The British Poultry Council’s Annual Awards ceremony at the House of Commons was a fantastic event again this year. British Poultry Council President, Ted Wright made the most important point that yesterday was an event ‘to recognise the commitment and passion that individuals have brought to the poultry sector…these awards are not for long service, they are for excellent service.

It is quality people that drive the industry, and many spend a whole career in our sector. They inspire confidence both inside and outside their companies, and are the backbone of our industry.’

Ted continued; ‘We must ensure that the next generation is given the skills and knowledge to carry the industry forward.’

The winners of the Awards were as follows:

Scholarship Award

Mr Muhammad Jaspal
Ms Chamari Palliyeguru

Poulters Charles Longley Award

Mr Richard Bailey

Distinguished Service Awards

Mr Howard Birley
Mr Derek Kelly
Mr Bob Reader

Marketing Award

Mr James Hook

Special Service Award

Professor Sir Colin Spedding

BPC Ted Wright making his address

James Hook, winner of the BPC Marketing Award

All the winners of the BPC Awards for 2009 - (from left) Professor Sir Colin Spedding, Dr Richard Bailey, Mr Muhammad Jaspal, Mr Derek Kelly, Mr Ted Wright (BPC President), Mr James Hook, Mr Howard Birley, Mr Bob Reader, Mrs Chamari Palliyeguru.

For further information please contact Alexandra Thompson at the British Poultry Council on 0845 3022837 or 07540 501173 (mobile).

-ENDS-

Notes-to-editors:

• The British Poultry Council is the leading representative organization for companies and individuals engaged in breeding, hatching, rearing and processing chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese to produce poultry meat.
• A full copy of the survey results can be found on the Food Standard’s Agency’s website at: http://www.food.gov.uk/

BPC 06/10/2009