North East tradespeople shine with three wins at the Checkatrade Regional Awards
Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, has announced three North East businesses as award winners at the Checkatrade Regional Awards - including one from Sunderland.
The Checkatrade North, Scotland and Northern Ireland awards were celebrating outstanding tradespeople from across these regions.
The three winners from the North East were:
- Garry Ferguson of Garry Ferguson Decor in Sunderland was crowned Community Hero
- Steve Mulgrew of Home and Garden Electrics in Stanley, County Durham was named Electrician of the Year
- Garry McDonald of GLM Driveways Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne was awarded Landscaper of the Year
The Checkatrade Awards have been created to shine a spotlight on tradespeople who go above and beyond for their customers.
Winners are selected not only for their craftsmanship but also for their commitment to professionalism, reliability, and helping homeowners feel confident when choosing a trade.
The Checkatrade Regional Awards for the North, Scotland & Northern Ireland took place on October 30 at Leeds United Football Club.
Emma Grant, Head of Trade Engagement at Checkatrade, said: “The Checkatrade Awards are all about celebrating the pride and effort our members put into their work, and shining a light on their achievements.
"It’s fantastic to see so much talent coming from the North East. We’re proud to have backed trades for over 25 years, and even prouder to shine a light on standout work like this.”
The Checkatrade Awards will culminate in a national final at Wembley Stadium on November 19 where category winners from all of the regional events across the UK will come together for the ultimate celebration of trade excellence.
For further information visit http://awards.checkatrade.com.