JD Wetherspoon plc announced as a winner

25-Mar-2002

JD Wetherspoon plc announced as a winner in the BII 2001 NITAs, held in association with the Morning Advertiser

Watford-based pub operator JD Wetherspoon plc, has been announced as the winner of the Supreme Award for the Best Overall Training Programme for Managed Estates in the BII 2001 NITAs (Rewarding Training Excellence in Licensed Retailing) held in association with the licensed retail trade newspaper, Morning Advertiser. The company has also been highly commended in the Award for the Best Targeted Training Course Designed to Meet Specific Operational Needs and the Best Course Designed to Develop Food/Catering Skills.

The winners were announced today (March 22) at a prestigious awards ceremony that took place at the Café Royal, London, in front of an audience of high profile industry guests. The awards are run by the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and aim to recognise those at the pinnacle of training for the on-licensed retail sector. A full list of winners and finalists is enclosed.

There are eight categories in the BII 2001 NITAs catering for all pub retail companies, both large and small, as well as individual licensees and training organisations. This year also saw the introduction of a new category that reflects the demand for social responsibility within the on-licensed retail sector. The judges of the competition were looking for evidence that training objectives and outcomes were achieved by maximising the use of resources available. ../more over

Cathie Smith, director of qualifications said: “ The winners of the BII 2001 NITAs should be very proud to have been so successful in their training programmes. We have been delighted by the calibre of entries that have been received this year and would like to congratulate all those that entered”. ends]

Notes to Editors: The British Institute of Innkeeping is the professional body for the licensed trade. It has around 15,000 members and last year processed over 76,000 qualifications. Its mission is to promote high standards of professionalism throughout the licensed retail sector and to provide information, skills and qualifications to help members run successful businesses.




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