Last Updated on: 1st January 2024, 05:55 pm
Sarah Cressall, the esteemed Founder and CEO of The Creation Station, has been honoured with an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in the prestigious 2023 King’s Honours List. This recognition celebrates her significant contributions to fostering creativity in education, entertainment, and business sectors.
Sarah’s journey with The Creation Station began in 2002, marking a steadfast dedication to inspiring imagination and nurturing creative skills through a variety of arts and crafts classes, parties, and events for individuals of all ages.
Under Sarah’s visionary leadership, The Creation Station embraced franchising, enabling numerous individuals to positively impact their communities. The company’s influence is widespread, having inspired over 1.8 million children and adults, and earning the status of the United Kingdom’s most recommended children’s activity organisation.
Expressing her appreciation for this esteemed recognition, Sarah said, “I’m deeply honoured and grateful to receive this recognition for doing something I am passionate about. I’m incredibly fortunate to work with amazing people. Thank you to all our fabulous Creation Station franchise partners – who do a fantastic job of bringing creativity into the community every day. My heartfelt thanks to Ruth Morris, Rachel Logan, Katy Clarke, Louise Richardson, Emma Winterbourne, Emma McCalla-John, and Jude Coles for their brilliant support across the UK. Special thanks to my sister Fran Long, who has been my biggest supporter ever since I was a little girl. And to the light of my life; my lovely husband Duncan and three wonderful sons, Sam, Ollie, and Josh, whose unwavering love has enabled me to achieve far more than I ever thought I could.”
Ruth Morris, the dedicated Franchise Manager at The Creation Station, lauded Sarah’s extraordinary commitment to creativity and the enrichment of communities, remarking, “Sarah is a truly worthy recipient of this honour. Her unwavering passion for the power of creative experiences to enhance many aspects of our lives, at different ages and stages, is truly remarkable and inspiring. Sarah continues to explore ways to reach out to those who may not have access to creative opportunities. Her creative energy and drive have not only made this a sustainable and positive business but also a model for others to benefit from.”
The entire team at The Creation Station heartily congratulates Sarah Cressall OBE on this richly deserved honour. We eagerly look forward to her continued passion for utilising creativity for the greater good, ensuring that a wider audience of children and adults can experience and benefit from the transformative power of creativity.
For further details about The Creation Station, please visit thecreationstation.co.uk, or contact us at hello@thecreationstation.co.uk.
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