Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust (RBPT) is proud to celebrate the achievements of their team following a highly successful evening at this year’s Richmond Business Awards.

Held at The Station Café | Bar on Friday 17th April and hosted by The Original Richmond Business and Tourism Association, the evening was a fantastic celebration of local enterprise, talent, and community spirit. The awards were presented by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, adding further prestige to the occasion.

Several RBPT-associated businesses and individuals received well-deserved recognition:

• Best Marketing Award was presented to The Station Cinema for its innovative and engaging promotional work.
• Accessibility Award was proudly awarded to The Station, recognising its ongoing commitment to ensuring inclusive access for all.
• Outstanding Employee was awarded to Mary Horncastle of The Station Café | Bar for her dedication and exceptional service.
• Best Employer Award was jointly awarded to The Station Café | Bar and The Sweet Stop, highlighting their commitment to creating positive and supportive workplaces.
• The Star Award was jointly presented to Ruben Anderson and Sally Anderson of The Station Café | Bar for their outstanding contributions.

RBPT would also like to extend special congratulations to Charlotte Jacqueline School of Dance, one of its valued tenants, for winning the Best Customer Focus Award, and to Freya Ball, recipient of the Dennis Graves Young Person of the Year Award.

Gemma Lord, CEO of Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust, said, “We are incredibly proud to see so many of our team recognised at the Richmond Business Awards. These achievements reflect the passion, creativity, and hard work that make The Station such a vibrant and welcoming place.

Hosting the awards here at The Station made the evening even more special, and it was an honour to welcome so many local businesses and celebrate their success together.

It is especially meaningful to receive the Accessibility Award as a Trust, as inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, you truly represent the very best of our local business community.”

Emma Bottomley, Manager of The Station Café | Bar, added, “We’re absolutely thrilled to see our team recognised across multiple categories. It’s a real testament to the hard work, passion, and team spirit we have here every day. I’m incredibly proud of Mary, Ruben and Sally for their individual awards, and of the whole team for helping make The Station Café | Bar such a special place for our customers.”

Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust remains committed to supporting local businesses, fostering talent, and maintaining The Station as a thriving hub for culture, enterprise, and community engagement.

ENDS