A TRAFFIC and highways engineering firm is on the route to further success.

Grange Moor-based Sanderson Associates has been shortlisted for three awards in the 2010 Yorkshire and Humber Construction Best Practice Awards.

The company has been nominated in the leadership and people development category, the SME Award – for small and medium-sized enterprises – and the Achiever’s Award.

Sanderson Associates, formed in 1987 and led by managing director Alison France, is rated as one of the UK’s most successful independent highways consultancies.

“Being shortlisted in three categories in these prestigious awards is a tremendous honour for all of us,” said Alison. “It is a tribute to my hard-working and committed staff.

“It is especially pleasing to receive such an honour in these difficult economic times.

“It is always gratifying – and humbling – to be recognised by one’s Yorkshire peers. “