ESSA announces 2024 winners honoring Steve Barratt
The winners of the 2024 Event Suppliers and Services Association (ESSA) Awards were announced last night, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the industry’s brightest minds.This year's ESSA Awards, now in their seventh year, saw a record number of entries across its 14 categories. The awards celebrate diversity and excellence in the success of the events industry, recognizing individuals and companies that set the standard for innovation, service excellence and dedication.A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award to Steve Barratt, former CEO and Founder of Full Circle Events & Exhibitions. Praised for his exceptional leadership and lasting impact on the industry, Barratt embodies the spirit of innovation and commitment that defines ESSA's mission. Steve is known for his unwavering passion, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to challenge the norm, but his sense of humor and penchant for analogies also set him apart. His reliability, enthusiasm and transformative contributions to exhibitions over many…
Honoring Mercedes design icon Bruno Sacco and his 8
The Italian-born designer worked for Mercedes between 1958 and 1999, overseeing key models such as the 190E, SL and the innovative A-Class go through Chris Chilton 1 hour ago Bruno Sacco has died aged 90, leaving behind a legacy of iconic Mercedes design. Sacca was born in Italy and worked for Mercedes from 1958 until his retirement in 1999. Major cars he designed or supervised include the W201 190, W124 E-Class, R129 SL and W126 S-Class. Bruno Sacco, the visionary behind some of Mercedes' most popular and influential cars, has died aged 90. Although he was born in Italy and began his career working at Carrozzeria Ghia in Turin, Sacco joined Mercedes in 1958 when he was still in his 20s, and 41 years later, as the head of the automotive industry When the time comes, he will still be there. Related: Who is the best car designer of all time? From second stylist, to head of body design and…
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