The 2026 AVK in the UK Expect Awards

The 2026 Expect Awards

AVK in the UK Celebrates Excellence at the 2026 Expect Awards 04-02-2026

The 2026 AVK Expect Awards took place on 3 February 2026  in Coventry, at the stunning Ansty Hall, bringing colleagues together from across AVK in the UK to celebrate dedication and outstanding achievements. The awards shine a spotlight on individuals and teams who exemplify AVK’s Expect Promises, turning words into action to deliver exceptional service, innovation, and quality to customers.
HR Manager in opening address at awards
Welcome 2026 contestants to the Awards
2026 Expect Contestants Entrance
The awards recognise excellence across five main categories, which are:

Expect More of Yourself – Celebrating colleagues who consistently go above and beyond their day job.

Innovation – Honouring those driving continuous improvement and forward-thinking solutions.

Customer Service – Recognising employees making AVK in the UK easy and effective to do business with.

Customer Response – Highlighting individuals who deliver quality and timely responses at every step.

Best Site – Awarding the team that demonstrates outstanding overall performance.

From production lines and workshops, to offices, warehouses and customer departments, the Expect Awards celebrate those who quietly make a difference, ensuring customers receive lasting solutions and excellent service.
Guest Speaker at AVK awards
Lunch at the 2026 expect awards
The AVK 2026 Expect award ceremony begins

Guests were inspired by gold medalist and motivational speaker, Danny Crates, Paralympic , who shared insights on teamwork, resilience, and overcoming challenges, lessons that resonate both on and off the track. 

Paul Hubbard, Chairman of AVK in the UK, said:

"The Expect Awards are a moment to recognise and celebrate the exceptional dedication, creativity, and teamwork of our colleagues. Every day, across every part of our business, people are finding better ways to serve our customers and support each other. These awards are about shining a light on that commitment and inspiring us all to keep raising the bar."

The Expect Awards 2026 highlighted the remarkable dedication, teamwork, and innovation of AVK colleagues, a true celebration of turning promises into action.

The Winners:

Our winners can be seen on the image below and listed by category.  Very well done and congratulations to our 2026 winners.

2026 Expect Award Winners
past AVK expect winner testimonial
2026 Trophies

And the winners are...

Expect More of Yourself:-

AVK UK....................Steve Turner
Atplas.......................Charlotte Hillier
Atplas.......................Chloe Lewis (Group)
Fusion Group..........Jade Ricardo
Glenfield Invicta......Jonathan Coulson
Group.......................Piotr Kolendo

Customer Response:-

AVK UK...................Vicki Halsall
AVK UK...................Ben Roberts
Atplas......................Philip Jones
Fusion Group.........Gordon Noble
Fusion Group.........Beverley Brotherston
Glenfield Invicta.....Ken Ottley

And the winners are...

Customer Service:-

AVK UK....................Stuart Mason
Atplas ......................Cerys Davies
Fusion Group..........Sarah Phillips
Fusion Group..........Sindy Zhan
Glenfield Invicta......Harriet Watson

Innovation:-

AVK UK ....................Pardeep Sidhu
Atplas........................Paul Carmichael
Fusion Group...........Li Fang
Glenfield Invicta.......Bryan Mackie

Best Site:-

Fusion Anhui