Celebrating Excellence at our Annual Star Awards
We proudly celebrated the achievements and dedication of our colleagues at our annual Star Awards, held on Friday 20 September 2024 at Scarborough Spa. This prestigious event, hosted by Sky Sports News presenter Pete Graves, honoured the exceptional contributions made by colleagues across the organisation, showcasing their hard work, passion, and commitment to making a difference.
The night was filled with excitement as the winners of the 2024 Star Awards were announced, each representing excellence in relation to our values – considerate, collaborative, ambitious and accountable. A special congratulations to all the award recipients:
Best Newcomer Award (sponsored by Recognition PR): Kate Brennan, Learning & Development Lead
The Inspiring Award (sponsored by Inspired Agency): Jenna Gallagher, Reach & Respond Responder
The Someone to Lean On Award (sponsored by Warsett): Trevor Lancaster, Repairs Chargehand
The Energiser Award (sponsored by 0800 Repair): Dean Lill, Plasterer
The Guiding Star Award (sponsored by Social Telecoms): Jessica Puckrin, Service Centre Team Leader
The ‘What a Gem Award’ (sponsored by TKE): Paul Burnett, Roofer
The Going the Extra Mile Award (sponsored by Ground Control): Colin Graves, Electrical Compliance Team Leader
The Visionary Award (sponsored by Tunstall): Jamie Murfin, Reach & Respond Project Administrator
The Apprentice of the Year Award (sponsored by OneAdvanced): Olivia Lillystone, Reach & Respond Business Admin Apprentice
Star of the Year Award – Corporate Service Star (sponsored by Tunstall): Emma Close-Reid, Independent Living Manager
Star of the Year Award – Customer Service Star (sponsored by Tunstall): Vanessa Wilson, Housing Officer
Star of the Year Award – Trade Star (sponsored by Tunstall): Jordan Todd, Joiner
The Team of the Year Award (sponsored by Swinburne Maddison LLP): The Five-Year Domestic Electrical Testing Team
As a community benefit society, Beyond Housing’s income is invested back into its homes and communities. Special thanks go to the sponsors who made this event possible.
Their ongoing support and generosity have played a crucial role in recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of Beyond Housing’s colleagues; including headline sponsor MRI, AlphaGraphics, Trustack, OneAdvanced, Tunstall Healthcare, Travis Perkins Managed Services, Mitie, Ground Control, MJ Builders, Venson Automotive Solutions, TKE, Warsett, Swinburne Maddison LLP, Recognition PR, MGI Learning, Social Telecoms, Inspired Agency, 0800 Repair, Agilico, Buston & Maughan Group, GV Decorators, and PB Joinery.
Rosemary Du Rose, Chief Executive of Beyond Housing, said: “The Star Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions our colleagues make every day. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our values have a profound impact on the customers and communities we serve. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees – you truly are the stars of Beyond Housing!”
As the organisation continues to grow and serve communities across the Teesside and North Yorkshire region, the Star Awards remain a highlight of the year, reminding everyone at Beyond Housing of the incredible people who drive the organisation forward.
Find more information about our colleague reward and recognition initiatives here on our website.