Express Dairies milkman, Tony Raspin, has been rewarded for his quick thinking, scooping the industry's first Milk Hero award.
The Goole franchisee rescued an elderly customer from a fire in her home after the frying pan she had left under the grill caught fire setting alight the kitchen flooring too.
"Fortunately the fire wasn't too serious and I was able to put it out quickly with a damp cloth," Tony said at the time.
Dairy UK organises the awards which celebrate outstanding examples of bravery and quick-thinking amongst milkmen and women. On receiving a nomination from Goole depot, judges decided Tony was most deserving of the inaugural Milk Hero crown and he was presented with his award by Keith Johnson, regional manager for Dairy UK.
"Tony is a first-class example of the work that milkmen often go over and above their normal duties", said Keith. "He saw a problem and acted promptly. We in the dairy industry are very proud of him, and this award is a small way of showing our appreciation."
Only seven Milk Hero awards are presented each year and depot managers are being asked to nominate deserving milkman from their depots.
Mike Grey, business support manager for Express says he is delighted an Express franchisee was the first to receive the accolade.
"The milkmen themselves modestly accept this as part of the job, so any scheme that recognises their contribution and brings them the well deserved publicity is commendable. Our depot mangers will be fully supporting the scheme, and they have plenty of Express Heros to nominate."