Our very first Pendle Leisure Trust Spotlight Colleague Awards Night took place on Sunday 1st March 2025 at The Muni Theatre, and we’re still smiling about it. With over 100 colleagues, sponsors and board members joining us, the atmosphere was full of warmth, pride and joyful celebration.

We wanted to say a huge thank you to Speakman Contractors, our main sponsor, whose generous support allowed us to bring this event to life. And of course, to our brilliant host, radio presenter Howard Bentham, who kept the room buzzing from start to finish.

Simon Gwynne, Pendle Leisure Trust Chief Executive said “The success of our Colleague Awards Night reflects the outstanding work our teams deliver every single day. It was inspiring to come together and recognise the individuals who truly go above and beyond for the Trust and the Pendle community.”

This was a special moment for the Trust, a chance to shine a spotlight on the people who make everything we do possible. Below, you’ll find the well-deserved winners and nominees from the night.

Achievement Award

Carmen Crow – Nominee

Jordon Halstead – Nominee

Kathy Titterton – WINNER – Sponsored by J Driver

Leadership Excellence Award

Amy Banks – Nominee

Christine Britton – Nominee

Isla Fitzgerald – WINNER – Sponsored by LFX

Innovation Award

Lucy Rowe – Nominee

Vic McCoy – Nominee

Paul Whittaker – WINNER – Sponsored by the Board of Trustees at Pendle Leisure Trust

Social Media Star

Callum and Wendy – Nominees

Jordon Halstead – Nominee

Jenson Aston – WINNER – Sponsored by D&M Creative

The Fixer Award

Antony Whittaker – Nominee

Nathan Taylor – Nominee

Tom Jones – WINNER – Sponsored by Sportmax

Two Person Job Award

Jenson Aston and James Heaton – Nominees

Luke Allwood and Quammer Iqbal – Nominees

Suzanne Blackburn and Howard Lawson – Nominees

Halle Hendley and Emily Fenwick – WINNERS – Sponsored by Gym Gear

Unsung Hero Award

Jordon Halstead – Nominee

Lucy Rowe – Nominee

James Bateman – WINNER – Sponsored by QHS Solutions

Customer Choice Award

Jo Giray – Nominee

Leighton Wainman – Nominee

Julie Hanson – WINNER – Sponsored by System Hygiene

Team of the Year

Inside Spa – Nominees

Pendle Leisure Centre Reception – Nominees

Up and Active – Nominees

Sunday Night Crew at Pendle Wavelengths – WINNERS – Sponsored by Speakman Contractors

Colleague of the Year Award

Bilal Mazouzi-El-Yahyoui – Nominee

James Bateman – Nominee

Jordon Halstead – WINNER – Sponsored by Speakman Contractors