Bristol-based
organiser Tim Barford was recognised for his outstanding community work during
the glittering PEA Business Awards ceremony in central London last night.
As founder and organiser of the wildly
successful VegfestUK events, Tim Barford was recognised above his fellow
nominees and awarded the Working in the Community honour. Sponsored by The
Earth Foundation, this award recognises an individual or a team for outstanding
community work within an environmentally conscious activity.
An elated Tim said of the award:
“VegfestUK was
awarded first place in the Working in the Community category and I am thrilled
to accept it as I lead our festival though its tenth year. Our shows have all
been 100% vegan, showcasing the best of a plant-based lifestyle to an
ever-curious public over the last decade.
I would like to send heartfelt thanks to our supporters, especially all the people who have believed in the validity of the vegan lifestyle as a genuine green option. I would like to dedicate the award to the memory of our vegan forerunners such as Donald Watson and Arthur Ling. I’m certain they would be delighted to know a vegan festival has won a major award in 2013!”
I would like to send heartfelt thanks to our supporters, especially all the people who have believed in the validity of the vegan lifestyle as a genuine green option. I would like to dedicate the award to the memory of our vegan forerunners such as Donald Watson and Arthur Ling. I’m certain they would be delighted to know a vegan festival has won a major award in 2013!”
Tim continued:
“I would also like to express my gratitude to all those tireless campaigners working hard to spread the vegan message. I hope this award is inspirational to you in your efforts. Please keep up the amazing work you do for the people, the animals and the planet.”
“I would also like to express my gratitude to all those tireless campaigners working hard to spread the vegan message. I hope this award is inspirational to you in your efforts. Please keep up the amazing work you do for the people, the animals and the planet.”
The
People and Environment Achievement Business Awards (PEABs) celebrate the
many ways in which green initiatives can be good for business, as
well as the planet. The awards showcase the excellence and innovation demonstrated by
an individual or team within an organisation making genuine
and effective contributions to the "greening" of UK
businesses.
Additional information
VegfestUK
continues its tenth birthday celebrations by staging a mammoth music, food and
entertainment event in Bristol on May 24th, 25th and 26th,
2013. Full details including musical guests, opening times, admission costs and
the festival programme can be found here: http://bristol.vegfest.co.uk/
VegfestUK
takes over London Olympia on October 5th and 6th, 2013.
This huge two-day event will feature world-famous comedians, cooking
demonstrations, 150 green businesses and the best vegan food caterers in the
UK. Full details available here: http://london.vegfest.co.uk/
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