Wimborne and Colehill Cricket Club win the Jack Douch trophy

The Jack Douch Memorial Trophy for cricket in the Dorset community was won this year by Wimborne and Colehill CC – the club Jack used to play for. The trophy and cheque for £400 were provided by the league sponsors, The Dorset Funeral Plan, and presented by Jack’s son Peter. Wimborne won the award for developing a women’s softball section, … Read More

Yellow Buses in line for major award

Yellow Buses has been shortlisted in the most prestigious national bus industry awards for its passenger app and one hour ticket. The UK Bus Awards announced the list at a special finalist event held at the Museum of Transport in Greater Manchester. The Yellows are in the ‘Putting Passengers First Category’, which recognises the delivery of excellent customer service and … Read More

Cyber security business wins major award

Cyber security company Computer Network Defence (CND) has been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award. The Bath-based company is only the fourth business to receive the award from the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset this year. CND is one of the country’s leading cyber-security companies and combines a consultancy with a recruitment business in the growing sector. The accolade … Read More

Safety awards triumph for SMD

A Poole-based metal decking firm acclaimed for shaping Britain’s skyline has won another coveted national award.

Dorset business in line for major award

Lesley Shand funeral directors in Corfe Mullen has been nominated for a prestigious award and is up against major brands including Marks and Spencer and Heineken UK. The business is part of Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors and was put forward by MP Michael Tomlinson. The National Responsible Business Champion award 2017 is organised by The All-Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility … Read More

Sony’s disposition recognised

A British soldier who served at Blandford Camp in Dorset has been awarded the rare Deputy Commander’s Commendation, which was announced in the Queen’s birthday honours list. Ghana-born Lance Corporal Nyame Ayeh Assuon – known as Sony – joined the army a decade ago barely able to read or write. Through his hard work and the opportunities he received in … Read More

Dorset funeral directors shortlisted for award

Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have been shortlisted for a prestigious business award. The group with eight branches is in line for the Family Business of the Year Award, 2017, in the south west region. Run by Family Business United, the awards recognise the diversity, strength and depth of family firms. In the south west region there are 13 businesses … Read More

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We all like winning awards – it’s flattering, it builds self-esteem, enhances reputations and is good for business.