2024 CFBG Awards

Celebrating incredible people across the CFBG, the 2024 Award winners were...

Supplier of the Year: La Lorraine

For their significant contributions to the success of the CFBG, for always being incredibly supportive and proactive to Member's requests, and for their alignment to the overall group strategy. The award was collected by Kate Launders, La Lorraine Account Manager.

Nominees included: Seahawk, Handmade Cake Company, Nestle and Odysea.

Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Bridor

Above and Beyond Award, sponsored by Unilever 

Brett Ansell, Head of Purchasing at Caterfood SW.
For his incredible attention to detail and crucial role in using new systems.

Outstanding Impact Award, sponsored by Unilever

Julie Baker, General Manager (Guernsey) at Cimandis

Recognised for her phenomenal, positive impact at Cimandis over the last year. Julie's drive, commitment and passion for the success of the business is simply outstanding - and Julie works tirelessly to very high standards.

Rising Star Award, sponsored by Unilever

Winner: Ashley Bowles, Warehouse Days Supervisor, Elite. For his limitless potential. 

Ash has been at Elite eight years and shows a strong work ethic, adaptability and unwavering commitment to excellence. Ash stands out for his enthusiasm, as well as his technical skills and leadership abilities.

Also Nominated for Rising Star was:
Katie Sidroy, Group Account Manager, Thomas Ridley,
Yasmin Bates, Digital Marketing Executive, Turner Price,
Jody Hill, Senior Graphic Designer, CFBG and Carly Redington, Group Sales Controller, Thomas Ridley. 

Special Recognition Award, sponsored by Becketts 

Winner: Denise Taylor-Corbett, Telesales Manager, South Lincs

Denise has been recognised with this award for embodying the values of South Lincs and being a pillar of the team. Always on hand at any point to help, Denise is a true star and the South Lincs Team is very grateful for her support. On a personal note, Denise has also faced her own challenges in life, but this hasn’t impacted her dedication to her Team or her work.

Also nominated for this award was John Briggs, Sales Manager, at Turner Price.

Business Support Colleague of the Year, sponsored by Paragon 

Winner: Rebekah Meyler, Business Support Administrator, Caterfood SW.

For her continued hard work and dedication to both Caterfood (SW) and CFBG, in helping to organise events such as the Winter Conference and Awards alongside her busy role at Caterfood (SW).  

Also nominated for this award was George Baxter, National Operations Support Manager, CFBG, and Morgan Apel-Leonard, Head of Brand, Design and Marketing, CFBG.

Transport Colleague of the Year, sponsored by La Lorraine

Winner: Barry Davies, Driver, Harvest.

Barry has been an integral part of the Harvest Fine Foods team for well over a decade, and his dedication and professionalism to his work is unparalleled. 

Also nominated for this award was:
Phillip Wakeman, Transport Assistant, Caterfood SW,
Simon Moore, Driver, Elite, and Mike Bailey, Turner Price

Warehouse Colleague of the Year, sponsored by Tropicana

Winner: Jo Jackson, Compliance Administrator, Thomas Ridley

Jo has excelled in every role she's taken on at Thomas Ridley, from daily order picking to her current role in Compliance, where she has been instrumental in helping the business to achieve an AA grade in the BRCGS audit.

Also nominated for this award was:
Darren Andrews, Warehouse Nights Operative, Harvest,
Chris Stephens, Warehouse and Coldstore Operative, Nicol Hughes, and Shane Potter, Turner Price. 

Telesales Colleague of the Year, sponsored by Unilever 

Winner: Vanita Bell, Harvest

For being a key team member who radiates fun and energy. Vanita has a warm, calm approach to customers, is a natural good listener, who takes time to understand her customer's needs, and is a real contributor to team successes.

Also nominated for this award was:
Jenny Donnely Coles, Telesales Executive, South Lincs
Colette Last, Telesales Operative, Elite, and
Nicola Smith, Telesales Executive, Caterfood SW. 

Sales Colleague of the Year, sponsored by Authentic Curry Company

Winner: Daniel Eyre, Group Account Manager, Turner Price

Dan has been at Turner Price for ten years and recently moved into (and has excelled at) a new Group Account Manager role. Dan brings to the table strong analytical skills, relationship building, both externally and internally, and a calm composure. He has shown that by diversifying our sales approach, we can deliver strong and sustained sales across sectors and our geography.  His impact in a new role, in short space of time, deserves extra recognition.

Also nominated for this award was:
Howie Bedford, Area Sales Manager, South Lincs
Kate Musselwhite, Business Development Manager, Harvest and
Francesca Tomkins, Area Sales Manager, Thomas Ridley.