Sweet success for Cumbria’s energy supply chain at BECBC awards evening

The BECBC Awards 2025 brought together hundreds of guests to honour the very best of Cumbria’s energy supply chain. Sponsored by Sellafield Ltd, the evening was a showcase of innovation, collaboration and community spirit.

This year’s event featured a chocolate-themed celebration, marking the retirement of John Grainger, BECBC’s Executive Director. In recognition of John’s outstanding contribution, a new accolade – the John Grainer Lifetime Achievement Award – was introduced, cementing his legacy within the sector.

Guests enjoyed an evening of celebration and generosity, raising thousands of pounds for the outgoing Charity of the Year, the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAA). The awards highlighted the resilience and creativity of businesses driving progress across the region.

Dianne Richardson, BECBC Chief Executive, summed up the atmosphere: “What an incredible evening! It was fantastic to see so many members of our energy supply chain come together to celebrate the achievements that make Cumbria such a powerhouse of innovation and collaboration.

“Every winner truly deserved their recognition, and the atmosphere in the room was electric. We’re proud to have raised thousands for the Great North Air Ambulance Service, a charity close to our hearts. Nights like this remind us why our community is so special. Let’s do it all again next year – bigger and better!”

Category	Sponsor	Our winner!
Micro Business	Amentum	Clint Stamper Training
Empowering the Next Generation	Delkia	David Allen IT
Partnership award	Nuclear Waste Services	Cumbria Community Foundation and Sellafield Ltd
Environmental	UKNNL	Cavendish Nuclear
Business of the Year	Sellafield Ltd	Forth
Growing Business	Morgan Sindall	Adamedia
Charity of the Year	Cavendish Nuclear	Always Another Way
Performance Culture	Altrad Babcock	RED Engineering
Social Value	Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick	Forth
Business Person of the Year	Westinghouse	Vicky Brown, No Name Travel
Ambassador of the Year	No Name Travel, Realise HR, iSH	Garry Smith
Rising Star	KBR	Aaron Neary (Ansaldo)
John Grainger Award	Inspira	Emma-Jayne Gooch