back – with organisers announcing a larger venue, new categories and more sponsorship opportunities for 2024.The NNBN Awards, which in 2023 attracted more than 180 award submissions to its 12 categories, is once again being supported by generous event sponsor Wilson Browne Solicitors.Inspiring individuals, environmental projects, charities, start-ups, tourist attractions and established businesses in Northamptonshire entered the NNBN Awards in 2023 and are being invited to do the same this year.The 2024 NNBN Awards website will go live with category information on April 1st,...

07 March, 2024

BHVA (Beccy Hurrell Voice & Arts Limited), a beacon of wellbeing and artistic innovation, has been celebrating with businesses across Northamptonshire at the recent Northamptonshire Business Awards and NNBN Awards. The creative arts coaching company has won two awards, underpinning its commitment to business growth and positive community impact.BHVA was crowned ‘Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year’ at the NNBN Business Awards, held at Kettering Park Hotel. This prestigious accolade recognises the company's unwavering dedication to promoting wellbeing through the arts within many different settings throughout Kettering and Northamptonshire.Director Lindsey Atkins said "We may be small, but we are...

05 December, 2023

Amazing apprentice Amber Thorpe won the much-coveted Special Recognition prize at the inaugural NNBN Awards, after being described as “one to watch” in her industry.Amber, who works for thriving car and van leasing broker, Silverstone Leasing, won the title at Kettering Park Hotel which hosted the county’s newest awards scheme on Friday.The NNBN Awards are dedicated to celebrating inspiring individuals, innovative businesses and committed charities across Northamptonshire.Amber, who joined the customer care team at Silverstone Leasing just a year ago, quickly slotted into the culture of the company and stepped up when her colleague went on maternity leave.She undertook a...

12 October, 2023

On Friday night, Northampton Saints Foundation received the prestigious title of Charity of the Year at the NNBN Business Awards, held at Kettering Park Hotel & Spa. The award received by the Foundation, recognised their outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to young people and the community over the past academic year.Having achieved a successful four-year run with the Kettering Business Awards, the NNBN awards ceremony was introduced to encompass all of Northamptonshire."Our team are thrilled to win Charity of the Year" said Catherine Deans, Managing Director at Northampton Saints Foundation "This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our...

09 October, 2023

A can making plant, voice and arts academy, Elizabethan summer house, Indian restaurant and an organisation providing meals for busy parents -  just a few of the outstanding winners unveiled at last night's NNBN Awards.Earlier this year more than 170 submissions were made to the county’s newest awards scheme, with these NNBN Awards dedicated to celebrating inspiring individuals, innovative businesses and committed charities across Northamptonshire.At last night’s awards ceremony, held at Kettering Park Hotel, the finalists gathered and the winners were unveiled.Ball Corporation, whose cutting-edge, 56,000m² aluminium can-making plant in Barton Seagrave opened at the start of this year, scooped...

07 October, 2023

Our next feature in the build up to the NNBN Awards taking on Friday at Kettering Park Hotel & Spa is with John from Accommodation Concern.John is a Finalist at this year’s NNBN Awards in the Special Recognition Award category kindly sponsored by Tresham College.So let us meet John and understand a bit more about Accommodation Concern.“I'm the Advice Service Manager at Accommodation Concern in Kettering. We're here to help people across Northamptonshire who are having a tough time. Whether it's sorting out debts, giving advice on housing, or helping someone claim the right benefits, our team is on it....

05 October, 2023