GSSArchitecture are celebrating their latest award successes following a great evening at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards on 10th November.

We were delighted to win the Employer of the Year award, which recognises employers that have created an outstanding workplace based on a set of values that has led to a committed, effective and motivated workforce. Hosted by Paddy McGuiness at the Northampton County Cricket Ground, the event saw a variety of businesses arrive to celebrate local successes from around the county.

The awards were judged by Nick Hewer, Star of The Apprentice; Shalom Lloyd, Founder of Naturally Tribal Skincare Ltd.; Rachel Mallows, founder and Managing Director of the Mallows Company Limited, and Ian Nicholas, Global Managing Director of Reed. Speaking about our submission for Employer of the Year, they said, “This submission was very considered and robust, providing an in-depth insight into what has been done to create a fantastic working environment with a true sense of belonging.”

As recognised Investors in People Gold Standard, we offer educational and training opportunities to all members of the GSS team and are committed to investing in the future of their people. The Practice has a long history of providing opportunities, training, and support in the profession, with numerous members of staff currently undertaking studies in a range of disciplines.

We were also finalists in the Land and Development award for our work at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. The work at Northampton Museum consisted of a considerable expansion, involving a new courtyard extension which is strategically placed to allow the museum to extend into the adjoining vacant former council office buildings, including an old Gaol Block. The work was part of the Town’s Cultural Quarter masterplan and has more than doubled the publicly accessible area of the museum.

Tom Lyons, Senior Partner at GSSArchitecture, said, “We are always striving to invest in our people and ensure that they are progressing in both their professional and personal lives, so it’s fantastic to have won Employer of the Year which is a great achievement for the Practice.”