The Community Rail Awards
Introduction
Community Rail Network (CRN) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports and champions community rail partnerships and station adoption groups. These groups work to connect local communities with their railways, making them more accessible, inclusive, and better used.
Services:
The
Vision
The Community Rail Awards are held annually to recognise the outstanding work of community rail partnerships and station adoption groups across the UK.
2025 marked a special milestone – the 20th anniversary of the Awards. CRN wanted this year’s event to be bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable than ever before. That’s where TeamBA came in.
The
Journey
Right from the start, TeamBA worked closely with CRN to reimagine the visual identity of the event. We created a refreshed logo and a full suite of brand assets to celebrate the landmark year.
To elevate the experience further, we produced a series of 90 on-brand animated graphics, designed to be showcased throughout the evening, adding energy, polish, and cohesion to the event’s atmosphere.
From an AV production perspective, we played a key role in delivering a seamless and impactful live experience. Video assets were loaded into a custom-built Resolume file, enabling precise, real-time triggering of each animation throughout the show. We designed and executed an inspiring lighting display that was both atmospheric and dynamic, enhancing key moments and setting the tone for the evening. In addition, we managed all aspects of the night’s audio to ensure clear, professional sound for presenters, award announcements, and entertainment.
The
Impact
Our branding brought the 20th anniversary to life with a bold, recognisable identity. Used across social media, video content, and printed materials, the refreshed look and feel helped create a memorable, unified experience that celebrated two decades of community-driven success.
On the night, the seamless integration of lighting, sound, and video brought the event to a whole new level. The dynamic AV production helped maintain energy, amplify key moments, and immerse guests in the story of community rail—making it a 20th anniversary to remember.
A few words from our client
From the outset, the team, led by Luke Bodin, were professional, accommodating and went above and beyond to support us and to ensure that we delivered an exceptional event, which we absolutely did! TeamBA’s management of the event production on the day was exceptional, and we have already secured their services for our 2026 Awards in the Midlands.
Luke leads from the front, he is a positive, consummate professional, with a brilliant eye for detail. His priority is to provide the client with top quality service, and that ethos runs through the whole team, along with that wonderful positive attitude.
We worked especially closely with Libby, who created a suite of video slides of the quality you might see at more international style Awards, and even through multiple amendment cycles, she was always patient and professional. Nothing was too much trouble, and that really is the attitude of everyone in TeamBA. It is a real pleasure working with them, and I suspect, we’ll continue to do so for years to come. On behalf of all of us at Community Rail Network, I can honestly say that we love working with TeamBA and without any hesitation, we highly recommend their services!
Our Work
New trains launch event
Garage Awards
Restoring Confidence in Rail Virtual Conference
CMAC one team meetings
Avanti Community Rail Conference
The Great Transport Debate
Destination Liverpool Campaign
UKREiiF 2025 – Pavilion support
The Community Rail Awards
