The winners of the 2024 Chamber Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards are…

THE winners of the 2024 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards were announced at a black tie awards evening at Goole Academy on Friday evening (5 April).

The big winner of the night was Fisher Security Limited, which won the Large Business of the Year category and was chosen by the independent judging panel from all of the shortlisted finalists as the recipient of the Overall Business of the Year award, which was sponsored by Siemens.

Meanwhile, the organising committee chose Paul Taylor of Filstorage to receive the Tim Richardson Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his significant contribution to the local community, both through his own successful business and support for business networking activities and his passion for rugby, over many years. Paul was given a standing ovation as he made his way to the stage to be presented with his award.

The winner of each category was as follows:

Charity of the Year Award (sponsored by Jos Richardson & Son):

• Goole Amateur Boxing Club.

Environmentally Friendly Business of the Year Award (sponsored by PA Media Group):

• William’s Den

Small Business of the Year Award (sponsored by Grotech):

• Circular Renewables Limited.

Large Business of the Year Award (sponsored by Goole Times/Chronicle Publications Ltd):

• Fisher Security Limited.

Contribution to the Community Award - Charity (sponsored by Link Agency):

• Eastrington Sports Club.

New Business of the Year Award (sponsored by Danbrit):

• Badger & Bean Limited.

Training and Development Award (sponsored by Drax):

• First Avenue Training Limited.

Self Employed/Micro Business of the Year Award (sponsored by Sowerby Chartered Accountants):

• Sign With Sarah-jade.

 Marketing Excellence Award (sponsored by Filstorage):

• Footballerz Limited.

Team of the Year Award (sponsored by Fisher Security Ltd):

• Phoenix Community Radio, Goole.

Hugh Walton Contribution to the Community Award - Business (sponsored by H Walton Ltd):

• Our Goole.

Garrey Haase, Chair of the organising committee, said: “We received almost 80 entries this year, which is one of the highest numbers ever, so securing a place on the final shortlist was no mean feat!

“Well done to all of our fantastic finalists. You gave our judges a very tough task and, without you, it wouldn’t be possible for us to put on our annual celebration of everything that’s so great about doing business in the Goole and Howdenshire area.

“On behalf of myself and the awards committee, I’d like to extend our congratulations to our very deserving winners. It’s wonderful to be able to celebrate your successes and achievements with you!

“I’d also like to thank everyone who took the time to enter, our independent judging panel and all of our sponsors.

"Last but by no means least, I’d like to thank my fellow committee members, who all give up their time voluntarily to organise the awards each year.”