Winners in Focus: DASCO Construction Limited and Applehead Media

Date: 06/11/2024
Author: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Company: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

This week we are focusing on two more of the winners of this year’s GMCC Excellence Awards.

The prestigious awards, which are now in their fourth year, recognise organisations, leaders and teams who have demonstrated success within their industries and communities across Greater Manchester – read more about the awards here.

Growth Award - DASCO Construction Limited

At DASCO traditional values that prioritise integrity and loyal relationships are at its core, people come before profit in everything it does.   

DASCO believes in giving back to the community, and as a result, its reputation precedes it as it strives to be a class leader in its industry, known for its commitment to quality, reliability, and exceptional service. 

DASCO's roots run deep in Wigan and it understanding the importance of supporting local businesses and building long-lasting relationships. It is a source of immense pride that over 90% of the company's operation costs are invested in Wigan.  

The Growth Award was sponsored by the University of Manchester, Flexible Learning and Business Engagement.

The judge said: "Whilst all the shortlisted businesses were excellent, DASCO Construction were worthy winners of this year's Growth Award. I was impressed with how much they have consistently contributed to their local economy (reinvesting 90% of their operational costs back into the local community), as well as being strategic and sensible with growth plans and, due to their unwavering approach to prioritising people over profit, have grown exponentially over the last decade despite ever-present challenges faced by the construction industry.

"The fact that they have seen beyond the current skills challenges in their sector and how important becoming more sustainable is and, as such, have made significant investments in both these areas, says a lot about the positive broader business impact they are making as they continue to grow."

For more information on DASCO Construction, click here

 

Best Marketing Campaign – Applehead Media

Applehead Media was founded in 2007 by the dynamic duo, Stephen and Nicola Sands. With over four decades of combined expertise in television and creative filmmaking, their journey began with Nicola's accolades as an award-winning journalist and presenter, complemented by Stephen's prowess as a lighting cameraman, traversing diverse TV genres.
 
Fuelled by innovation, Applehead Media pulsates with a commitment to staying ahead in the digital age. Applehead Media's extensive network of creative associates, comprising producers, directors, sound recordists, presenters, graphic and animation wizards, and editors, collaborates seamlessly to deliver unparalleled results for its clients.
 
In the ever-evolving landscape of content creation, Applehead Media thrives on embracing cutting-edge technology and fostering inclusivity. As the world navigated through the challenges of the Covid crisis, it adapted swiftly, embracing remote camera work, live streaming, and animation. This evolution not only expanded its skill set but also empowered it to offer a wider array of solutions to its clients, ensuring their message resonates powerfully in today's dynamic market. For more information on Applehead Media, click here

The judge said: "All the entries had great campaigns, but for me the human element that Applehead Media brought to a corporate to better connect with their B2C Audience combined with their innovative and interesting back story of how and why they pivoted to the Video Podcast Services they now offered was great. In addition, the supplement of both results and testimonials on this produced further credibility and demonstrated a great marketing campaign overall, particularly for the size of their business."