Former Marston’s chief executive, Ralph Findlay, and Paul Scully MP have been presented with awards from the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).
Left to right: Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA; Ralph Findlay, former chief executive of Marston’s; and Phil Whitehead, BBPA chairman. Photographs: BBPA
The presentations were made at the BBPA’s annual dinner, held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Tower Bridge, in London.
Ralph Findlay won the BBPA’s chairman’s award in recognition of his service to the beer and pub sector after 20 years in charge of Marston’s, which he stepped down from earlier this month.
Paul Scully won the beer and pub champion award in recognition of his support and advocacy for helping the brewing and pub sector during the height of the pandemic as secretary of state for small business.
At the event, more than £7,000 was raised for Pedalling for Pubs, a charity bike ride that will see members of the sector ride 300km across Jordan in aid of pubs, breweries, and the wider hospitality industry in the UK. The money raised will be channelled into projects that support those in need via The Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away.
Left to right: Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA; Paul Scully MP; and Phil Whitehead, BBPA chairman.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, said: “After 20 years at the helm of Marston’s, it is fantastic to see Ralph Findlay win the chairman’s award. As both a long-standing board member of the BBPA and champion for our sector, the award is thoroughly deserved!
“As a true supporter of our sector, it is great to thank Paul Scully MP with our beer and pub Cchampion award. His support during the lockdowns through to now as our sector begins its recovery has been critical.
“This annual dinner was particularly special, given it followed the lockdowns. It was wonderful to see everyone properly again. More importantly, we managed to raise over £7,000 for our charity partners, the Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away!”
