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BOSS Today #50

n the 26th of November 2020, almost Everyone at Cosmos has been involved BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
O400 individuals from the business in this award, from our apprentices to
supplies sector tentatively logged onto the management, we all pulled together as a
Hopin platform to virtually connect with team. The way each individual adapted to Under £5 million turnover -
their industry friends, many of whom they changing processes and work life balance
had not seen in person for months. All was exceptional. Whether that was juggling Gordon Profit, Citrus
were coming together, in a very different home schooling or helping out in our newly
environment from usual, to celebrate adapted warehouse. We just couldn’t have “It is an honour to get the recognition
the teams and individuals in the sector done it without them. especially as there has been so many
who had excelled throughout 2020 at the leaders of businesses in our industry that
Industry Recognition Awards – brought Over £5 million turnover - have been superb during the pandemic. My
to you by BOSS. team have been brilliant since the outbreak
The Federation provided a virtual Commercial of the pandemic. I have been so lucky to
environment where individuals could have them beside me in difficult times.
network with other guests on private “There is nothing more humbling than to Social media feedback has been brilliant
tables or connect with all other attendees be recognised within a field containing your since winning the award and it has raised
over video chat, in addition to visiting the peers. Industry recognition means a lot to the Company profile with our clients and
BOSS virtual bars. With an interactive us, especially in a year where our industry beyond.”
cocktail making session, Paul Sinha as the has been challenged like never before. Our
host, a virtual Disco, a photo booth and an team are the ones who have gone the extra Over £5 million turnover -
auction area, the evening was a night of mile this year. They are outstanding and we
virtual celebration like no other. will make sure they know that! This really Simone Hindmarch, Commercial
BOSS would like to congratulate all does shine the light on our biggest asset:
finalists and winners, and shine a light on Our wonderful Commercial family.” “It is a huge honour to be recognised by
what it meant to them to be recognised in your own industry and from a field of
this most challenging of years. BEST EMPLOYER FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING your peers. This has been an immensely
We would also like to extend our challenging year for all of us and it is a year
heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and Under £5 million turnover - where there could be so many deserving
partners: without whom the Awards winners, as we have all had to make some
would not have been possible: 3M, Antalis, Boards Direct big, brave and difficult decisions. However,
Channel Info, Dealer Support, BPIF, CDI, there would be no personal award without
BOSS Business Supplies Charity, ECI, HP, “Winning the award means a huge amount the amazing work of our Commercial
OPI, OT Group and VOW Wholesale. to us, to receive something like this that family. They have been simply amazing
has been judged by your peers in the throughout the year and it’s an award for
WINNERS industry means everything to us.” them as much as me.”
OUTSTANDING TEAM EFFORT OF THE YEAR Over £5 million turnover - MOST SUPPORTIVE LINE MANAGER

Under £5 million turnover - Lyreco UK Sarah Padgett, VOW Wholesale

Cosmos Solutions “Winning the award for the Best Employer “It has been a very tough year for all,

for Mental Wellbeing solidifies all the hard however this is the highlight of my current
To win such an award is a fantastic work that we, on every level, as a company role. I am so grateful that my work has
achievement for us, especially a team- have actioned over the past year. To us, been recognised and I continue to work
based award such as this. We are a growing it is a testament to the committed teams with great people internally and externally.”
business, so to be recognised in any way, at Lyreco, across all of our departments
shows we are heading in the right direction. led by the people and culture, quality,
We entered the award to showcase the safety and sustainability and marketing
outstanding efforts that our team had departments.”
displayed in what was a tough time for
everyone.

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