Deeping Business Awards 2016
The first ever Deepings Business Awards, organised by Deepings Business Club were held on Friday 30th September 2016.
The Awards were a celebration of everything that’s good about the Deepings. A chance for the community to honour its favourite businesses.
There were twelve awards presented on the night – 9 Nominated and voted for by the residents of the Deepings, making the Deepings Awards the most democratic business awards locally.
Big winners on the night were Cloudnine who won two awards – Retailer of the Year and Outstanding Customer Service and Towngate Tyres who took home the accolade of Deepings Business of the Year as well as the practical excellence award.
Dick Callow of Callows in Market Deeping was awarded a lifetime achievement award to commemorate his 60 years of service to the Town.
Commenting on the awards Andy Pelling – Chairman of the business club said “It has been a huge success, there are some great businesses in the Deepings and tonight has proved just how proud the community is of them.”
Approximately 160 people attended the black tie event which was held at the Deepings School.
Following the success of the evening the Awards are set to become an annual event.
Winners
Best Service Company – 26 Letters
Practical Excellence Award – Towngate Tyres
Health and Well Being Award – The Beauty Retreat
Excellence in Hospitality – Lilli’s Tea Room
Retailer of the Year – Cloudnine
Service To the Community – The Boundary
Design Arts and Crafts Award – Productive Design
Outstanding Customer Service – Cloudnine
The Media Award – I’d rather be in Deeping
Commitee Awards
These are an additional three awards that are not voted for by the public, two are in the gift of the Business Club committee and the final is chosen between all the winners above.
Chairman’s Award – Deeping Rugby Club
Lifetime Achievement Award – Dick Callow
and finally, the award that can only be won by one of the category winners:
Deepings Business of the Year – Towngate Tyres
