That’s why we were delighted when West Nottinghamshire College invited us to attend the Mansfield and Ashfield Business Network (MABN) Annual Awards Night, as their guests.
The event was held on Friday, 14th March 2025, at the stunning Portland College. Hosted in partnership with West Nottinghamshire College, the evening brought together some of the region’s most inspiring businesses, educators, and employers for a night of connection, celebration, and community spirit.
Celebrating Local Success Stories
Representing Vaughandale, Claire Wilkinson, our Operations Co-Ordinator, joined the WNC team, including Principal Andrew Cropley, to enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, uplifting conversations, and well-deserved recognition of local talent.
The awards ceremony honoured businesses and individuals making an outstanding impact across the region. Some of the well-deserved winners included:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – John and Carolyn Radford
- Community Impact of the Year – Mansfield Building Society
- Charity of the Year – Lashes Foundation
- Customer Service Awards – Joint winners: Mansfield Shutters & Mr Nice Removals
- Ashfield Business of the Year – Celebrity Motion Furniture
- Mansfield Business of the Year – Banner Jones Solicitors
- Small Business of the Year – Miniature Railway Workshop
- New Business of the Year – Be Your Best Version
- Rising Star Award – Summer Anais Fox
- Environment & Sustainability Award – Nottingham Zinc Group
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award – Capita
These accolades are a powerful reminder of the dynamic, diverse, and community-focused business landscape we’re so proud to be part of.
Backing Local Business & Skills for the Future
As a company firmly rooted in Mansfield and Ashfield, Vaughandale has always taken pride in supporting apprenticeships, skills training, and local job creation.
Our strong relationship with education providers like West Nottinghamshire College enables us to offer real opportunities for individuals to build meaningful careers in the construction industry and beyond.
Attending events like the MABN Awards helps us stay connected with the local business network, while celebrating the people and organisations that are shaping the future of our region.
“It was a fantastic evening celebrating the achievements of so many brilliant local businesses. Events like this really highlight the strength of our community and the value of coming together to support each other. We were proud to be there representing Vaughandale and to see the spotlight on the future of our local economy and others who are looking to drive it forward.”
— Claire Wilkinson, Operations Coordinator
A Big Thank You
We’d like to thank West Nottinghamshire College and the MABN team for organising such a fantastic evening.
Celebrating the incredible work being done across our region was not only enjoyable—it was truly inspiring.
Here’s to the continued success of Mansfield and Ashfield’s business community, and to many more evenings spent recognising the brilliant people driving it forward.
