Leading automotive paintwork repair franchisor ChipsAway
International recognised and rewarded the achievements of its
franchisees at a glittering anniversary Gala Dinner held to
celebrate fifteen years of success since the company was first
launched in the UK.
Around 300 UK based franchisees along with Master Franchisors
from around the world including Spain, Greece, Holland and Bulgaria
were invited to attend the celebrations, which included unveiling a
number of exciting new marketing initiatives for 2010.
ChipsAway Chief Executive, Lloyd Evans, comments, "This event
was a very important date in the ChipsAway calendar for 2010, with
the announcement of a number of major marketing initiatives, along
with the presentation of awards to our top performing
franchisees.
"We were extremely excited to announce that Vicki
Butler-Henderson, best known as the lively presenter of Channel
Five's Fifth Gear, has become the new 'face of ChipsAway' for 2010.
Vicki will be presenting a new corporate DVD and will appear on
ChipsAway marketing material, as well as becoming involved in a
number of projects planned throughout this milestone year."
Top performing franchisees were also singled out during the
evening for special awards, including Anatol Poyer-Sleeman for
Franchisee of the Year, Steve Ide for Business Developer of the
Year and Ian Whitlock for Newcomer of the Year. They were each
presented with their award by Vicki Butler-Henderson.
Lloyd adds: "We're incredibly proud of what ChipsAway has
achieved over the last fifteen years and we recognise that at the
heart of our success are our hard working franchisees, so we wanted
to say 'thank you' and draw attention to those who have shown
particular dedication, commitment and strength."
The company also announced their support for Help for Heroes,
which will become ChipsAway's chosen charity for 2010. Almost
£3,000 was raised during the evening through a Grand Raffle. Prizes
included Britain's Got Talent hospitality tickets donated by
Domino's Pizza, a home cinema system worth over £1,500 donated by
Listers VW and £500 of Virgin Experience vouchers jointly donated
by Armcom, DDPR, Giles, Kisiel & Co and Grovenet.
Lloyd adds: "Help for Heroes is a very special Charity
supporting our war heroes returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. I am
confident that we will all work hard throughout the year to raise
as much money as possible, in as many ways as possible for such a
worthy cause. Overall the evening was a huge success and we are
already looking forward to next year's event!"