Councillor Kevan Wainwright of Halton Borough Council was unveiled as the new Nabma President at the Annual General Meeting. At the AGM the new president spoke of his delight at becoming President and highlighted the huge success of the past year, particularly Love Your Local Market and Market of the Year.
The President is very keen to visit Nabma markets during the year and if you have a special event then please contact the Nabma office. Nabma’s 2013 Annual Conference was held in Torquay once again, five years after previously visiting South Devon’s beautiful bay. All who attended were treated to the amazing views the Puma Imperial Hotel had to offer and the fantastic services of their staff. The two day conference played host to a range of quality speakers, all sharing their ideas, experiences and information with regards to their markets or services. As well as the days being packed with events, the evenings were just as eventful, with a Caribbean themed evening and Buffet on the first night and the Nabma Awards Dinner on the second. The Awards Dinner sees Nabma make a series of awards in recognition of achievement in the market sector in 2013. Blachere Illumination sponsor the Market Officer, Market Team and Market Innovation of the Year Awards and also, for the first team, Market Trade News sponsored the Nabma/ MTN Award 2013 in recognition of Outstanding Service to the Market Industry. The first award of the evening went to Andy Ward, Head of Markets at Sheffield, who was awarded the Market Manager of the Year title. Andy was one of many nominations for this top accolade and it recognises his reputation in the sector, his leadership of the new Sheffield Market development and his long standing help and support to the training and professional development of the industry.
Other awards were:
Nabma/Blachere Award for the Markets Team of the Year went to - London Borough of Bromley.
Nabma/Blachere Award for the Markets Team of the Year went to - London Borough of Bromley.
Nabma/Blachere Award for the Market Innovation of the Year went to - The MyBarnsley AP
The Nabma/Market Trade News Award for an outstanding contribution to the markets industry went to – Ann Coffey MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliament Group. Unfortunately Ann could not make it to the awards ceremony, however the award will be presented to her at a later date.
Also at the Awards Dinner, Nabma and all in attendants, celebrated a number of student successes with presentations of their Diploma in Markets Management. The Awards and Diploma receive sponsorship from Market place Europe, to which Nabma are thankful to Allan Hartwell and Ian Hill for their investment in providing quality training to the industry.
The successful candidates were: Lisa York of the London Borough of Bromley Tracey Harnett of Kirklees MBC Sarah Sweeting of Kirklees MBC Joanne Reagan of Calderdale MBC Annette Lebreton of Medway District Council James Peart of Leeds City Council Marie Shaw of Burnley District Council Stephen Wooley of Peterborough City Council The Nabma Conference also saw the ‘End of an Era’ with Training Officer Dennis Wardle retiring from his position. True testament was paid to Dennis when he received a standing ovation from all in attendance upon his acceptance of a gift on behalf of the Association to recognise his retirement. Dennis enjoyed a long standing career as Head of Markets at Derby Council, was a staunch member and Officer with the Institute of Market Officers and over the last few years fulfilled the Training Officer role with Nabma, leading on the launch and delivery of the Diploma in Markets Management. The Nabma Annual Conference was a huge success and all the hard work put in to running the event really paid off, with everyone attending having a brilliant time and creating a fantastic atmosphere for all.
The successful candidates were: Lisa York of the London Borough of Bromley Tracey Harnett of Kirklees MBC Sarah Sweeting of Kirklees MBC Joanne Reagan of Calderdale MBC Annette Lebreton of Medway District Council James Peart of Leeds City Council Marie Shaw of Burnley District Council Stephen Wooley of Peterborough City Council The Nabma Conference also saw the ‘End of an Era’ with Training Officer Dennis Wardle retiring from his position. True testament was paid to Dennis when he received a standing ovation from all in attendance upon his acceptance of a gift on behalf of the Association to recognise his retirement. Dennis enjoyed a long standing career as Head of Markets at Derby Council, was a staunch member and Officer with the Institute of Market Officers and over the last few years fulfilled the Training Officer role with Nabma, leading on the launch and delivery of the Diploma in Markets Management. The Nabma Annual Conference was a huge success and all the hard work put in to running the event really paid off, with everyone attending having a brilliant time and creating a fantastic atmosphere for all.
