Kevin, who manages both Horsefair Shopping Centre in Wisbech and the Deeping Shopping Centre in Market Deeping, received the award at the annual centre management strategy conference hosted and organised by NewRiver Retail, which own both centres.

Speaking about his award, Kevin said: “I am delighted that my work has been recognised. This is the first time that NewRiver Retail has held these awards and it really is a fantastic boost to receive this award.”

Lucy Mitchell, Marketing Manager at NewRiver Retail said: “We initiated these awards to formally acknowledge the exceptional work undertaken by our centre managers who continuously go above and beyond to deliver excellent results for their centres and respective communities. Running a shopping centre is no mean feat, and our Centre Managers across the portfolio are integral to the NewRiver team.

“Kevin has demonstrated tremendous creativity, organisation and dedication through the way he runs both shopping centres in Wisbech and Market Deeping and is greatly admired by our retailers, local partners and shoppers alike. A very well-deserved win”.

Kevin Smith shows off his trophy after being awarded Shopping Centre Manager of the Year for a Small Centre.