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The fourth day of awards, and over seven hundred delegates packed the lavish Monarch Suite, at the Hilton Birmingham NEC Hotel. Host for the day was Product Owner and Organisational Head Mr Ali Mir.

„An absolutely brilliant day – I think the best Charities conference so far!“ – Global Head of Charities Martin Gaffney (Support Direct Ltd)

There were prizes galore, special gifts, certificates for those who donated to Support Direct“s Laos Orphanage, and impact speeches from Head Speakers; Chairman & Founder of The Cobra Group Mr Chris Niarchos, Managing Director of the Cobra Group Mr Mike Blane, and Cobra“s Vice President Mr Simon Murphy.

„I didn“t realise that Support Direct represented so many well-known charities. This event has been a really good insight into the business.“ – FR from Oracle Advertising Ltd

The 15th March witnessed the first ever Charity Division Industry Award Day (full presentation attached at the bottom of this article), and it proved to be every bit as spectacular as was envisaged. It wasn“t just FRs, Crew Leaders, Assistant Owners, Owners, Organisational Heads and Vice Presidents that attended this event. Support Direct“s charity clients British Red Cross, National Deaf Children Society, VSO and RSPB showed their support and gratitude for all the hard work Support Direct have done for them.

„We“re loving the goody bags, so full of information too, I“ll be reading these on the train home!“ – Crew Leaders from the Coulson Organisation Ltd

There was a special guest speech by the British INDUSTRY AWARDS DAY – Charities Red Cross Director of Funding, Mr Mark Astarita who explained about the charity, and the importance of having Support Direct as their partners. There was also a heart-warming speech by newly promoted Country Head of Brazil Andrew Blake, who jetted in especially for the event receiving a rapturous round of applause. At just 23 Andrew is setting the pace well beyond his years.

In line with all the other Industry Award Days reported this week, Crew Leaders, Sales Achievement and Sales Excellence recipients were delighted they will be receiving OWNERS STROKE for the week! Charities awarded and congratulated the following outstanding high achievers;

Promotion to Owner Awarded to;
Michael Gabay – Cohesion Marketing Solutions Ltd
Joe Arkley – ENZA Marketing Ltd

Promoting Owner Awarded to;
David Coulson – Coulson Organisation Ltd

Marketing Company Q-Club CHAMPION
Dave Glass – D.C.G Marketing Ltd

Industry Q-Club CHAMPION
David Petruschke – R1 Global Ltd

High Rolling MC Award
Ali Mir – Oracle Advertising Ltd

Most Improved Quality Award
Nick Rees – R1 Global Ltd

Recruitment & Retention Administration WINNER
Hayley Stanfield – Praestantia Promotions Ltd

Outstanding Growth Award Winners were;
Mindaugas Plauska – Double Impact Marketing Ltd
Indre Bedoruite – Double Impact Marketing Ltd
Michael Gabay – Double Impact Marketing Ltd

„I really love the crowd, great atmosphere and a real pleasure to be part of“ – Mr Mark Astarita

Once again the final award of the day INDUSTRY AWARDS DAY – Charities created the most noise, tension, and excitement. Feet were stamping, hands were banging on tables, and delegates were cheering for their Owner to be named!
The moment of reckoning arrived. The name that was called for ‘INDUSTRY OWNER OF THE YEAR“ was………………………………..Coulson Organisation Owner Mr David Coulson!. The whole room erupted into applause, with David“s MC jumping for joy as well as on tables with delight.

Clearly surprised by his win, David made a sterling speech, thanking everyone of his Organisation for their hard work and helping his business progress to the size it has today. David also offered his top tips of succeeding as an Owner, and what he plans to do to reach the next level.

It was 5:40pm and time to leave this prestigious event. Like hundreds of delegates before them on previous days, delegates departed with their own divisional Support Direct Bags clasped to their hands filled with goodies and information packs.

The Industry Award Days have been a huge success, whilst motivating, educational and inspiring. 2010 is set to be a productive year, when we celebrate all over again at the 2011 Industry Award Days…