What a fantastic night Sunday was, celebrating the festive season and our amazing team at this year’s Valley Leisure Christmas Party! It was an evening filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer as we came together to reflect on a year of hard work, growth, and achievements.
A huge thank you to The Oak Smannell for providing the delicious food that made the evening extra special. From mouthwatering starters to a hearty main course and indulgent desserts, the feast added that perfect touch to our celebration
The heart of the evening, as we recognised the hard work, dedication, and incredible contributions of our team throughout the year. Each award highlighted the passion and commitment our staff put in every day to make Valley Leisure the best it can be. A huge congratulations to all the runners up, as well as the winners!
Innovation Award: Celebrates employees who introduce creative ideas, solutions, or initiatives that improve processes, products, or services.
Runner Up – Liz
Leadership Excellence Award: Honors individuals who inspire, guide, and empower their teams, showcasing exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
Runner Up – Tia
Team Player Award: Acknowledges staff members who foster collaboration, support their colleagues, and contribute positively to team dynamics.
Winner – Jess
Runners up – Tia, Mark, Mollie, Cameron & Julia
Customer Service Champion: Recognises employees who consistently deliver outstanding service, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Winner – Jess
Runners up – Natasha & Izzy
Rising Star Award: Highlights the achievements of newer employees who have shown significant growth, potential, and enthusiasm in their roles.
Winner – Emma-Jayne
Runner Up – Hollie & Lilly
Dedication and Loyalty Award: Celebrates long-serving staff members for their unwavering commitment, reliability, and sustained contributions over time.
Winner – Ben
Runner Up – Barry
Employee of the Year: Recognizes an individual who consistently demonstrates excellence, dedication, and significant contributions to the organization’s success
Winner – Tia
Runners Up – Chelsea & Jess
Secret Santa is always a highlight of the night within the team, and it was full of surprises, laughter, and thoughtful gifts. It’s the little moments like these that really make the season special, as everyone embraced the festive fun with big smiles and a lot of holiday spirit.
The quiz brought out everyone’s competitive side, with some hilarious answers and a lot of holiday fun. It was the perfect way to get into the festive mood while showing off some impressive trivia knowledge.
As we look back on the evening, we’re filled with pride for everything the Valley Leisure team has accomplished this year. The dedication, teamwork, and positive spirit each person brings make us stronger as a company and as a family. We’re incredibly grateful for each and every team member and can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in 2025.
Here’s to a wonderful year ahead, full of new opportunities, challenges, and successes. Thank you to everyone who made the Christmas party so memorable – and here’s to many more celebrations to come!