Mark Quinn Awarded Outstanding Contribution To Business In Kent Honour At Kent Invicta Chamber Awards 2024

Mark Quinn, Chairman of Quinn Estates, has been recognised by Kent’s business community for his positive contribution to the county over the past 25 years by being awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Business in Kent at the Kent Invicta Chamber Awards 2024.

The Outstanding Contribution to Business in Kent Award is presented each year to an individual business owner who has made a significant personal contribution to Kent’s economy in terms of jobs and investment as well as giving back to their community through charity, business advice or education.

Presenting this prestigious award at a glittering gala evening held at Westenhanger Castle, Hythe last night (Thurs 21 November) Cllr Derek Murphy, Kent County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development said:

“Developers can get a bad name but in the case of our winner, we have someone in Kent who deserves to be recognised for what he delivers for the county, not only in economic and regeneration terms but for what he has personally given back to our community.”

On being presented with his award, Mark Quinn CEO and Chairman of Quinn Estates, said: “Winning this award is an incredible honour. It means a huge amount to be recognised by the fantastic business community in Kent, of which I’ve been proud to be part of for so many years.

“The work I do personally and in business genuinely starts with what I can give back, how as a business I can leave a positive legacy and a stronger local economy. That has always been my starting point and always will be.”

Mark Quinn has worked in the property development sector for more than 25 years, founding Quinn Estates, a business highly regarded for its innovation and ambition in construction but also for providing a lasting community legacy – from supporting grassroots sports with new facilities to local sponsorship through to significant charity support.

Sport is a strand that has run through Mark’s personal and professional success. His passion for grass-roots sports stems from a belief that being part of a team helps young people grow up with a sense of community that sets them on a positive path for their future. His personal sponsorship of local clubs includes Canterbury City Football Club, Wye Tennis Club and Sellinge Under 15s, to name but a few. He also personally contributed a significant sum to ensure the completion of the Herne Bay Sports Hub.

Mark also donates more than £350,000 each year to local community groups and contributes to community events from Canterbury Pride to the annual Christmas lights switch-on. Funding and building a new Pilgrim’s Hospice was his way of thanking the hospice team for the care they showed his late mother – and he continues to support hospices across Kent as well as charities focused on life-limiting conditions such as MS and Parkinsons disease.

His commitment to supporting the education of the next generation included the EKC Group Civil Engineering Training Centre that opened in 2023. This is already making a huge impact in supporting jobs, training and opportunities for young people in Kent.

Cllr Murphey concluded: “Mark Quinn is someone who deserves to be recognised for what he has personally contributed to the county over many years.