The awards ceremony took place at York St John University on Wednesday, January 15.
York St John University itself was recognised as the region’s most breastfeeding-friendly university, for its support given to families returning to work.
The university was recognised for its flexible working arrangements to allow the continuation of breastfeeding; paid breaks for staff to breastfeed or express milk; and dedicated areas on campus which welcome children and breastfeeding.
The Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards evolved from the Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Project.
That project was founded by Dr Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi, associate dean at York Business School at York St John University.
Dr Ndzi has conducted research and written extensively on shared parental leave, zero hours contracts, support for breastfeeding employees in the workplace, and the impact on infant feeding when parents return to work.
