CIWM chief executive Steve Lee’s contribution to the sector recognised in national award

CIWM’s chief executive, Steve Lee, was the recipient of the prestigious Editor’s Award at the MRW National Recycling Awards this week.

Steve says he is “humbled and delighted” to receive the award. While he was not able to be at the awards, he used a short video clip (available here) played at the ceremony to thank MRW and to acknowledge the work and contribution of the team around him at CIWM

Speaking about Steve, MRW editor Robin Latchem said: “I can’t think of anyone else who better deserved the Editor’s Award this year, coming as it does shortly before he stands down as chief executive of CIWM. He has played a key role in the industry over the past 13 years and led from the front with charisma and enthusiasm in equal measure. It was typically modest of him in his acceptance speech at the National Recycling Awards that he should praise colleagues. I’ve no doubt that whoever replaces Steve will have been attracted to the job because of what Steve has made of it – and CIWM.”

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Notes to Editors:

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) is the leading professional body for the waste management sector representing over 6,000 individuals in the UK and overseas. Established in 1898, CIWM is a non profit-making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues. www.ciwm.co.uk

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