BII Announce 'Bill Hannon' Award Winner 2004
20-May-2004
Date: 10th May 2004
BII Announce ‘Bill Hannon’ Award Winner 2004
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) today presented the ‘Bill Hannon’ Award 2004 to long-serving Institute member and Thames Valley Region Secretary Marcus Harborne FBII.
The award was made at the BII Annual Luncheon, sponsored by Sky, at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
The ‘Bill Hannon’ Award was created following the death of Bill Hannon, Chairman of the SFI Group PLC in 1995 and serves as a permanent memorial to a man who had a huge influence on the industry.
The award recognises the hard work and dedication of those who volunteer for the Institute at a local level. Without the support of these people the BII would not be the force it is in today’s industry.
This year's award goes to Marcus Harborne FBII, who has been a Fellow of the British Institute of Innkeeping since 1993 and, as well as being a long-standing and well-respected trainer, has been extremely proactive in his role as Secretary for the BII's Thames Valley Regional Council.
While much of his work is behind the scenes, he supplies his time, enthusiasm and ideas without stint.
Most recently, he has put a huge amount of effort into writing and producing the region’s groundbreaking newsletter which goes out quarterly to members.
John McNamara, the BII's Chief Executive, said: "I am delighted that Marcus's efforts have been rewarded with this year's Bill Hannon Award. He is representative of the enormous efforts that go on behind the scenes to make the Institute what it is. Without this kind of dedication we would certainly not be the force we are in today's industry."
Notes to Editors:
The BII is the professional body for the licensed trade. It has some 15,500 members and last year BIIAB processed around 89,000 qualifications. Its mission is to promote high standards of professionalism throughout the licensed retail sector; to encourage new entrants into the industry, and to help them develop their long-term careers. To provide all our members with high quality information, skills and qualifications to help them succeed in their business activities.
For more information or to order a photograph, please contact Christine Dedman, Communications Executive on 01276 417805 or by e-mail at christine@bii.org or call Caroline Nodder, the BII’s corporate communications manager, on 01276 417 838 or 07855 841 216 or email carolinen@bii.org.
A copy of this press release can be found at www.bii.org in the press section.
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