Scarlet’s delight at award recognising young talent

A manager at bus operator trentbarton has spoken of her delight after winning a top award recognising young talent.

Scarlet McCourt was recently named Rising Star at the Generation Next Award, which are run by East Midlands Chamber and backed by headline partner the University of Derby.

Scarlet, 26, was one of a dozen winners revealed at a ceremony at Derby’s Bustler Market.

Also among the winners were Alistair Bullock, of Purpose Media, who won the Creators and Makers Award and Joshua Leach-Aslam, of Two Chevrons Group, carried off the Volunteering & Charitable Impact Award.

Scarlet, who lives in Long Eaton, was promoted last year to be the manager for trentbarton’s marketing and communications. She has been with the bus operator for six years.

The former apprentice at Nottinghamshire County Council, who became trentbarton’s youngest team leader, said: “It’s an absolute honour to be recognised for this award. I love what I do and leading the marketing and communications team is a pleasure.”

Scarlet, whose grandfather drove for Barton Buses, added: “Generation Next does some incredibly important work in highlighting the importance of young professionals, something which I am also extremely passionate about.”

The award judges said: “Scarlet demonstrated the journey she has been through, from starting as an apprentice to rise to her current managerial role.

“Scarlet showed ambition for how she will embrace the Generation Next Rising Star award to continue excelling in her career, drive change in her industry and success with her goals. Congratulations Scarlet.”

Tom Morgan, trentbarton’s managing director, said: “We all want to wish Scarlet huge congratulations for winning the Rising Star Award.

“Scarlet is an exceptional team member whose innovative strategies and unwavering dedication have elevated our brands to new heights.

“She has an unwavering commitment to delivering our customer values consistently and is an integral part of our leadership team. We’re incredibly proud of her.”