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South Yorkshire’s Best Honoured Businesses across the region were recognised at the annual Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards, held in Rotherham.

This year’s awards saw 14 businesses, charities and individuals honoured at the prestigious awards ceremony, as they battled against a shortlist of 5 in each category.

Cannon Hall Farm, located near Barnsley, was crowned the Universal Components Business of the Year, after triumphing over the evenings competition.

The ceremony, hosted by BBC Radio Sheffield’s Andy Giddings, was held at Magna with 480 guests in attendance to celebrate the achievements of the shortlisted individuals and organisations, sponsored by RNN Group.

The evenings individual awards were presented to Jacob Fox of Berneslai Homes, winner of the Apprentice of

the Year award and Allan Ogle of Hallam FM’s Cash for Kids who picked up the Business Person of the Year award. The Chamber presented a special Lifetime Achievement award to Edward Naylor of Naylor Industries PLC for his hard work and devotion to the local community.

Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive, Andrew Denniff said; “As always the evening was superb, reflecting all that is best in our Region. My congratulations go out to all of our winners and especially Cannon Hall Farm, the Business of the Year.

congratulate themselves in contributing to another successful event.”

This year also saw the Chamber present their Charity of the Year award, sponsored by Fortem, to City Hearts UK, who received £3,000 prize money and will become this year’s Chamber Charity of the Year.

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Business of the Year 2016 This award meant an awful lot to everyone at Universal Components, it was recognition of the 2 years hard work by everyone involved that helped us move to Barnsley, but also a very humbling moment, to know that we were amongst great thriving local businesses who are achieving great things in their respective industries.

In-fact, this award was just the beginning, in the past year alone the UC (as we are known to our family) has expanded and employed 38 more staff to bolster an already thriving team.

We have acquired EAG who are an automotive parts business based in Normanton, West Yorkshire who have big plans to use the UC DNA to grow just like we have.

The last year also saw the inception of our own Land Rover parts company getoffroad.com into something very special that is already being noticed in the industry.

We are very excited about the future of UC as we expand our family further, but also about the future of local businesses in the region as they continue to thrive.

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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Cannon Hall Farm crowned ‘Best of the Best’ at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards.

The origins of the 2017 Barnsley and Rotherham Business of the Year were first laid more than four centuries ago.

Cannon Hall Farm was singled out for praise amongst judges for the way in which owner Roger Nicholson drew on his lifelong commitment and passion for farming, stared adversity in the eye and made 2016 his best year of trading to date.

itself as the best attraction of its kind in the UK. In 2016, it achieved its best financial results to date, turning over £7.68 million and employing more than 250 people. Now aged 74, Roger continues to often be first out in the morning and the last to finish at night and everything that happens on site reflects his attitude and passion for all things farming.

Roger’s association with Cannon Hall Farm began in 1957 when the manor estate was broken up. His father purchased the farm, but little did Roger know that within twelve months, the then sixteen year old would be running the business.

Throughout the year the farm hosts a variety of successful events, allowing more full-time staff to be employed, whilst the Cannon Hall Food Festival has become an event which attracts tens of thousands of visitors over four days in August.

Farming, particularly for smaller farms has always been a difficult way to earn a living and by the 1980s the prospects for Roger’s farm were looking bleak.

Spiralling debts meant the business was faced with a stark choice: diversify or close.

Despite the success enjoyed in the tourism sector, Cannon Hall Farm remains very much a working farm, producing beef, pork and lamb alongside bakery products including its famous pie. The result is a completely joined up business bringing together all aspects of the food, retail and service industry on the same site.

Never being someone to roll over without a fight, Roger began drawing up plans to transform his farm, developing ambitious plans to open the farm to the public as a tourist attraction.

Today, Cannon Hall Farm has established

David Kernahan, Chief Executive of Universal Components said, “Cannon Hall Farm have proven over a significant amount of time what a progressive and

forward-thinking business they are. The great vision they had many years ago has come to together with plenty of hard work and dedication now employing 250 people. The facilities and produce that they provide to their customers are first class. They truly are a credit to the area.”

Roger Nicholson of Cannon Hall Farm said, “I would like to thank everyone so much, it was truly unexpected for us to win the Business of the Year Award.

We also accepted a 60 year Salute to Business on the evening, it has been a long journey for us and it has been my journey. The farm has been my life and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. We had a great evening and we’re all really proud to have won this award.

It really is a team effort and we couldn’t have done it without the fantastic team back at the farm, who work so hard and do such a great job welcoming hundreds thousands of visitors every year.”

Since 2015, Roger has invested more than £2.5 million in Cannon Hall Farm, resulting in growth of 22% across the business in 2016, following¬ growth of 29% the previous year. www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk

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CHARITY OF THE YEAR

City Hearts UK win the hearts of the Judges Charity of the Year winners, City Hearts UK receive a £3,000 prize donation and become the Chamber’s Charity of the Year.

The charity, which restore the lives of vulnerable and exploited men, women and children, were awarded with the Charity of the Year award at the 2017 Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards and received a donation of £3000 prize money.

The award sponsor Fortem, who were part of the judging panel for this category said; “The number of volunteers that support charity work in our communities is to be applauded. It’s so difficult to pick a “Charity of the Year” when you are presented with such deserving winners, but when 773 words move you to tears, you know you have a winner!

“Enhancing life chances is at the heart of what we do at Fortem and this is certainly the same at City Hearts UK.” Kirsty Wilson, South Yorkshire Regional Manager of City Hearts UK said, “We are very thankful and honoured to be chosen as charity of the year. The £3,000 donation from Fortem and the Chamber will help us to provide a much needed service for trafficked children that have come into the area.”

In the past 12 months City Hearts has housed over 245 women and men rescued from modern day slavery in the UK, alongside 155 children who have

been directly affected by trafficking and modern slavery. In South Yorkshire City Hearts have increasingly seen a lot of children being rescued from modern slavery. There was an increasing demand to give these children back their potential, after them being kept as slaves.

City Hearts started a child therapeutic programme in the summer of 2016 to provide children a safe place to play, a safe place to show their emotions and just to be a child.

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SteelPhalt Harsco Business Community Impact Award XPO LOGISTICS KEN PERRITT ACCOUNT DIRECTOR “XPO are proud to be an integral part of the local business community and once again the value of the Chamber shines through. Winning this award has given recognition to all our staff that has been involved in the volunteering activities and projects, supporting our local communities and schools.”

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We’re truly flattered to have been chosen from such a large number of quality entries and so we’d like to thank the judges for recognising the phenomenal growth we’ve enjoyed since our launch in 2008.”

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“Everything from the ground up has always been tailored and targeted at providing our customers with the best possible products, services and support.

“To be recognised for this regionally with such a prestigious award means everything and is recognition to all our hard work and dedication to our customers.”

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Enterprising Barnsley Most Promising New Business Award BLISS INTERNET (TREETON) LTD CHRIS FOULSTONE MANAGING DIRECTOR “We would like to thank the Chamber, Enterprising Barnsley and the judging panel for this award. It really does mean a lot to us, it’s an honour to receive it especially given the quality demonstrated by other businesses nominated.

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Airmaster and Mitsubishi Electric Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Award CANNON HALL FARM DAVID NICHOLSON DIRECTOR “It’s really heart-warming to win an award like this from the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards. We’re really proud of the staff at the farm and grateful for the hard work they put in that goes into keeping an attraction with so many parts running smoothly. We have a great team here and without the amazing contribution they make, we couldn’t be the award winning destination we are.”

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Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award EDWARD NAYLOR NAYLOR INDUSTRIES PLC Edward is the fourth generation of this 127-year-old family firm. When he took the reins, it was ailing £12m turnover manufacturer of clay pipes in a declining market. Edward transformed Naylor into a diverse group of six businesses with its heart in Barnsley and a spread throughout the UK, a £50m turnover, employing over 400 people and sales into 65 countries. Edward has devoted his life to his family’s legacy. His determination and hard graft alongside his business acumen and experience in international commerce have led the business to profitability, stability and a shining example of success.

Edward Naylor said, “I’m very honoured to receive this award which I have accepted on behalf of the fantastic team at Naylor, who have helped diversify and modernise our business and make it what it is today.”

The Company makes time for its social responsibilities as well as its growth plans. Volunteer employees form vibrant focus groups tackling various topics including Gender Diversity, Environment; Energy Saving; Employee

Consultation. Naylor is engaged with local schools, colleges and charities helping to prepare young people for the world of work and into careers in manufacturing and engineering.

Edward is the head and heart of the business; loved and looked up to in a way that many businesses leaders today can only imagine and yet Naylor is a modern and thriving Company, competing and succeeding in the 21st Century. Barnsley should be very proud. Edward is unforgettable, larger than life and still the hardest working member of Team Naylor.

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SALUTE TO BUSINESS

Longstanding Patron Celebrates 130 years in Business Barnsley Football Club, has been celebrating a significant milestone this year, which was the oldest Salute to Business honoured at the Awards Ceremony. has been recognised in this way. Many of our colleagues are avid supporters of Barnsley Football Club and as such they will be equally proud of the heritage and achievements of the club over recent years. Well done to all concerned past and present, well deserved.”

The club joined in the celebrations at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards where they received a Salute to Business award, presented by the Chamber’s President, Lisa Pogson and Chief Executive, Andrew Denniff, along with sponsor Ken Perritt, Account Director of XPO Logistics.

Commercial Manger of Barnsley Football Club, Ian Leech said; “Back on September 17th 1887, Barnsley St. Peter’s faced off against Manor House of Ward Green in what was its first official match as a football club.

Now, 130 years and a whole lot of history later including a recent double at Wembley, winning the JPT Trophy and confirming promotion by

defeating Millwall, Barnsley Football Club look to establish themselves in the Championship, arguably the most competitive league in world football?”

Account Director of XPO Logistics, Ken Perritt said; “We are absolutely delighted that Barnsley Football Club

The team, nicknamed “the Tykes” were founded in 1887 by Reverend Tiverton Preedy under the name Barnsley St. Peter’s. In 1897 the team dropped “St Peter’s” to become simply Barnsley.

There has been many challenges for Barnsley over the past 130 years, but now the team are finally on an up after making it back into the Championship after last year’s successful win at Wembley Stadium.

Salute to local businesses Businesses were recognised during a special segment of Salute to Business presentations at this year’s awards.

Firstly, celebrating 25 years in business, Airmaster Air Conditioning offer mechanical services and maintenance to businesses all around the UK. The company was established in 1992

by Richard Pogson, an experienced engineer working from home. His work ethic allowed the company to grow into a well-established and reputable organisation, earning respect within his industry as being able to offer a first class service at a competitive price.

Celebrating 50 years in business was MKB Solicitors LLP, known originally as Mills Kemp and Brown, MKB was formed by the merger of W. Winter Kemp and Co. and JD Driver, Mills and Co. on 1st July 1967. Expansion was seen in 2000 as the firm merged with Hinchliffe Baker with a rebranding taking place prior to the turn of the decade upon the firm incorporating as an LLP. The firm really is a Barnsley success story and, as such, very grateful to the

support from people of Barnsley for the past 50 years.

Celebrating 60 years in business was Cannon Hall Farm, who are both a fully functioning working farm and a UK tourist attraction. The farm has been in the Nicholson family since 1957, when Charles Nicholson bought the farm. The farm now belongs to Roger Nicholson and his family who have worked tirelessly to make it a success.

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