THE BOROUGH’S finest will be honoured in the annual FM Pride of Rugby Awards next month.
Organised by Rugby FM, and supported by Cemex, the finalists have been announced for this year’s glittering awards ceremony at Coombe Abbey Hotel on Friday May 12.
Spokeswoman Jo Billings said: “The awards, now in their fifth year celebrate all of the great things that happen around here. From the leaders of our business community and our borough’s grandees to the heroic citizenship and everyday selflessness of our area’s unsung community hero’s; there are so many stories to celebrate.”
The finalists are:
Business of the Year with Cemex – Brownsover Hall Hotel; Eco-Clean & Maintenance Ltd; Lenoch Engineering Ltd; Opus VI
Small Business of the Year with The FSB – Albert’s Menswear and Formalwear; Chugg Productions Ltd; Fancy Me Ltd; SASS; Urban Beauty
Business Person of the Year with the Coventry & Warks Chamber of Commerce – Dave Hall – Albert’s Menswear and Formalwear; Louise Golding – SASS; Stuart Mackintosh – Opus VI
Town Centre Business of the Year – Albert’s Menswear and Formalwear; Oliv Ltd; SASS; Urban Beauty
Hospitality Business of the Year with Coombe Abbey -Brownsover Hall Hotel; Cinnamon Lounge; Oliv Ltd
Customer Care Award – Rainsbrook Veterinary Group; Sammie Lou Bridal Couture; SASS
Team of the Year with Keller – The Bradby Club; ConnectWELL Volunteer Team; Moriaty’s Community Café; Rugby Town Junior Football Club
Carer of the Year – Annette Collier; Betty Fallon; Dawn Thurkettle; Donna Cave; Thomas Wood
Young Achiever of the Year with nationwide Windows and Doors – Daisy Howden; Emily Inns; Leah Evans
Citizen of the Year with BT Supply Chain – Fay McSorley; Joanne Finney; Malcolm Hancock; Rachel Fordham; Rosemary & Frank Preston
Educator of the Year with Houlton – ASH Stage Productions; Brian Lowe; St Andrews Benn C of E Primary School
Long Service Volunteer of the Year with GE Power Conversion – Darron Forrest; David Norton; Jim Cave; Maria Smith; Mike Rigby
Rugby’s Pride Award with Rugby Borough Council – Bloodbikes; Hope 4; New Directions (Rugby); Rugby Autism Network; Trevor Hoyte
