THE chairman of a firm with a Tadley base is up for an award.

Stuart Mason-Elliott, chairman of Elliotts Builders Merchant, has been nominated for the Industry Personality Award in the Builders Merchant Journal Industry Awards.

Mr Mason-Elliott is the fifth generation of the Elliott family to run the company.

Mr Mason-Elliot said, “It’s a real honour to have been nominated for Industry Personality in the Builders Merchant Journal Awards. I’ve been lucky enough to play a role in Elliotts’ growth over the last 40 years and still play an active part in my role as chairman.

“Elliotts is also up for three further awards, including Best Marketing Campaign for recreation of delivery through Southampton by horse and cart and Multiple Merchant of the Year. This is testament to the hard work of our employees and tops off our 175th anniversary celebrations.”

The award winners are decided by the public. To vote, go to bmjindustryawards.co.uk.