We’re proud to be recognised for our achievements
We’re a multi-award winning independent fourth-generation family-run business. Established over 70 years ago, we continually strive to deliver high quality standards and excellent customer service. Named in 2019 as one of Europe’s best businesses to watch, we continue to improve our metal recycling and waste management services and have been fortunate enough to receive ongoing recognition and awards for our innovation, investments and teamwork.
Highlights
Donald Ward Ltd, trading as Ward, is one of 225 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today (Thursday 21 April), Ward has been recognised for its excellence in International Trade. Read More
Annually, the Derbyshire Live Business Awards recognise the very best businesses within Derby city and the wider county, with categories covering start-ups, SMEs, engagement with the education sector, innovation and customer service. Ward was crowned the winner of both the Family Business of the Year and Excellence in Business Growth categories in 2021. Read More
Awarded Metal Recycling Business of the Year at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2020. The Awards champion innovation, dedication and success across the waste management and recycling sectors. Read More
The Family Business of the Year Awards, organised by Family Business United, celebrate the vital contribution that family businesses of all sizes play in the UK economy. We triumphed as winners of the Midlands & Central Family Business of the Year 2019, hot on the heels of double award wins at Midlands Family Business of the Year 2018. Read More
WINNERS
- Businessdesk.com East Midlands Business Masters Awards 2023 – Sustainability
- Businessdesk.com Business Masters Awards 2022 – Family Business of the Year
- Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022 – International Trade
- Derby Telegraph Business Awards 2020/21 – Family Business of the Year
- Derby Telegraph Business Awards 2020/21 – Excellence in Business Growth
- Awards for Excellence Metals Recycling Business of the Year 2020
- Businessdesk.com Business Masters Awards 2020 – Large Company of the Year
- Businessdesk.com Business Masters Awards 2020 – Ambassador of the Year Award
- UK Construction Week 2019 – Construction Supplier of the Year
- National Family Business Awards – Midlands Central Family Business of the Year 2019
- Derby Telegraph Business Awards 2019 – Company of the Year
- Derby Telegraph Business Awards 2019 – Employer of the Year
- Businessdesk.com Business Masters Awards 2019 – Best Large Business of the Year
- Business Masters Awards 2019 – Best Family Business of the Year
- Midlands Family Awards – Business of the Year 2018
- Midlands Family Business Awards – Fastest Growing Family Business of the Year 2018
FINALISTS
- The Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2020, shortlisted for Metals Recycling Business of the Year
- BusinessDesk.com Business Masters shortlist – Large business, Family Business, Investment categories
- European Business Awards – Business of the Year Award (with Turnover €26M – 150M) category: NATIONAL FINALIST
- Highways England supplier recognition awards 2019 – Highway Partnership Award
- Businessdesk.com Business Masters Awards 2019 – International Trade
- Businessdesk.com Business Masters Awards 2019 – Investment
- Midlands Family Awards – People’s Choice 2018
- The Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2018 – Metals Recycling Business of the Year
- Midlands Family Awards – International Trade 2017
- Derby Telegraph Business Awards 2020/21 – Invictus Communications Family Business of the Year & Dains Excellence in Business Growth
RANKINGS
- Named ‘One to Watch’ of 200 in Europe in a list of business excellence published by the European Business Awards
- Derby Telegraph Top 200 Businesses List 2019 – Number 39
- Derby Telegraph Top 200 Businesses List 2018 – Number 50
- Grant Thornton’s Top 200 East Midlands Businesses 2018:
– 19th in East Midlands
– 4th in Derbyshire - Considerate Constructors Audit – Awarded – Performance Level: Excellent (2023)
What the judges said
“Our judges were impressed with every aspect of the company’s growth story – long may it continue. For myself, I look forward to following Ward’s expansion journey as it continues to mark itself out as a true powerhouse of the East Midlands economy.”
Sam Metcalf, editor of TheBusinessDesk.com and Master Judging Panel Chair
“Our Awards strive to shine a light on this incredible contribution, and the great work, innovation and successes of family businesses and their people here in the Midlands. Ward represents the exceptional pedigree of the family businesses in the Midlands and the sector’s vital contribution to the region’s economy.”
Charlotte Perkins, Managing Director The Wilson Organisation and judge
“Ward are worthy winners and as a family firm for four generations remains innovative and ambitious with a reach not just in their region but across the UK.”
Paul Andrews, Founder and Managing Director of Family Business United