BRITISH COATINGS FEDERATION
BCF Technical Director awarded UK coatings industry ’ s highest honour
Wayne Smith , previously Director of Regulatory Affairs at the British Coatings Federation , has been awarded the coatings industry ’ s highest honour , the Silver Medal .
This award was instigated by a member , Leslie Silver , on his retirement as President of the Association in 1980 . It was created to recognise outstanding individual service to the paint industry in the UK and those who have contributed to its growth , health and reputation . The Silver Medal is not normally awarded to BCF staff members , but the BCF Board of Directors unanimously agreed Wayne ’ s was a special and exceptional case . Having worked at the Paintmakers Association and the BCF for 29 years , he has dedicated his working life to the coatings industry .
On receiving the Silver Medal , Wayne said , “ I was surprised and truly honoured to be awarded the Silver Medal . I was aware that it is only given to those who have made a substantial contribution to the industry and usually to company members . It is satisfying to know that the work I have done for the Paintmakers Association and BCF over the last 29 years has been appreciated . I would like to thank everyone who has helped and supported me and for the friendship they have shown . I will look back on this time with fond memories .”
Tom Bowtell , CEO of the BCF commented “ Wayne has without doubt been the most valuable member of staff in my
8 years at the BCF , and for many years before that . Technical and regulatory knowledge is the backbone of this organisation , and Wayne is that spine . His experience and commitment to the coatings industry has been invaluable to both the BCF team and our members , so I am delighted that Wayne will still be part of the BCF team in a limited consultancy capacity .”
John Falder , a long serving BCF Board member summed up the exceptional impact Wayne has had on the BCF ’ s members , “ Wayne has the practically unique characteristics of brilliant and extensive technical knowledge combined with complete approachability . He has been a font of knowledge , patience , research and advice to our company HMG Paints over many years .
So , thank you Wayne . Thank you for 30 years of loyal service to BCF , thank you for your skill , expertise , guidance and for all of our discussions and chats over the years .”
We would like to wish Wayne all the best in his retirement , and we hope to formally present Wayne with his Silver Medal at the BCF conference in May next year .
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