Outstanding achievement by city centre businesses is to be recognised with the launch of a new awards scheme by Hull Business Improvement District (HullBID).

Individuals and employers will get the chance to enter the awards, which will be launched in February and conclude with a ceremony at Hull Truck Theatre on Thursday 8 May.
Categories will embrace success in business and will also encourage excellent customer service and pride in the city and community.

The awards were unveiled at the latest HullBID networking event held at Hull Truck. Kathryn Shillito, HullBID City Centre Manager, said the awards have been developed as part of BID’s work to support businesses in the city centre and raise their profile.

Kathryn said: “We represent 760 businesses and we are well aware of the variety they offer, the high quality of service and the efforts they make towards improving the city centre.

“Their achievements do not always gain the recognition they deserve so we are launching the awards to raise awareness, to reward outstanding contributions and to encourage more businesses to get involved.”

Contributions to improved safety and cleanliness within the city centre will be recognised by the awards, as will community engagement, success in promoting Hull further afield and development of businesses and employees.

HullBID has also appointed a new, part-time secretary and administration officer. Jane Reeve’s career includes experience as a personal assistant, a teaching assistant and a radio operator in the armed forces.

As part of her work Jane will be handling enquiries about the new awards. She can be contacted at the HullBID offices on 01482 611850 and by email at jane@hullbid.co.uk