Celebrating BICSc annual awards dinner and golf day '12

The British Institute of Cleaning Science hosted its Annual Awards Dinner and Golf Day on Thursday 20 September 2012 at the Marriot Forest of Arden Hotel, Birmingham. The event celebrated excellence in accredited training and assessment within the industry, and honoured those who have made a definitive contribution to both the institute and the industry.

The welcoming drinks reception, sponsored by Metsa Tissue and Push, was followed by the awards presentation, hosted by charismatic BICSc council member, Michael Henderson, followed by top musical entertainment from The Dollars.

Award winners:

• The BICSc Award for Excellence in Training and Assessment within an Accredited Training Establishment, sponsored by Darwin Clayton, recognised the commitment to training within a prison at HMP Wayland Prison.

• The BICSc Award for Excellence in Training and Assessment within an Accredited Training Organisation, sponsored by BBS, rewarded the delivery of BICSc assessment schemes and training course direct to employed staff at Aramark Northern Ireland.

• The BICSc Outstanding Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Asset Skills, was awarded to Ellen Jones of Kusco, for her determination and willingness to succeed by going above the level of training and education required to further her knowledge and understanding of the industry.

• The BICSc International Award for Outstanding Performance in the Promotion of the Institute was awarded to Aspire Logistics from Qatar for its clear continued commitment to the institute and to its mission statement.

• The Doreen Heyes Award for Accredited Training Provision within Hospital Trusts recognised the provision of BICSc training at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

• The Arthur Ayres Award was awarded to BICSc Midlands for its hard work and successful membership growth over the past year.

• The Sholom Gordon, the institute's premier award, was presented to Mary Schramm for her outstanding service to the institute and the entire cleaning industry.

The awards evening would not have been possible without the invaluable support of a number of companies. BICSc would like to thank Bunzl and LCC Support Services as headline sponsors.

Award sponsors were, Asset Skills, Darwin Clayton, and BBS.

Additional sponsors were Metsa Tissue, Push - for the drinks reception, and Lonsdale Direct for the print material.

Congratulations to all.