LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS

Peter Brown has dedicated 60 years to the same business, rising from the post room to Chief Executive. Known for his integrity, leadership and pride in his people, he remains one of the region’s most respected and long-serving business figures.

David made his mark in the global graphics sphere, as the co-founder of what became Sonoco-Trident. With a passion for tech and start-ups, he played a leading part in the creation of C4DI where he serves as Chair.

Owner of Hull Kingston Rovers, Neil established Hudgell Solicitors in 1997, going on to fight for the victims in some of the most prominent cases in recent UK legal history. The lifetime award was recognition for making good things happen for people, business, sports and good causes locally.

The founder of Scotts chartered surveyors, Malcolm Scott was known as a man who got things done, pushing beyond the realms of property and business to do his best by the region economically and culturally. Famously, he tried to buy the Humber Bridge, a key factor in getting tolls reduced.

Trevor Boanas transformed the family firm, Bonus Electrical, into one of our most successful local businesses. He has since inspired millions of pounds-worth of fundraising as a trustee of the Daisy Appeal, which funds treatment and diagnosis of  cancer, heart disease and dementia.

The accolade in 2020 was bestowed on the 10,000 strong team of health workers on the Covid front line. All at the trust were celebrated for their efforts by a united business community showing their appreciation.

As Chairman of Horncastle Group, Andrew is a successful property professional with a unique insight into running a business. A founding member of For Entrepreneurs Only, he also works with voluntary groups and is a local ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, being awarded an MBE in 2019.

Lord Haskins rose to become chairman of Northern Foods and Express Dairies, and has been praised as a formidable voice for rural Britain, being awarded a life peerage in 1998. He also helped shape the Humber’s role as the energy estuary as chairman of the Humber LEP.

Simon joined Gosschalks Solicitors in 1976, becoming partner in 1978 and then senior partner in 2000. Specialising in company law and corporate work, he earned the award in recognition of the leading role he has played in the region’s business community over the years.

Charlie Spencer founded Spencer Group in 1989 and has built the company into a specialist contractor operating nationwide. He is a leading figure with For Entrepreneurs Only, which supports local start-up businesses, and works with a number of charities and other organisations locally.

Founder and chairman of Kingston Recruitment, Victoria has been named among the most inspirational business leaders in the region. Her advice is highly sought after, and her roles include board member at HOTA and board member and former chairman at HullBID.

Since co-founding MKM alongside Peter Murray in 1995, David has grown the business from a single site in Hull to more than 100 branches across the country, turning it into a £1 billion turnover operation which is also the UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant.

Paul grew the family business into a construction company operating across the Yorkshire region, before diversifying into development, facilities management and petrol retail. He also founded Humber Business Week, which shines a spotlight on the region’s economy every year.

Following a hugely successful career with global medical technology powerhouse Smith & Nephew, Mr Dick has continued his involvement with businesses locally alongside working with a number of charities. He has been Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire since 2009.