The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended award in a prestigious national HR competition.

Yorkshire Garden Centres Group received the accolade in the People Team of the Year category of the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class people experience.

"We are beyond thrilled to receive this recognition. This award is a testament to the dedication and passion our team puts into creating a great experience for all of our colleagues. From creating a culture of support, engagement, and development to driving impactful sustainability and charity initiatives, the People and Culture team has truly been the backbone of our growth and success," said Yorkshire Garden Centre's Director of People and Culture, Neil Barwise-Carr.

"A huge thank you to our incredible team, whose hard work and commitment make YGC such a special place to work."

The British HR Awards is powered by New Possible, a next-generation employee insight platform. New Possible helps leaders build healthier organisations by providing meaningful insight that can drive real change. This year, over 350 entries were received from organisations across the UK, and so competition to be recognised proved to be fierce. Firms taking part ranged from start-up innovators to public sector heroes, tech superstars, global titans and everything in between.