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13 December 2021

BPCA shortlisted for TAF Best Practice Awards 2022 

YOUR ASSOCIATION

BPCA is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in six categories at the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2022. 

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Now in its nineteenth year, the TAF Best Practice Awards recognise excellence, innovation and best practice amongst Trade Associations in the UK.

The following is the list of categories in which BPCA are a contender, plus the projects for which we've been nominated: 

  • Good Governance Award - Executive Competency Framework
  • Event of the Year - PestExtra
  • Outstanding Contribution - Martin Rose-King, various volunteer projects with BPCA
  • Publication of the Year - PPC Magazine
  • Sector Representation of the Year - Key worker status and glue boards
  • Skills Development Award - BPCA Registered and CPD materials created during the pandemic.

Ian Andrew, BPCA Chief Exec, commented: 

"We're absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted and it's incredible to be nominated not just for one award, but in six different categories!

"It highlights the breadth and scope of the work we do at BPCA, and acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the BPCA Staff team and our member volunteers across all areas of the Association." 

Emily Wallace, Interim Chief Executive, Trade Association Forum, said: 

“Trade Associations including BPCA have played an absolutely critical role in in supporting the UK economy throughout the turbulence of the last two years.

"As we move forward, it is right to celebrate the achievements of the sector, recognise excellence and collaborate to improve the role that Associations can continue to play to support the Economy for the future."

The full shortlist can be viewed here. Winners from each category will be announced at the awards ceremony on 17 February 2022 in London.

Wish us luck!

Source: Online

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