September 2014
Businesses around the city made us proud to be a Carlisle headquartered company this month, as we celebrated the first ever ‘Carlisle Living Awards’.
A variety of businesses in the city picked up an accolade, proving them to be the best the city has to offer in their category. Story Homes sponsored the awards, with Chairman Fred Story giving a thoughtful speech about why the nominees should have pride in their success and strive to continue making the city a great place to live and work.
Fred said: “Carlisle is a special place. I love Carlisle not for what it has been but what it can be. Why shouldn’t we stand up and say we are as good as other cities and in many ways better than they are.”
The awards ceremony, hosted by Carlisle born journalist and TV star Grace Dent, took place at the Garden at Eden, Eden Golf Club. The winners on the night were:
Best Small Independent Retailer
WINNER: Jiggery Pokery
Best Large Independent Retailer
WINNER: Town & Country Interiors
Best National Retailer
WINNER: HMV
Best Customer Service
WINNER: Turnbulls Lingerie
Best Professional Services Firm
WINNER: Cartmell Shepherd
Best Team
WINNER: Eden Golf Club
Best place to work (small)
WINNER: Jiggery Pokery
Best place to work (medium/large)
WINNER: Hydrant
Best Boss
WINNER: Paul Hicks (The Crown Hotel)
Best Family Attraction
WINNER: Walby Farm Park
Best Celebration/Function Venue
WINNER: Garden at Eden
Best Health/Fitness Centre
WINNER: Border City CrossFit
Best Hair Salon
WINNER: Boyd Hair and Beauty
Best Beauty Salon
WINNER: Dreamsday Spa
Best Arts/Entertainment Venue
WINNER: Carlisle Racecourse
Best Restaurant
WINNER: Davids
Best Casual Dining Venue
WINNER: Shabby Scholar
Best Café/Coffee Shop
WINNER: Coffee Genius
Best Country Pub
WINNER: Golden Fleece, Ruleholme
Best City Bar
WINNER: Hell Below
THE CREATIVE CITY AWARD
WINNER: Hydrant
THE CULTURE CITY AWARD
WINNER: Amy Walker, Tullie House
THE DIGITAL CITY AWARD
WINNER: Adam Clarke
THE STYLE IN THE CITY AWARD
WINNER: Dika O’Real, Studio 58
THE SPORTS CITY AWARD
WINNER: Nick Miller
THE ONE TO WATCH AWARD
WINNER: Richard Miller, Burnetts
THE INNOVATION AWARD
WINNER: Lloyd Mini
ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
WINNER: Dick Cormack
THE LEADERSHIP AWARD
WINNER: Simon Harrison and Robin Graham (The Halston)
THE INSPIRATION AWARD
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