EAG Expo which takes place from January 16-18 at ExCeL, London, UK, has been chosen to host the five-category Bacta Annual Awards.
The categories comprise Bacta’s High Street Hero, which celebrates the staff who work in Britain’s AGCs, high street bingo and inland FECs; the Seaside Saviour which is for staff working in coastal arcades, FECs and piers; Supply Chain Champion, for those who help deliver fun and entertainment to communities across the country and Green Giants which recognises individuals or businesses showing a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and promoting workplace sustainability.
The fifth Bacta Award is in the memory of the late Jimmy Thomas who served the industry in many different capacities, not least as Bacta national president, chairman of the Bacta charitable trust and as chairman of ATE. The Jimmy Thomas Rising Star Award aims to find the best and brightest industry members aged under 30 years old.
Bacta chief executive John White, pictured, said: “I am delighted to announce our illustrious judging panel who have served the broadly-based hospitality, leisure, low-stake gaming and amusement sectors with great distinction.
"The Bacta Awards shine a light on those individuals and organisations who are making a difference and who are part of the continuous process of raising standards and consistently exceeding the expectations of modern consumers.”
He added: “It is fitting that we will be presenting the Bacta Awards at EAG - the industry’s flagship exhibition for the amusements, bingo and low-stake gaming sectors and the event which the industry looks to for inspiration.”
The awards are being judged by a three-person panel comprising EAG chairman Martin Burlin, Miles Baron, chief executive of the Bingo Association and Brigid Simmonds, current chair of the Betting and Gaming Council and former chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association.
The winners will be announced in the bacta lounge at EAG at 6pm on January 16.
