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JOURNAL
ATF PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Former IAEA President, Adam Murray, recieved the Outstanding Individual Award.
ATF PROFESSIONAL
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL
AWARD WINNER:
ADAM MURRAY
The ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards 2024, which celebrates Vehicle Recycling
Excellence, took place in November at the RAF Museum Midlands, with former IAEA
President, Adam Murray (2009/2010 and 2015/2017), receiving the Outstanding
Individual Award.
uests were welcomed
into the event with a
reception under the
iconic Vulcan bomber
in the museum’s 昀椀rst
hangar. Surrounded by Cold War era
aviation exhibits, they mingled
with industry peers, rekindling
old friendships and forging new
connections. The weather played its
part, with clear skies allowing easy
passage to the second hangar, where
even more iconic aircraft led the
way to the specially designed dining
area. Here, Wing Commander Linton
greeted guests warmly and ensured
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everyone was comfortably seated for
the evening ahead.
As dinner was served, wandering
magicians entertained the crowd,
adding a touch of enchantment to
the night. Attendees also participated
in raising over £3,000 for the event’s
chosen charity, Cure Leukaemia.
In a lighthearted twist, they were
introduced to the evening’s unique
advert campaigns for ‘Chateau De
Pollution’ and ‘Eau De Dismantler’.
Post-dinner festivities commenced with
Angela Barnes, the night’s host and
comedian, taking the stage. Despite
a few technical glitches, Barnes
demonstrated her professional 昀氀air,
keeping the audience laughing and
engaged as anticipation for the awards
announcements built.
Before unveiling the winners, Haydn
Davies and Sian Courtney, Directors of
ATF Professional, took the opportunity
to thank sponsors, judges, and
attendees. Michael Hill, Green Parts
Director at SYNETIQ and the evening’s
headline sponsor, followed with an
address emphasising the awards’
importance and the industry’s bright
future.
THE ASSESSORS JOURNAL | SPRING 2025 | www.iaea-online.org/news/the-assessor
