PRPS has announced that Steve Weedon was presented with the Diamond Pioneer Award for 2021 during the annual RT Global Industry Awards in Zhuhai, China earlier this month.
The nominations for the award came from individuals in the industry during the months of June and July, Steve Weedon was one of three finalists that went before an independent, international judging panel. The award is presented annually and in memory of imaging pioneer Art Diamond to an individual who demonstrates a unique enterprising, pioneering, or entrepreneurial spirit that advances the imaging industry.
The announcement and presentation were made via video a link by Eve Diamond, from California USA to the UK as COVID-19 protocols prevented Steve’s travel to the China Show this year.
Steve Weedon, PRPS, CEO said, “I am flabbergasted, and totally taken by surprise, I knew Art Diamond very well and he gave me a lot of support to get the magazine started in Europe. To receive this award named after Art Diamond is truly the biggest honour this industry has to offer.”