VIV Europe 2010 Personality Awards
The VIV Europe 2010 Personality Awards were presented by Mr. Nigel Horrox of the publishing company Positive Action Publications and Mr. Ruwan Berculo of VNU Exhibitions. The Awards are presented to personalities who have given ‘over and above the call of duty’ to their industries. The International Poultry Production – VIV Europe Poultry Personality Award was presented to Mr. Henry Kuhl of Kuhl Inc. Mr. Kuhl is well known across Europe as a magnanimous personality and pioneer with an exceptionally clean track record – his washers have cleaned everything from hatching eggs to crates around the world for as long as anyone can remember. The International Hatchery Practice – VIV Europe Poultry Breeding Personality Award was given to Mrs. Marleen Boerjan of Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies. Over the years, Ms. Boerjan has been a tutor, mentor and inspiration to hatchery personnel across Europe and further afield. She is renouned for her help, advice and assistance at all levels, given with a clarity of words, patience and a friendly smile. The International Pig Topigs – VIV Europe Pig Personality Award was presented to Dutch entrepreneur Mr. Erik Thijssen. He farms pigs in Holland and Germany and has served his industry at all levels. He was until very recently chairman of the European Pig Producers and as such was an excellent ambassador for the pig industry across Europe.
