awards

08 Mar 2023
A dyslexia campaigner from Shropshire has enjoyed a right royal day out after officially being made an MBE by Princess Anne at a special investiture ceremony. Elizabeth Wilkinson, who has worked tirelessly to promote the skills and successes of people with dyslexia, went to Windsor Castle today (Wednesday, March 8) to receive the honour awarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours last year. She went...
06 Jan 2023
Oteley Estate, based in Ellesmere has been shortlisted to win a Countryside Alliance Award in the Rural Enterprise Category.   The Awards received over seventeen thousand nominations this year, so Oteley Estate has done extremely well to be nominated. The Awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of British food & farming, enterprise, and heritage through small, hard-working...
Award winners Victoria Ward, Andy Pagett and Corrie Ellis
05 Dec 2022
Several of the top performing employees at a leading Shropshire construction company have been recognised in its annual awards.     Knockin based Pave Aways handed out several accolades at its annual staff Christmas party at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on December 2.     Trainee of the year went to quantity surveyor Victoria Ward with accounts and payroll officer Corrie Ellis winning employee...
The Pave Aways team at Harlescott Junior School
21 Nov 2022
A Shropshire building contractor has been highly commended for its construction of net zero carbon school facilities at an awards ceremony celebrating the top property projects in the West Midlands.    Pave Aways Building Contractors received the award for its work at Harlescott Junior School in the West Midlands Property Awards at Birmingham’s Metropole Hotel on November 17.    The £9.1m project...
Joseph McArdle speaking at a UK 5G Innovation Network event.
20 Sep 2022
The work of a University director and partners to enhance rural services with the latest wireless mobile technology is in the running for a trio of national awards. Joseph McArdle, Director of Health and Medical Innovation and Transformation at the University of Chester’s Business School, and lead for the Digital Solutions programme based at University Centre Shrewsbury, has supported the...
07 Sep 2022
A special ceremony has been held by a Shropshire charity to celebrate the success of young learners who have overcome a mix of challenges to gain the skills and qualifications required ready for the world of work or further training. Landau, which runs its study programme for 16-19 year olds, held its graduation event on August 31 at Casey’s in Donnington with 37 learners receiving certificates...
31 Aug 2022
Shropshire crafters and makers are being sought to showcase their products at a national award ceremony being held in Shropshire later this month. The Dyslexia Awards will take place at Enginuity in Ironbridge on September 24 and will showcase the achievements and talents of dyslexics nationwide. The event will be attended by around 120 guests and the celebrations will be livestreamed up and down...
15 Aug 2022
A partner at a leading Shropshire financial firm has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Twenty-two-year old Josh Timbrell – who was made a partner at Q Commercial Finance just three years after he first joined the company – has been shortlisted for the Rising Star of the Year award at the 2022 Commercial Broker awards. The awards are organised by the National Association of...
Energy Meter on home table
05 Aug 2022
The success of a pioneering project aimed at reducing carbon emissions and tackling fuel poverty should pave the way for similar projects across the region, the chief executive of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership said today. Rachel Laver says she is delighted that the Marches LEP-funded scheme – to install green energy systems into 68 existing homes and a further 11 new builds – has been...
Photo of Elizabeth Wilkinson, The Dyslexia Awards founder
29 Jun 2022
A dyslexic mum made MBE has taken her annual award scheme national to shine a light on the talents of dyslexic individuals UK-wide as well as educators and employers who consistently inspire and empower people with dyslexia to reach their full potential. Elizabeth Wilkinson, who has successfully run The Dyslexia Awards in Shropshire since 2015, said it was time to showcase the diverse skills and...
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