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Three industry stalwarts were honoured for their service at this year’s glittering Agent Achievement Awards ceremony.


Renford Sargent, group chairman of


Premier Travel; Jeanne Lally, of Travel Bureau in Gosforth; and Barrhead Travel’s Roddie MacPhee were all presented with outstanding achievement awards. Speaking at the event, Sargent, who


started as an agent in 1965 and bought the business in the mid-1980s, said: “To be


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WINNERS’ WORDS


“This is a massive win for us because we have put a huge focus on social media in the last 12 months, and I don’t think we would have won without that. We have got 25,000 likes on Facebook. Our next focus is Twitter. Winning this award means a lot to my team.” Julie Kendrick, head of commercial and marketing, Midcounties Co-operative: winner of Best Use of Social Media


“We are absolutely delighted to win this award. More than anything this is down to the team that work so hard; they are passionate about what they do. As a business you have to keep reinventing yourself and moving forward.” Sharon Munro, chief executive, Barrhead Travel: winner of Large Agency – Scotland


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honoured by one’s peers is a highlight of my career.” After picking up his gong, MacPhee said: “I


feel quite dumbstruck. Never did I think that was on the cards, so I feel very cherished to receive such an award from the industry.” Commenting on the future of the industry, he added: “It looks very positive. Some of the quality products coming through are fantastic, especially in cruise, luxury and long-haul.”


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