Awards for Excellence 2011 winners

Building Stronger Communities - This award recognises innovative partnerships between business and the third sector.  Winners have built the resilience of community based charities, community groups or social enterprises and contributed to the regeneration of neighourhoods. The winners in this category are:

Capital One (Europe) Plc -  Capital One's EPIC Community Programme

E.ON UK -  turning theory into action to eradicate fuel poverty Challenge 100

Education Award - This award recognises company community programmes that raise the achievements of young people through building sustainable partnerships with schools to benefit pupils aged 5 - 19 years in the UK.  The winners is this category are: 

Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd -Competency Management: The long term approach

Experian - Teach First

E.ON UK - Energy Experience

Bupa Workwell Award - this award recognises companies that are improving the wellness and engagement of their employees. The winner is this category was:

CooperParry - Cooper Parry: Looking after Number One - Example of Excellence 2011

Ways2Work Award in association with National Business Travel Network - this award is for companies who have inspired better ways of working and have developed a sustainable approach to commuting and business travel. The winner in this category was:

E.ON UK - Sustainable Travel at Sherwood Business Park and Electronic Solutions

Responsible Supply Chain Sponsored by Anglo American  - this award recognises companies that can demonstrate innovation and positive impact across their supply chain. The winner in this category was:

Pachacuti - Sustainable Fair Trade Management System - Highly Commended

Santander Small Company of the Year - which is in association with the Institute of Directors and is given to an SME that through leadership and integration of corporate responsibility are improving their business and their overall impact on society, in the marketplace, workplace, environment and the community.  The winner in this category was: 

Pachacuti - Pachacuti - Small Company of the Year, Highly Commended 2011

The regional award winners are:

East Midlands Cares Awards:  sponsored by Samworth Brothers Ltd.  These Awards are awarded on merit and recognise the team or individual who have made the most sustainable impact in disadvantaged communities.  Categories in this section are:

Cares Community Impact Champion - Naomi Webb EON

Cares Community Team – Customer Logistics Team, Coca Cola Enterprises

Employee Volunteering Award:    This award recognises employee volunteering outside of the Cares Programme.  It pays tribute to those who volunteer, whether as an individuals or as part of a team. 

Jo Thompson from PwC

Community Champions:  These awards recognise individuals who go beyond the call of duty to help their community.

Janet Holland, Centre Manager Derwent Stepping Stones Day Nursery in Chaddesden, Derby

Marion Cotton, Extended Services Leader from Glenbrook Primary School

East Midlands Achiever Award: This award recognises the grit and determination of an individual(s) who excels in the work environment.

Stephen Cotton who works at Boots in Nottingham

East Midlands Mayday Carbon Positive Awards: sponsored by Boots UK.   These awards promote the growing reputation in the East Midlands for ambition and excellence in achieving sustainable solutions. 

East Midlands Airport – Carbon Positive Footprint more than 250 employees

Coca Cola Enterprises Customer Logistics Team - Carbon Positive Footprint less than 250 employees

Danwood Group - Carbon Positive cutting Edge more than 250 employees

East Midlands Mayday Carbon Positive Pioneer for 2011 went to  East Midlands Airport

CommunityMark companies in the East Midlands  who received recognition were:

East Midlands Cirport

E.ON UK

Boots UK

Lloyds Banking Group