The
winners of The Global RLI Awards 2007
have been announced at a spectacular Gala
Dinner held at The natural History Museum's
Central Hall,
London, on 7 June 2009.
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WINNERS
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ThThe winners of the Global RLI Awards 2007 were announced at
a spectacular gala dinner held in the truly breathtaking surroundings
of the Natural History Museum's Central Hall on 7 June.
A fantastic night was had by all as we celebrated the great
and the good of the retail and leisure industries Held at the
Natural History Museum in London on 7 June 2007, the Global
RLI Awards had once again promised a spectacular evening of
celebration for the most innovative and imaginative retail and
leisure concepts across the globe — and, again, the evening
certainly delivered. |
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The
culmination of the two-day RLI Global Opportunities Conference
2007, the gala awards dinner was set within the sumptuous Central
Hall of the world's most historic and atmospheric museums, an
awe-inspiring setting for the year’s most anticipated
event.
As some 600 elegantly dressed guests arrived for a Champagne
Reception in Waterhouse Way, they mingled and chatted among
wall-to-wall exhibits of millennia-old fossils and natural curiosities
whilst Chinese acrobats, dancers, lions and pandas entertained
the throng. This fascinating environment proved an ideal opportunity
to relax and catch up with colleagues and friends. |
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dinner was announced and guests entered the Great Hall there
were gasps of delight; dominating the scene was the enormous
dinosaur skeleton that so many of us remembered from visits
in our youth, lit to great effect and complemented by star-hung
walls. All agreed that the venue really was something a little
special. |
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In
her opening address, RLI Publishing Director Jayne Rafter welcomed
everyone and set the tone of the evening, stating: “Tonight
is all about recognition — an appreciation of the very
best in our industry — and following the success of last
year’s inaugural awards, I am delighted to be able to
tell you that this year's event is bigger, better and more exciting
still.”
Following a sumptuous Gala Dinner, the evening's Presenter,
glamorous Sky newsreader Lucy Alexander, took to the stage to
introduce the evening's entertainment and the cast of the hit
West End musical ‘Wicked’
took to the stage. |
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Wicked offers a prequel to The Wizard of Oz story, telling the
incredible untold story of an extraordinary friendship between
two girls: the blond and popular Glinda and the misunderstood
green girl, Elphaba, whose destiny is to become the infamous
Wicked Witch of the West, leading up to the moment when Dorothy’s
house falls on the green witch’s sister, and continuing
for a few more scenes. |
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Following the show and a short comfort break, Lucy Alexander
took to the stage once more to introduce the evening’s
surprise guest speaker. Best known for his unfortunate comments
regarding the quality of his merchandise, Gerald Ratner has
led an interesting rollercoaster ride retail life and he entertained
the audience with tales of his career following those ill-chosen
comments — and the media fascination with man himself.
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Everybody
took time to generously donate to the evening’s supported
charities, Retail Trust and Children With Leukaemia and a staggering
£6,000 was raised in the charity raffle. RLI is extremely
grateful for the generosity of our guests in supporting what
we believe to be two truly worthwhile causes.
We would like to once again thank our sponsors, our guests and
the entire back room team who ensured a most successful, spectacular
awards evening. RLI would also like to apologise to those who
wished to take tables, only to find the event fully booked.
Next year's Global RLI Awards will be held at the new Wembley
Stadium on 12 June 2008 — we look forward to seeing you
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Global RLI Awards 2010 will
be held on 10 June in London, For more information, please telephone:
+44 (0)1706 212200
or email:jayne.rafter@rli.uk.com
Ensure that you do not miss out on the
hottest event in the retail calendar by reserving your place
today. |
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