Out of hundreds of entries, Tickler has been honoured in the UK’s leading awards for responsible business practice, run by Business in the Community

Milk Link is among a small cadre of businesses to receive Business in the Community’s (BITC) coveted National Big Tick for its Tickler extra mature Cheddar. The Big Tick award is the first level of award available to entrants of the national Awards for Excellence, which recognise inspirational programmes that are making a positive impact on the community, the environment or wider society.

Milk Link’s programme has also been shortlisted for the title of Example of Excellence – the overall winner – for the Rural Action category for companies that help support rural communities. The final results will be announced at the Awards for Excellence Gala Event sponsored by Unilever on 5 July.

Hamish Renton, Milk Link’s Marketing & Innovation Director commented; “We are delighted to receive this Big Tick for Tickler and to have been shortlisted for the overall Example of Excellence. We have always taken a sustained approach to corporate responsibility and integrated it into our business strategy. For us, it has paid off both with customers, stakeholders and our employees. We know that we cannot build a successful sustainable business without constantly showing our commitment to being a better business.” 

Stephen Howard, Chief Executive, Business in the Community said: “I congratulate Milk Link on achieving their Big Tick. It is a challenging time for business, but this is a sign that companies are not losing their focus and are transforming their businesses to make a positive impact on people and society and are prepared to lead by example. That’s what Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence are all about – celebrating responsible business, the leadership that makes it happen and the benefits to the business and society of doing so. Communities and consumers need to see that businesses are proactive, visible and engaged on the big issues of the day, as Tickler has demonstrated.”

Milk Link was presented with its Big Tick award at the South West regional dinner on the 7^th June.