Leeds Bradford Airport wins investment award at Yorkshire Business Awards
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Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been named winner of the Investment Award at last night’s Yorkshire Business Awards in recognition of its significant capital investment programme and long-term commitment to driving economic growth across the region.
The award honours organisations that demonstrate outstanding strategic investment, sustainable growth and measurable regional impact. Judges commended LBA’s ambitious transformation programme, highlighting major infrastructure upgrades, enhanced passenger facilities and a clear commitment to advancing sustainable aviation initiatives.
Over the past year, LBA has accelerated a series of key development projects designed to futureproof the airport, strengthen connectivity and elevate the passenger experience. These investments are set to create jobs, stimulate tourism and provide Yorkshire businesses with improved access to both domestic and international markets.
Vincent Hodder, Chief Executive Officer at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive the Investment Award at the Yorkshire Business Awards. This recognition reflects the scale of our ambition and the dedication of our teams and partners who are delivering transformational change at Leeds Bradford Airport. Our investment programme is about far more than infrastructure – it is about unlocking long-term economic opportunity for the entire region.”
The airport’s development plans align closely with wider regional growth ambitions, reinforcing its position as a vital gateway for Yorkshire and a key driver of local prosperity.
Winning the Investment Award marks another significant milestone in LBA’s journey to deliver a modern, sustainable and passenger-focused airport that underpins long-term economic success across the region.
