Celebrating Success: DASCO Named as Finalist in North West Family Business Awards 2024. 

Team Dasco looking at the camera smiling in front of their premises in Wigan

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as a finalist in the prestigious North West Family Business Awards. Specifically in the category of Builders of Tomorrow Award: Recognising Construction, Property & Engineering Excellence in the Northwest.  

Recognition and Celebration

This recognition celebrates the visionary contributions of family-owned businesses like ours. Shaping the landscape of the region with excellence in construction, property, and engineering. 

The Builders of Tomorrow Award honours businesses at the forefront of designing, constructing, maintaining, and enriching the environments that define our communities. From commercial and residential ventures to industrial and civil projects. This accolade acknowledges the significant impact of family-owned businesses in shaping our built environment. 

Image shows that Dasco are a Finalist in North West Family Business Awards 2024

We’re especially proud to have surpassed strong competition. A record number of family businesses entered the awards this year from across the Northwest region

Scott Rothwell, our Managing Director, expressed his gratitude, saying, 

 “To reach the final of such a prestigious award is a testament to our team and all the people that have helped us along the way. The timing is perfect as this year we celebrate our ten-year anniversary, so we couldn’t be happier.” 

Co-Founder and Director of NWFBA, Sue Howorth, highlighted the exceptional quality of this year’s entries. With judges facing tough decisions amidst increased competition. “Our finalists should be extremely proud of themselves for being recognized in this year’s shortlist,” she remarked. 

Judging Process and Finalists’ Response

The judging process, hosted by Siemens UK, showcased the outstanding calibre of family businesses in the region. Sue Baguley from Siemens UK noted, “The number and quality of applications from across the North West region has been outstanding. The businesses are clearly proud to be family businesses, and the detail in many of the entries has demonstrated that they are very progressive and innovative.” 

Another judge, Tom Mathew, Group Commercial Director of Dunsters Farm, shared his admiration for the resilient and ambitious spirit of family-run businesses. “The judging day is an opportunity for me to contribute to the vibrant family business community but also to go away inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by the applicants,” he said. 

Looking Forward: Awards Ceremony and Future Commitment

As a finalist in North West Family Business Awards, we eagerly anticipate the visit from our panel of judges. With their final decision revealed at a vibrant and entertaining awards celebration on Friday, May 10th. 

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to the North West Family Business Awards for this recognition. We look forward to continuing our commitment to excellence in construction and serving our community for years to come. 

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