Tuesday, 23rd October 2007

Paul Crowther rewarded “Outstanding Contribution to the Industry” award by BCA –

the Bus and Coach Association (NSW)

 

Mr Paul Crowther, Managing Director of Crowthers Bus Link, a family owned Bus and Coach company operating for more than 65 years and located in the Sutherland Shire, NSW, was recently acknowledged for his exceptional commitment and dedication to the Bus and Coach Industry.

 

At the recently held 2007 Bus and Coach Association BCA (NSW) Management Seminar in Shoal Bay, Paul Crowther was announced as the recipient of this prestigious award.

 

BCA NSW recognises an individual for their outstanding contribution to the NSW Bus and Coach Association. In order to be eligible for such a nomination, candidates must have:

 

-          Twenty years industry experience

-          Over ten years involvement in industry associations

-          Involvement in and contribution to the community and charity activities

-          Recognition by peers as having made a significant contribution to the industry

 

Mr Darryl Mellish, Executive Director of BCA (NSW) presented Mr Crowther with a framed certificate and plaque to acknowledge his incomparable work within the industry.  Some of Mr Crowther’s achievements include:

 

-          Current Chairman of the Coach Branch of NSW and has been for more than 5 years

-          Managed 126 Coaches throughout the duration of the 2000 Sydney Olympics

-          Successfully negotiated new bus contracts with the Ministry of Transport

-          Was the co-founder of the Shire Shuttle which recently celebrated the transportation of its 500,000th passenger

-          Is presently negotiating with the NSW government parking facilities for Coaches in the Sydney CBD

 

When asked how he felt upon receiving the award, Paul said delightedly, “I was extremely proud to receive such a prestigious award from my peers.” He also, acknowledged and paid recognition to the generations before him in the business who were also instrumental in the success of Crowthers and it’ position in the industry today.

 

The Crowthers BusLink Group continues to gain momentum and with Paul Crowther at the helm and his team of dedicated and highly professional staff on hand the future looks as bright as ever.