Tim Davie, BBC Director General
“From reporting on the Ladbroke Grove rail crash, to Royal Weddings and the death of the late Queen, you have done the county proud with all that you have done to represent and champion communities across Berkshire.
The relationship you built up with listeners was clear in all your programmes, and I know how important it was to you to hold those in power to account as well. You represent the best of the BBC and leave a strong legacy with our audience and those who worked with you.”
BARONESS May OF MAIDENHEAD, former Prime Minister
“You first interviewed me when I was a candidate for Maidenhead and we were both starting out in our careers. We’ve seen each other quite a bit since then and you’re probably the journalist who has interviewed me more times than any other. But of course I haven’t just been an interviewee for you, I’ve also listened to you many times. Here’s to many more years behind the microphone.”
Chris Mason, BBC Political Editor
"For people like me, trying our best to find out what's going on and bring it to people in a way that's informed and fair, impartial and engaging, you are a lodestar. You are a person to look at and think that is how it's done. That's how you maintain enthusiasm and passion for the craft, never forgetting that it's an immense privilege and that all that matters are the people who listen. It's all about the listener and you exude that: every time I hear your voice coming out of the speaker, I can hear that one-to-one connection."
SEAN TAYLOR DL, CEO REDWOOD TECHNOLOGIES
“On behalf of the Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards committee, I would like to thank you for another outstanding job hosting this year’s awards. The awards mean a lot to all the recipients: thank you for making the evening special for them.”
CAROLINE BAXTER, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for giving us your time and expertise at Oxford in the City this morning. The panel discussion was very informative and engaging, and we’ve had some lovely feedback from our guests. Everyone seems to have really enjoyed themselves.
