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Issue 3 2020 17 Whilst the finalists and wider hire industry were unable to celebrate together, feedback for the virtual awards ceremony has been incredibly positive. Graham Arundell said: “We just couldn’t let 2020 end without recognition for everyone who had put a lot of time and effort into their submissions for this year’s Hire Awards of Excellence. It was a different format from our usual awards evening, certainly from an organisational perspective, but shows what can be achieved. “We would certainly not hold back from using this technology in future if necessary, plus some of our VR developments would significantly enhance the production and viewer experience. Onwards now to 2021, time to start preparing your entry!” All the winners and a replay of the virtual Hire Awards of Excellence 2020 can be viewed www.hae.org/awards. >> Graham Arundell, CEO, HAE EHA receives the Outstanding Contribution to Hire award.