A man has been given an award by his employer for improving business after 20 years' service.

Keith Lawson, 43, of Upper Norwood, received the award from his employer Sodexho which has 48,000 employees at their annual awards ceremony held at Lord's Cricket Ground.

The senior contract director said: "I am absolutely thrilled and delighted to receive this award, however full praise must be given to my team and also our successful business partnerships with clients."

Keith was awarded with a case of fine wine, treated to afternoon tea at the House of Lords, a trip on the London Eye and a luxury dinner on the Thames.

Sodexho is the UK's leading catering and support service providers.