Congratulations, Charlotte

Charlotte Hillier has been named the Expect More of Yourself Winner at the AVK 2026 Expect Awards 04-03-2026

The ‘Expect More of Yourself’ award celebrates colleagues who consistently go above and beyond their day job while demonstrating exceptional commitment to personal development and performance.

Over the years, Charlotte has built strong and trusted relationships with suppliers, helping to resolve issues quickly and amicably before they can impact production. As her career has progressed into an Assistant Management Accounting role, she now works closely with production and operations managers to accurately report on fixed assets and labour metrics, playing a key role in supporting informed decision-making across the business.

Charlotte’s Expect Award citation recognised her for consistently delivering excellent customer service and providing high-quality support with prompt, reliable responses.

At the Expect Awards event, Charlotte was inspired by guest speaker Danny Crates, whose story of resilience and achievement left a lasting impression.

Reflecting on his journey, Charlotte said:

‘Danny lost an arm in a car accident in 1994. Ten years later he won a gold medal at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens. To lose a limb at a young age in a tragic accident and come through it and achieve what he has was inspiring, as not everyone has the resolve to overcome something like that.’

Looking ahead, Charlotte is now considering working towards CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) status — a significant commitment, particularly with a toddler at home. However, if she decides to take on this next challenge, her track record of perseverance and determination suggests she will approach it with the same focus and tenacity that have defined her journey so far.