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David Kilburn, founder of MKM Building Supplies, has been recognised with the prestigious “Outstanding Contribution to Business” award at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2023. The ceremony, which took place at Headingley Stadium, was attended by over 400 prominent business figures from the region, and hosted by BBC Look North’s Amy Garcia.
Since founding MKM in 1995 with close friend Peter Murray, David Kilburn has transformed the MKM Building Supplies from a single site in Hull to an expansive network of over 124 branches across the UK.
Expressing his gratitude, Kilburn said: “I am both surprised and humbled to receive the award. Building MKM and seeing it grow has been a hugely fulfilling journey, and being able to contribute to the local community and beyond is something I don’t take for granted.
“This recognition is not just mine but a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone who has been a part of this journey. I’ve said it before that I have been very lucky as without the support from lots of people, my wife Linda, and lots of others, it wouldn’t have been possible.”
For the first time, the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business’ category was open to nominations, rather than selection by the judging team. This special award recognises Kilburn as having demonstrated a lifetime of dedication to his industry and business.
