Big-hearted Stansted staff have been honoured for vital work they carry out as fundraisers and volunteers in the community at an award ceremony held at the airport.
I-Volunteer is a special award scheme run by BAA Communities Trust to celebrate and reward the many volunteering and fundraising achievements of London Stansted staff in their local community.
The national awards were first launched in 2004 by the Trust, but for the first time this year, the competition was run locally at Stansted.
Speaking at the event, held at the airport’s Radisson Blu Hotel on April 4, Stansted Airport’s Managing Director, Nick Barton said:
“Everyone here tonight should feel very proud of what they have achieved. Congratulations to all of tonight’s winners - you are all important and valued ambassadors for London Stansted in the local community and these awards are just one way in which we can say thank you.”
Shortlisted entrants received a donation of £250 for their chosen charity, with category winners receiving £2000, and runners up receiving £1000.
In total, £15,250 was donated to various charities and local community projects.
The night’s top award of £2,500 went to Heather Stevens, a security officer from Takeley. She picked up the Outstanding Contribution Award, for her work for Help for Heroes and the Hedley Court Rehab Centre.
Essex Chambers of Commerce will be delivering the “Meet the Buyers” event for London Stansted Airport in 2010 following 2 successfully delivered events in 2008 & 2009.
The event will be held at Down Hall Country House & Hotel, and run over 2 days, with a Gala dinner to launch the proceedings on Monday 1st March with Guest Speaker Carol Thatcher.
Hosted by London Stansted, this event is now in its ninth successful year, having generated millions of pounds worth of sales in the past.
This event is your opportunity to have pre-arranged meetings with up to 10 of the attending Buyers, attend a procurement seminar, hosted by the London Stansted Head of Supply chain. You also have access to the networking lunch and business exhibition. The appointments with Buyers are on a first come first served basis and are structured so that suppliers will only be granted meetings with Buyers in accordance with the Buyers list of requirements.
You can also apply for a full day pass without appointments with Buyers.
If you would like more information on being a buyer, sponsor, exhibitor or visitor at this event, please contact us now or log on to www.meethebuyersstansted.co.uk.
Location : Down Hall Country House Hotel, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Hertfordshire, CM22 7AS. Contact : Julie Budden (01279) 87 00 64 or Donata Rio (01206) 765277
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