Lifetime Achievement Award

Past Master Margaret Miller was honoured at the recent annual BCFA luncheon

This year’s Panaz BCFA Lifetime  Achievement  Award was presented by Tony Attard OBE, CEO of Panaz, to Margaret, Chairman and owner of Knightsbridge Furniture, for her significant contribution to the contract furnishing industry.

In his presentation Mr Attard applauded Mrs Miller’s energetic fundraising for The Furniture Makers’ Company, skills which she has put to good use raising £4m for research at the University of Bradford into cancer and its treatment.

Margaret Miller shared her thoughts on the award: “I was absolutely delighted to receive the BCFA/PANAZ Lifetime Achievement Award when everything I have done has been enjoyable and a great pleasure.

“When I came into the industry over 50 years ago there were very few females and I was tested on many occasions as to whether I actually knew anything about making furniture.  It seems I came through that, so to be recognised by one’s peers is very gratifying and humbling, particularly considering the previous great recipients.

“The greatest satisfaction for me has been in sharing, whether it be money, time or experience, and if I have been able to contribute to our industry and inspire a few people, it has all been worthwhile.”