NAA Event Review: NAA Annual Networking Dinner & Business Awards
Last month, we hosted the NAA Annual Business Awards and Networking Dinner, welcoming 230 guests to Crewe Hall, Cheshire, for a fabulous evening of networking, dining, and celebrating achievements in the industry.
We were treated to industry sector updates from Wes Jacklin, Chairman of our Directors and Advisory Board, and our Guest Speaker, Andreas Lehe, Member of the Board for Manufacturing, Bentley Motors.
We had a record number of award applications this year – thank you to all the companies that submitted an award application. Sadly, not everyone can win; however, we appreciate the time and effort that everyone puts in.
Huge Congratulations to our WINNERS & HIGHLY COMMENDED Companies:
Design & Innovation Award, Sponsored by The Abbey Group
WINNER: Leyland Trucks
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Scorpion Automotive
Digital Transformation Award, Sponsored by AMANN Threads UK
WINNER: AMC
HIGHLY COMMENDED: BCW Engineering
People & Skills Award, Sponsored by Mercury Hampton
WINNER: Briggs Automotive Company
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Blair Project
Manufacturing Excellence Award, Sponsored by JLR
WINNER: MGS Technical Plastics
HIGHLY COMMENDED: BCW Engineering
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sanko Gosei UK
Environmental & Sustainability Award, Sponsored by CEVA Logistics
WINNER: Pirelli Tyres UK
HIGHLY COMMENDED: European Metal Recycling (EMR)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mergon UK
Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Award, Sponsored by Blackpool & The Fylde College
WINNER: Emily Osborne, Supply Chain Degree Apprentice / Stellantis
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Oliver Woodcock / Technical Production Support Apprentice / Preston Technical
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sophie Reynolds / Project Management Degree Apprentice / Bentley Motors
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award, Sponsored by SMMT
WINNER: IN4 Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Blair Project
Company of the Year Award, Sponsored by Bentley Motors
WINNER: Pirelli Tyres UK
HIGHLY COMMENDED: MGS Technical Plastics
Pictured – Pirelli Tyres UK receiving their award from Sally Hepton of Bentley Motors.
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