Milk champions win industry awards

Milk and dairy enthusiasts, Charlie Thomas and Roseanne McEwan, have been awarded the Milkman of the Year and the Marketing & Promotion Award, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the UK dairy industry.

The awards were announced during the Dairy UK Doorstep Conference, which saw representatives from across the industry come together to celebrate the great tradition of doorstep delivery.

Charlie Thomas was nominated by his Creamline customers and judged by a panel from Dairy UK. The award, sponsored by Delamere Dairy, showcases the very best in the industry, and provides a great opportunity to remind the public of the heritage of the milkman and how they are a unique part of British culture.

Dr Judith Bryans, chief executive of Dairy UK, says, “Charlie is what doorstep delivery is all about. His customers are his friends and he always goes that extra mile to provide them with great products and service. He relishes the community spirit and provides trustworthy doorstep delivery service that many of our customers, especially the housebound, rely on.”

The second winner of the evening, Roseanne McEwan, brand development manager at Cotteswold Dairy, joined in 2015 and has used initiative to create a brand identity, which has made a real impact on the business.

Bryans adds, “Roseanne is creative, positive and a real driving force when it comes to marketing. She has thrown herself into her role and created a strong brand identity for her company that she should be proud of.”

Nigel Byham, Dairy UK board member and director of Byham’s Dairy, concludes, “Charlie and Roseanne are great ambassadors for our industry, they demonstrate an unwavering passion and enthusiasm for their jobs and I would like to congratulate them both.”

The runner up for Milkman of the Year 2016 was Fred Tandy from Cotteswold Dairy, and runner up for the Marketing & Promotion award was Steve Neary, general sales manager from Creamline Dairies.

 

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