WARRINGTON Market Manager Steve Pickering has won a top national award for his commitment to his job.
Steve beat off stiff competition to win the national local government “Council Worker of the Year Award” for innovation.
It was the first time anyone from Warrington had even made the final.
Steve (pictured right) has been manager of the busy town centre market for ten years which scooped “Best Indoor Market of the Year” earlier this year.
A delighted Steve, who appealed to warrington-worldwide readers to support his bid to win the title by voting online said: “I would like to thank warrington-worldwide readers for voting for me and for their many personal messages of support which have been really heartwarming.”
He was nominated for the award for his consistent dedication shown to the market, its traders and the council.
It is also because of his “innovation and his willingness to always go the extra mile.”
Specific reasons for his nomination include relentless promotion of the market in the local, regional and national media often in his own time, as well as a strong commitment to seeing the market safely and successfully through the current economic downturn.
Steve collected his award at a gala dinner in Harrogate.
Market manager wins top award
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Congratulations on your award Steve – you are a credit to the town – keep up the good work.
Well done Steve, it was great working with you as an extra in your Market Adverts. You were so organsed and creative plus it was good to see the excellent rapour you have with everyone at the Market.
Well done Steve, congratulations!! you deserve it!!
It has been a pleasure working with you for the last 10 years Steve – congratulations on your award.
Warrington Market is at the heart of our community and the lifeblood of the town.
It is still the only place you can buy really fresh food!