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Today Programme Presenter, John Humphrys, Wins Top Journalist Award
London - October 30th, 2003 - John Humphrys, long time presenter of BBC Radio 4's Today Programme and renowned journalist, has today been awarded the Georges Borel journalist of the year award.
The Georges Borel prize is awarded by the European Organization for Quality (EOQ) in recognition of the journalist who has made the greatest contribution to Quality in a given year. Humphrys was awarded at the Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA) headquarters in Grosvenor Crescent in front of an audience including leaders in other professional Institutes, industry, commerce and the quality arena. Humphrys, who has a reputation for being one of the toughest interviewers on radio or television, has earned this top award for the challenging questions he subjected top industry leaders to, including Lord Sainsbury of Turville, parliamentary under-secretary of state for science, at Q2002 - the 46th EOQ World Quality Congress in Harrogate last year. The Congress was attended by an audience from 73 countries and a cross section of industry.
Frank Steer, IQA Director General and EOQ President, presented Humphrys with the prestigious award. "It was a brilliant performance, and it is still being commented on today in European quality circles for the way it threw down challenges," he said. "The debates John generated on the day among speakers and with audiences were fascinating. They continued after the session and they still continue. He is the natural choice for our journalist of the year and to be the recipient of the Georges Borel award"
John Humphrys said, "I'm not sure that journalists are typically associated with quality, so this is a rare honour in every sense."
Notes to the Editor
Q2002, the 46th EOQ World Quality Congress, provided a forum for 800 delegates from 73 countries to learn from other industries, public service bodies and organisations around the world about critical areas of quality and contemporary business practices. The sessions covered topics on: leading management role models; occupational health and safety, the environment; future for quality; relationship management; quality in education and training; six sigma, e-quality; standards; manufacturing challenge.
The Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA) was originally founded in 1919 as the Institute of Engineering Inspection. Now with over 15,000 members, it is the leading body for the advancement of quality practices and aims to place quality at the heart of every British business. It is the only Institute in the UK to recognise professionals committed to quality and works to promote quality across a range of industries in both the public and private sectors irrespective of company size. The IQA provides training, education and support for quality professionals and individuals responsible for quality management. Frank Steer, IQA Director General is also President of the European Organisation for Quality.
Q2002, the 46th EOQ World Quality Congress, provided a forum for 800 delegates from 73 countries to learn from other industries, public service bodies and organisations around the world about critical areas of quality and contemporary business practices. The sessions covered topics on: leading management role models; occupational health and safety, the environment; future for quality; relationship management; quality in education and training; six sigma, e-quality; standards; manufacturing challenge.
The Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA) was originally founded in 1919 as the Institute of Engineering Inspection. Now with over 15,000 members, it is the leading body for the advancement of quality practices and aims to place quality at the heart of every British business. It is the only Institute in the UK to recognise professionals committed to quality and works to promote quality across a range of industries in both the public and private sectors irrespective of company size. The IQA provides training, education and support for quality professionals and individuals responsible for quality management. Frank Steer, IQA Director General is also President of the European Organisation for Quality.
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Q2002 EOQ Event
John Humphrys Award Ceremony (12th November 2003)
For further information please contact:
Ambica Mehta
IQA Marketing Manager
12 Grosvenor Crescent
London SW1X 7EE
Tel: +44 (0) 207 245 6722
Fax: +44 (0) 207 245 6788
Email: amehta@iqa.org
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Date of issue: 4 August 2003