Southam business development managed named winner of Coventry company's most prestigious prize
A business development manager from Southam has been named the 15th recipient of a prestigious prize awarded by a Midlands construction and development company.
Edward Hudson, business development manager at Deeley Construction, has been presented with the Gary Neville Award.
The award was created in 2012 in tribute to former contracts manager Gary Neville after he passed away in 2011, it is voted for by colleagues and recognises the employee who has demonstrated the highest level of commitment to their role over the previous year.
The award has been presented on two occasions to two individuals in the same year, but for 2024 Edward has been named the sole recipient.
Edward joined the firm in 2013 and is responsible for sourcing new enquiries, coordinating tender submissions, ensuring ISO certification and management systems are up to date and the Deeley Group’s PR and marketing activities.
“After 12 fantastic years with the business, it is lovely to be recognised in this way by my colleagues,” he said.
“I’ve had excellent opportunities since joining the business, from supporting the creation of our new ESG strategy, driving forward our Net Zero Carbon target and being involved in initiatives, like the Starley Sportive cycle ride, that have had a positive impact on local communities.
“It has been a challenging time following Covid, but also a rewarding few years with lots of changes in the construction industry. The Deeley team have made my life easier as a business development manager by delivering excellent projects and growing our reputation in the industry!
“I didn’t have the privilege of knowing Gary personally, but his reputation in the business speaks for itself, that is reflected in his son Marc, a site manager for Deeley Construction who is building on Gary’s legacy at Deeley.”
Peter Deeley, joint managing director of Deeley Group, said: “Edward has been an integral member of the Deeley team since joining the business and embodies our company values.
“During the voting process, colleagues expressed how Edward goes above and beyond for the team, and they were impressed with his commitment to the role.
“The award is now in its 13th year and each year it gives us the opportunity to remember Gary and it was wonderful to be able to welcome his wife Julie to our offices to present the award again this year.”