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Mike Connell Receives Prestigious 2009 BII Honour
Released
17/06/2009
Summary
Mike Connell of Grappenhall, Warrington, has been announced by the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) as recipient of the ‘2009 Bill Hannon Award’ for exceptional contribution to the industry and the work of BII.
The announcement was made at BII’s Annual Lunch in London and Mike received his award at a BII North West Regional event at Haydock Park.
The Award was created in 1995, following the death of Bill Hannon, as a permanent memorial to a man who had a huge influence on the industry. It serves to recognise the hard work that goes on behind the scenes for BII and is awarded to those who devote time and effort to BII and are very much the unsung heroes and heroines of the organisation’s success. Without these people BII would certainly not have become the force it is in today’s industry.
Mike was presented with his award by Steve Howe, BII Director of Membership, and Neil France, BII North West Regional Chairman. Mike, a training consultant and former Training Manager for Blackburn-based Daniel Thwaites Brewery, commented: “I’m made up! The timing of this award is perfect as I’ve recently left Daniel Thwaites to embark on a freelance consultancy career and it’s great to receive this recognition just as I’ve launched my own business. Daniel Thwaites is now a client of mine and I look forward to expanding my customer base and sharing my knowledge and ideas with a wider spectrum of businesses.”
Mike was nominated to receive the award by John Melia, BII Client Development Director. John commented: “Mike has been a member of BII for some years and is a former BII NITA Professional Trainer of the Year. He managed the BIIAB approved training centre at Daniel Thwaites Brewery for a number of years, delivering a variety of BIIAB courses to licensees and staff. Throughout his time there, he has always been fully supportive of BII and its principles of raising standards.
“Mike became secretary for BII’s North West Region three years ago and has once again demonstrated his commitment and support for BII through this role.”
Mike’s new business is INNfluential Hospitality Training Solutions and he can be contacted at mikeconnell@innfluential.co.uk or via www.innfluential.co.uk.
Our photo shows (L-R) Steve Howe, BII Director of Membership, Mike Connell and Neil France, BII North West Regional Chairman.
Contact
Michelle Luscombe, BII Corporate Communications Manager
Email: michellel@bii.org
Telephone: 01276 417863 or 07795 394660
