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The Source scoop top European Award The Source at Meadowhall has been announced as the winner of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation European Community Support Award.

The ICSC Foundation Award was established to encourage and recognise outstanding community support by a shopping centre, shopping centre development or management company in Europe and is worth €5000 to the winning charity or organisation.

Ann Cadman, Director of The Source, who launched the business in 2003, said: "There has never been a more important time to train our work force, regardless of their age.   Whilst conditions are tough we need to ensure our region maintains its quality skills and is prepared for new opportunities when the economic upturn starts."

Over the last six years The Source has delivered training to over 2000 people and supported more than 250 businesses across the region.  Its ‘socially inclusive' approach has encouraged over 350,000 visits by people using the facilities and attending training courses. 

Eileen Connolly, director of leading real estate consultancy DTZ, and a member of the judging panel for the ICSC Foundation Award, said: "ICSC is seeking to recognise excellence in our industry and to reward those that move the business forward.  Meadowhall and The Source are genuine examples of best practice and innovation by a retail destination.  As a global industry we have a real opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve and the Foundation is very pleased to be able to promote that goal through the enthusiasm and hard work of the many corporate and community organisations."