Wales Conference 2010
CTA Wales Annual Awards Dinner and Conference 2010
This year’s event took place on the 13th and 14th of October in the Marriott Hotel Swansea. Wednesday began with the Wales MiDAS Driver of the Year final, followed by our Annual Members Meeting in the afternoon, and the Gala Awards Dinner in the evening. 
Award Winners 2010
Best Marketing Award – Sponsored by TAITH
Winner - Preseli Rural Transport Association
L to R: Caroline Wilson PRTA and Sarah Leyland Jones, CTA Wales Chair
Best Community Transport Volunteer – Sponsored by Sewta
Joint Winners: Dean Price (Aberfan and Merthyr Vale) and Stephen Lewis (Monmouthshire Grass Routes)
L to R: Brian Kemp from Sewta and Dean Price L to R: Brian Kemp and Stephen Lewis
Most Supportive Organisation – Sponsored by TraCC
Winner: – Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
R to L: Cllr Trefor Roberts, TraCC Chair presenting John Flower NPTCBC with his award.
Best Community Transport Operator – Sponsored by SWWITCH 
Winner: - Brecon and District Disabled Club
L to R: Cllr Sandra Miller, SWWITCH presents Lisa Marsh, Brecon & District Disabled Club, with her award.
MiDAS Driver of the Year 2010 – Sponsored by Q’STRAINT
Winner: – George Doyle, Dial-a-Ride (North Denbighshire Ltd) - Runner up: – Anthony Slater, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
L to R: Phil Stratton, Q’STRAINT with George Doyle (picture 1) and Anthony Slater (picture 2)
MiDAS Photos by Jon Nock idis Creative Marketing
CTA Wales would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support at this year’s conference; and also to Q’STRAINT for kindly sponsoring our pre-dinner drinks reception.
On Thursday, more than 90 delegates attended the conference, which was 
opened by Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport. Delegates also heard from the Traffic Commissioner for Wales and the Midlands and the Older People’s Commissioner for
Wales, as well as sessions on running a Section 22 service, carbon reduction and patient transport services. CTA UK’s incoming chair, Dr Stephen Hickey, closed the day by launching our first State of the Sector Wales report. Q’straint, Bluebird, Traveline and Brecon Beacons Coachwork also exhibited at the event.
Photo by Jon Nock idis Creative Marketing
Presentations - Chris Ashman - Richard Cope - Chris Endacott - Afternoon Sessions
State of the Sector Report for Wales