Pro Installer October 2014 - Issue 19 | Page 26

26 OCTOBER 2014 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS www.proinstaller.co.uk Network VEKA celebrate Annual Awards Ceremony More than 200 people attended Network VEKA’s Black Tie Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held at Eastwood Hall Nottingham. The evening was hosted by Network VEKA’s Brand Ambassador Steve Davis and began with a champagne reception, followed by an audience with the Six-Times World Snooker Champion, who answered questions from the audience about his snooker career and his time in the ‘I’m a Celebrity’ Jungle. Network VEKA MD John Ogilvie was delighted to join Steve Davis in announcing some exciting new initiatives for 2015 as well as naming the evening’s award winners. Regional winners are decided based on the collated feedback of nearly 16,000 households across Britain and Ireland – every single “We’re already looking forward to celebrating next year’s AGM and Awards Ceremony, which will be hosted by Steve Davis once again, and will be held in Stratford upon Avon in March.” customer of every member company, for the whole year. John said: “It’s always a pleasure to see member companies receive their awards. The standards we set for our membership are so high that we know every single member company is offering their customers exceptional quality and service. ‘It is always a pleasure to see member companies receive their awards’ The full list of winners runs as follows: The award of ‘Best Newcomer’ was presented to Frames and Conservatories Direct, for ‘Embracing and promotion of the Network VEKA Brand’ award for the North was given to AWC Windows and Home Improvements and Rugby Double Glazing hold the achievement for the South. Regional awards for customer satisfaction: • Ireland - Betterhomes • Scotland - Thistle Windows and Conservatories • Wales - Ffenestri Kevin Thomas and MPN Windows • North East and Yorkshire David Brunskill Windows • North West - Cheadle Glass Company • Midlands - Goliath Homeworld • Western England Shane Howells • Central England Lewington and Son • Eastern England - Prestige Glazing Services • South East - Oakwood Windows • Southern England - KJM Group • South West - Heavers of Bridport • Overall winner - Thistle Windows and Conservatories.