Winning awards for their work
ROUND-UP OF PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS SHOWING EXCELLENCE
LEICESTERSHIRE County Council has ranked as a Gold Tier council for its commitment to being more environmentally sustainable.
The authority finished in the top third of county councils in Uswitch’s first Green Council Report.
It scored highly for the use of renewable installations on site, such as solar panels, an air source heat pump, and a biomass system; having four electric vehicles in its fleet; being on a renewable tariff; and running eco-friendly initiatives.
Thomas Potts, from Thomas Hairdressing group, has been named Manager of the Year, sponsored by Kao Salon Division at the Hairdressing Journal (HJ) British Hairdressing Business Awards.
Thomas, whose business is based in Oakham, said: ‘I have been entering awards since I started hairdressing and to win this one means the absolute world.
“I can’t wait to get back to the salon and share this with my clients and staff.
“It’s going to mean a lot to them as they’re so hugely supportive of everything we do.”
Jayne Lewis-Orr, executive director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards, said: ‘A successful salon business relies on excellent leadership.
“Thomas has demonstrated an ability to motivate and think on his feet, even in the most turbulent times, and should be incredibly proud of this remarkable achievement.”
Rotherwood Healthcare, a Mountsorre business which operates seven care homes across the West Midlands, has won the Best for Training and Development award at the Care Home Awards.
The national annual awards recognise excellence and innovation in care home operations and management.
Chief executive John Fennell said: “We are thrilled with the success at this year’s awards.
“It is great to be recognised for the excellent package of benefits and career development opportunities available to team members at Rotherwood.” Welcomm Communications has won a fifth consecutive O2 partner of the year award.
The Market Harborough business was named Excel Partner of The Year.
Chief executive Aidan Piper said: “Receiving an award from one of the UK’s largest mobile networks for a fifth consecutive year has blown everyone at Welcomm away.”