A rising star named West Yorkshire Top 30 Under 30

This prestigious award is a true testament to Melissa's commitment to building customer relationships, solving their issues and understanding the challenges faced across the industry.

Melissa was nominated for the Top 30 under 30 as she has made an outstanding impact at Accu. She explains: "It feels incredibly special to be named one of the Top 30 Under 30 in West Yorkshire, beyond my wildest dreams. Eight years ago, I never imagined that starting out in an admin role would lead me here. I took a chance to begin again in a completely new industry, embraced every challenge and have been lucky enough to grow alongside an amazing company and team.

"Being celebrated in this way is not just recognition of what I've achieved, but a reminder of the people who have supported me, the opportunities I've been given and the journey that has shaped me. I'm incredibly proud of how far I've come and excited for everything still ahead."

The Top 30 Under 30 programme shines a light on the region's most promising young professionals who are making a significant impact on the business, community and industry showcasing them as the leaders of the future. The award recognises their talent and celebrates outstanding performance while supporting the individuals' continued development through a year-long leadership programme.

Melissa will now embark on the year-long 'LEAP' leadership development programme, providing access to new skills, opportunities and experiences that will further enhance her career. Delivered by leading business coaches, the programme helps young talent transition from good operators to effective managers and inspiring leaders.

Alastair Morris, Managing Director at Accu, says: "Melissa thoroughly deserves this recognition as one of the Top 30 under 30. Since she joined the business, she has developed a real passion for helping customers find the right solutions, which could be in anything from food production or manufacturing to energy and automation. She is playing a key role in keeping production lines and industry moving for customers across the world and in doing so has become a real asset to our team. We wish her all the best on the leadership programme and look forward to her achieving even more great things!"