Awards Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/awards/ Hopping Between Hubs Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:34:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 AS MUSIC GCSE RESULTS ROLL IN, ONE IN THREE PARENTS CALL FOR MORE MUSIC LESSONS AT SCHOOL https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/as-music-gcse-results-roll-in-one-in-three-parents-call-for-more-music-lessons-at-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=as-music-gcse-results-roll-in-one-in-three-parents-call-for-more-music-lessons-at-school https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/as-music-gcse-results-roll-in-one-in-three-parents-call-for-more-music-lessons-at-school/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:34:14 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/as-music-gcse-results-roll-in-one-in-three-parents-call-for-more-music-lessons-at-school/ As teenagers across the country eagerly – or perhaps apprehensively – await their GCSE results, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s latest research finds that more than four in five (86%) parents feel more could be done to engage their children in classical and orchestral music.   The bigger picture for music education at GCSE level remains […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/as-music-gcse-results-roll-in-one-in-three-parents-call-for-more-music-lessons-at-school/feed/ 0 Cares Laboratory shortlisted for International Trade Honour at 2026 Sheffield Business Awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/cares-laboratory-shortlisted-for-international-trade-honour-at-2026-sheffield-business-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cares-laboratory-shortlisted-for-international-trade-honour-at-2026-sheffield-business-awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/cares-laboratory-shortlisted-for-international-trade-honour-at-2026-sheffield-business-awards/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:52:49 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/cares-laboratory-shortlisted-for-international-trade-honour-at-2026-sheffield-business-awards/ Cares Laboratory, the South Yorkshire-based company behind award-winning household cleaning brand Vamoosh, has been shortlisted for the International Trade Award at the 2026 Sheffield Business Awards, following a period of significant global expansion. The Barnsley-based business has been named as one of three finalists for the award, which recognises companies that have excelled in global […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/cares-laboratory-shortlisted-for-international-trade-honour-at-2026-sheffield-business-awards/feed/ 0 Dr Jorge Castañeda To Receive “Brain Of The Year 2025–2026” Award From The Brain Trust Charity (Uk) https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dr-jorge-castaneda-to-receive-brain-of-the-year-2025-2026-award-from-the-brain-trust-charity-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dr-jorge-castaneda-to-receive-brain-of-the-year-2025-2026-award-from-the-brain-trust-charity-uk https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dr-jorge-castaneda-to-receive-brain-of-the-year-2025-2026-award-from-the-brain-trust-charity-uk/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:33:49 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dr-jorge-castaneda-to-receive-brain-of-the-year-2025-2026-award-from-the-brain-trust-charity-uk/ Recognition honours global contributions to mental literacy, leadership thinking, and cognitive development in the AI era. [LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – February 5, 2026] – The Brain Trust Charity (UK) has announced that Dr Jorge Castañeda will be honoured with the Brain of the Year 2025/2026 award, recognising his work advancing mental literacy and its practical […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dr-jorge-castaneda-to-receive-brain-of-the-year-2025-2026-award-from-the-brain-trust-charity-uk/feed/ 0 Nottinghamshire resident named as finalist in Caremark’s 2025 ‘The Incredibles’ national awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nottinghamshire-resident-named-as-finalist-in-caremarks-2025-the-incredibles-national-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nottinghamshire-resident-named-as-finalist-in-caremarks-2025-the-incredibles-national-awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nottinghamshire-resident-named-as-finalist-in-caremarks-2025-the-incredibles-national-awards/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:56:11 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149602 With over 6,500 care assistants across more than 140 Caremark offices throughout the UK, the selection process was particularly competitive. ‘The Incredibles’ awards celebrate the contributions of care assistants who demonstrate an exceptional dedication to providing outstanding care. Lucy stood out for her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of her customers, offering not only […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/nottinghamshire-resident-named-as-finalist-in-caremarks-2025-the-incredibles-national-awards/feed/ 0 Lincolnshire Primary School Wins National Award for Food and Fitness https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lincolnshire-primary-school-wins-national-award-for-food-and-fitness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lincolnshire-primary-school-wins-national-award-for-food-and-fitness https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lincolnshire-primary-school-wins-national-award-for-food-and-fitness/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:05:47 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=146813 A primary school in Spalding has received national recognition for its inspiring approach to helping children eat well and stay active. St John the Baptist Primary School has been named winner of the Food for Fitness Award in the Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards. The honour celebrates schools that go above and beyond to […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lincolnshire-primary-school-wins-national-award-for-food-and-fitness/feed/ 0 BAKKAVOR WINS TOP HONOURS FOR APPRENTICESHIP AND GRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN THEJOBCROWD 2025-2026 RANKINGS https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bakkavor-wins-top-honours-for-apprenticeship-and-graduate-programmes-in-thejobcrowd-2025-2026-rankings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bakkavor-wins-top-honours-for-apprenticeship-and-graduate-programmes-in-thejobcrowd-2025-2026-rankings https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bakkavor-wins-top-honours-for-apprenticeship-and-graduate-programmes-in-thejobcrowd-2025-2026-rankings/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:32:05 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bakkavor-wins-top-honours-for-apprenticeship-and-graduate-programmes-in-thejobcrowd-2025-2026-rankings/ Bakkavor, the UK’s leading fresh prepared food producer, has been named the overall winner in the ‘Top Consumer Goods & FMCG Companies’ category by TheJobCrowd for both its Apprenticeship and Graduate Programmes for 2025-2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Bakkavor’s Apprenticeship Programme has topped the rankings, outperforming other major employers such as Barclays, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/bakkavor-wins-top-honours-for-apprenticeship-and-graduate-programmes-in-thejobcrowd-2025-2026-rankings/feed/ 0 Derby school launches salon to help students style their future https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-school-launches-salon-to-help-students-style-their-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derby-school-launches-salon-to-help-students-style-their-future https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-school-launches-salon-to-help-students-style-their-future/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:01:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=145068 A Derby school, dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties, has launched a salon where students can gain valuable hair and beauty qualifications. St Clare’s School, in Mickleover, is a special school for pupils between the ages of 11 and 16. Rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors – and part of the Esteem Multi Academy Trust – it […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-school-launches-salon-to-help-students-style-their-future/feed/ 0 North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College celebrates two finalists in prestigious Nestle Toque d’Or competition https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/north-warwickshire-and-south-leicestershire-college-celebrates-two-finalists-in-prestigious-nestle-toque-dor-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-warwickshire-and-south-leicestershire-college-celebrates-two-finalists-in-prestigious-nestle-toque-dor-competition https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/north-warwickshire-and-south-leicestershire-college-celebrates-two-finalists-in-prestigious-nestle-toque-dor-competition/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 22:02:46 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=144754 The culinary talents of students at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) have been recognised in Nestle’s prestigious Toque d’Or competition. Restaurant students, Leigh Flashman and Bobby Bendle, progressed through to the finals after competing against students from across the UK to secure a place in the grand finals of the competition – NWSLC […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/north-warwickshire-and-south-leicestershire-college-celebrates-two-finalists-in-prestigious-nestle-toque-dor-competition/feed/ 0 Clayton Classics shortlisted for prestigious manufacturing awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/clayton-classics-shortlisted-for-prestigious-manufacturing-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clayton-classics-shortlisted-for-prestigious-manufacturing-awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/clayton-classics-shortlisted-for-prestigious-manufacturing-awards/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:01:46 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=144631 A leading classic car restorer from Coventry has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards celebrating the best of manufacturing in the Midlands. Clayton Classics is in contention for both the Manufacturing Innovation Award and the Automotive, Aerospace & Rail Award in the Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2025. Clayton Classics, which was recognised for […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/clayton-classics-shortlisted-for-prestigious-manufacturing-awards/feed/ 0 Osavi awarded International Superior Taste Award https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/osavi-awarded-international-superior-taste-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osavi-awarded-international-superior-taste-award https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/osavi-awarded-international-superior-taste-award/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:32:51 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/osavi-awarded-international-superior-taste-award/ Osavi, a leading provider of science-backed health and wellness products, has received a Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute for their Super Omega 2900mg Omega 3 natural lemon flavour. Super Taste status is given to products that are judged to be well made, balanced, and delicious, from a panel of 250 independent professional […]

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