Colchester pre-press manager wins calendar industry’s employee of the year

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Nicola Stephens, pre-press manager at Rose Calendars in Colchester, has scooped the INCA award for Employee of the Year. The award recognises an individual in the calendar industry who has gone the extra mile to deliver outstanding performance and customer service.

Nicola with Michael Rose.

Nicola has been at Rose Calendars for many years and is thrilled that her efforts have been formally recognised. She said, ‘I feel honoured to have my work appreciated in this way. I started at Rose straight after college as a trainee in the pre-press department, and 20 years later, now manage the department myself.’

Managing director of Rose Calendars, Michael Rose, was also delighted with the award, saying: ‘Nicola’s hard work and dedication has clearly paid off. She is a valued member of the management team and has improved the level of service given to our customers.’

Rose Calendars has been trading in Colchester since 1908 and is the country’s largest promotional calendars manufacturer. Michael is the fourth generation of the Rose family at the helm.