Puddle Ducks’ multi-unit franchisee Ellie Cawdell has received the ‘Franchisee of the Year’ award for the second time, in recognition of her outstanding performance in running her franchises.

Owner of Puddle Ducks York, Hull and East Yorkshire, Cambridge and Edinburgh, Ellie has been a Puddle Ducks franchisee for over a decade and in that time has worked tirelessly to grow her business and to be a constant support to the rest of the network.

The ‘Franchisee of the Year’ award was presented to Ellie by Puddle Ducks co-founder Jo Stone at the company’s annual conference, who commented: “We are so proud that Ellie has won Franchisee of the Year for the second time.

Jo continued: “Ellie is dedicated to finding new ways to ensure every child, regardless of their needs, is able to join our lessons. There is no challenge too large for Ellie to take on and she does it all with a smile. She is also committed to the growth of her business which is evidenced by the amazing growth she has had by expanding into new territories. I am delighted that she is receiving this recognition and look forward to what the next 12 months brings.”

Commenting on her win, Ellie said: “Receiving this award for a second time was such a shock! I’m really proud to have my dedication and passion for Puddle Ducks recognised in this way. I want to thank my amazing team, our little swimmers and their families, and the rest of the franchise network who inspire me every day”.