OGL Computer has hosted a winter wonderland themed Dinner and Dance at the Chateau Impney Hotel near Droitwich to mark a successful 2014.

Over 300 employees and partners, at the Stourport-on-Severn company, were in attendance on Friday, January 16, to enjoy the event which featured a three course meal, music from a live band ‘Soul Town’ and the company’s annual Staff Awards ceremony.

From 98 nominees, 13 members of staff were recognised with an OGL Staff Award, ranging from ‘Technical Innovation’ to ‘Above and Beyond’ and ‘Top Sales Achievement’.

Following a recruitment drive last year, the company now employs over 240 staff.

Debbie Byrne, operations director for the company, said: “It’s very important to us, particularly as a family run company, that we show just how much our staff are valued. We thought hosting a party where staff and their partners could let their hair down, dress to impress and socialise with colleagues was a great way of doing so.

“We had some fantastic award winners this year, which demonstrates the skill and expertise people have in the Wyre Forest. We’ve grown significantly since our humble beginnings selling typewriters in 1976 and it’s important we, as a company, take time to reflect on our achievements over the last year, and indeed the past 39 years, as we head towards our 40th birthday next year.”