On Friday evening, as Mayor and Mayoress of Richmond, we had the great privilege of attending the Richmond Business Awards, a truly special celebration of the people and organisations who make our town thrive.
It was an honour to present three awards on the night. The Richmond Service Award was jointly awarded to Arthur Caygill and John Meynell, in recognition of their outstanding dedication and long-standing contribution to our community. I was also delighted to present the Spirit of the Community Award to Donald Cline, a well-deserved recognition of his commitment and impact.
Congratulations to all nominees and winners. The strength, resilience and passion within our local business and community network is something we can all be incredibly proud of.
It was also a pleasure to attend alongside the Mayor of North Yorkshire, David Skaith, who announced £150,000 from his High Street Fund to support the continued work of Making Richmond Shine, helping to strengthen Richmond’s identity and attract visitors to our wonderful town.
Events like this do not happen without a huge amount of hard work behind the scenes. My sincere thanks go to Maggie Shackleton and Russell Lord for organising such a memorable evening, along with all those who contributed their time and effort to make it a success. Thank you also to The Station for providing such a stunning setting and wonderful hospitality.
Gratitude must also be extended to The Original Richmond Business & Tourism Association (ORBTA), The Company of Mercers, Grocers and Haberdashers (Yorkshire), and North Yorkshire Council for their continued support and commitment to Richmond.
Richmond truly is a shining example of what can be achieved through collaboration, pride, and community spirit.
Cllr C Tate
Mayor of Richmond