People, businesses, and organisations who go the extra mile to help others across Ashfield have been awarded for their unwavering dedication.

The Discover Ashfield Awards 2024, organised by Ashfield District Council and sponsored by Matthew & Tannert Ltd, saw community leaders, businesses, and residents take the spotlight for a night of celebration at Kirkby Leisure Centre.

Now in its fifth year, the awards celebrate those in Ashfield and their achievements over the past 12 months.

There were 17 categories up for grabs with several new additions to recognise the work of local businesses and groups in the district.

Coun Jason Zadrozny, leader of the council, said: “What a wonderful night. It was great to see so many inspiring people from across Ashfield all come together for an evening of celebration.

“Ashfield has so many unique businesses, people who go out of their way to help others and organisations that are there for the people who need them most. It is only right that they are celebrated for everything they have done for their community.

“It’s great to see these awards growing bigger and stronger each year. I can’t wait to do it all again next year.”

This year’s winners were:

Best High Street Business — Winner, Arc Cinema; Highly Commended – Team Prom.
Best Start-up Business of the Year (sponsored by Matthew & Tannert Ltd) — Winners, Sisters Polish Shop and The Beauty Garden.
Best Business of the Year — Winners, FireRock Brewing Co, Linwood Raker Ltd, and Héroux-Devtek UK.
Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance — Winner, Kip McGrath; Highly commended, Michaela Gregory.
Community Champion — Winner, Mike Harris.
Graduate Retention Provider — Winner, Innovation Nottinghamshire.
Green Ashfield (sponsored by Héroux-Devtek UK) — Winner, Hucknall Wildlife Group.
Lifeskills Provider — Winner, Sinead Higgins.
Outstanding Organisation — Winner, The Tin Hat Centre; Highly commended, Ashfield Play Forum.
Phenomenal Project — Winner, ATTFE Community Stars Volunteer Programme.
Superhero — Winners, Callum Winterton and Gary Jordan.
Very Important Volunteer (sponsored by Matthew & Tannert Ltd) — Winners, Tony Newbury and William Hickman.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year — Winner, Amayah Stone
Place to Visit — Winner, Adventures.
Entrepreneur of the Year — Winners, Carl Ellis and Lee Mason.
Outstanding Partner — Winners, Everyone Active, Digital Skills Provider, and ATTFE College.
Special Recognition — Winners, Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy, Ken Burrows Ltd, A Wass Funeral Directors, and Steve Wallace.
Chairman’s Business Award — Winner, Linwood Raker Ltd.
Chairman’s Community Award — Winners, Hucknall Rotary Club, Sutton Rotary Club, and Kirkby Rotary Club.