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Chelmsford Market staff named ‘Team of the Year’ by NABMA

This week, Chelmsford Market was awarded Small Market Team of the Year at the National Association of British Market Authorities’ NABMA Market Awards 2025.

Pauline Rider Collects Chelmsford Markets’ Award At The 2025 NABMA Annual Conference And AGM.
Pauline Rider collects Chelmsford Markets’ award at the 2025 NABMA Annual Conference and AGM.

On 23 September 2025, at the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) Annual Conference and AGM, market professionals from across the country came together to celebrate the industry and the individuals, teams and organisations recognised by this year’s NABMA Market Awards. 

The awards commend those who work to strengthen markets across the UK, celebrating creativity, innovation and dedication.

Pauline Rider With The Small Market Team Of The Year NABMA Market Award.
Pauline Rider with the Small Market Team of the Year NABMA Market Award.

Chelmsford Markets team recognised  

During the awards ceremony, Chelmsford Market was recognised for its impact on the local community, with its dedicated team of staff celebrated for their work to centre our markets as a vital part of Chelmsford’s identity and community.

“Operating thriving indoor and high street markets, Chelmsford’s team have transformed their market into a cultural hub, with art installations, young trader schemes, and community events. Their recognition in local business awards highlights the trust and value placed in them by residents.”

National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA)
Chelmsford Markets Team Standing Outside The Indoor Market
Small Market Team of the Year! L-R: Kevin Cheesmen, Pauline Rider, Bill Longworth, Kirsten Gardner, Steven Lloyd.

A well-deserved award for a hard-working team 

Councillor Donna Eley shared her congratulations with the Markets team and thanked them for their inspiring dedication to the community:

“The team’s dedication to their traders and their community is certainly something to celebrate, and I’m thrilled that their hard work has been recognised on a national level.

“That these awards are decided by both public vote and NAMBA’s secret shoppers shows how well-regarded the team are, both within the industry and within Chelmsford’s community. Congratulations to you all.”

Councillor Donna Eley, Cabinet Member for a Safer Chelmsford

Visit the NABMA website for a full list of NABMA Market Awards 2025 winners. 

And visit Chelmsford’s High Street and indoor markets to see the Small Market Team of the Year in action!  

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Molly Smith
Molly Smith

Molly writes stories about public health, community safety, leisure, community sport, parking and Chelmsford Market.