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BWEA28: Securing Our Future

10-12 October 2006, SECC Glasgow

Social Events

In order to enable and encourage increased networking opportunities, BWEA arranged a series of social events.

Monday 9 October - Civic Reception with Lord Provost of Glasgow

BWEA is grateful to the Lord Provost of Glasgow, who hosted a civic reception to welcome the industry to the city, held in the one of the city’s most important and prestigious buildings – the City Chambers.

TallShip

Tuesday 10 October - Conference Social

An informal networking evening was held on board the Glenlee Tall Ship in Glasgow Harbour, just behind the SECC. Congratulations go to Sgurr Energy, who won the BWEA darts match for the second year running. Congratulations also go to the DTI, who won the quiz.

Wednesday 11 October - BWEA Annual Gala Dinner and Ceilidh

Over 600 people attended the BWEA Annual Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Details of the Awards Ceremony are outlined below:

  • Developers' Developer of the Year 2006 - John Ainslie, npower renewables
  • Winners of the BWEA sailing regatta 2006 - ABP Marine Environmental Services
  • Winners of the BWEA darts match - Sgurr Energy
  • Winners of the quiz -
  • Outstanding contribution to the UK wave & tidal energy industry, 2006 - Fiona Auty, E.ON UK
  • Outstanding contribution to the UK onshore wind industry, 2006 - Alan Smith, DTI & Matt Partridge, Gamesa
  • Outstanding contribution to the UK offshore wind industry, 2006 - Adrian Pattison, npower renewables
  • Outstanding contribution to establishing and implementing BWEA's work on health & safety in the industry - Dave Farrier, E.ON & BWEA Board Member