HAMBLETON BUSINESSES CELEBRATE...

Nine local businesses are celebrating after taking top prizes at Hambleton’s last ever business awards ceremony.

They were honoured for being the top in the district for everything from championing apprentices and family businesses, to providing the best customer service.

It was the sixth annual awards ceremony by the district council – but with local government reorganization coming next month, and Hambleton merging with the other eight councils in North Yorkshire, it will be the last it hosts.

“These awards have given us a great opportunity to highlight some of the people and businesses here in Hambleton - recognizing their range and diversity as well as their achievements and those of the people who work for them,” said Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Peter Wilkinson.

“It’s also given us the chance to reflect on the many success stories and achievements across our district over the last few years as Hambleton District council draws to a close.”

“The quality of the entries has been outstanding - even better than in previous years – and it gave the judges a real challenge in deciding who should be honoured!

That was especially true with the Service Excellence award where we received more than 40 nominations.

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