Scottish Thistle Awards 2000 - Winners - Manager of the Year Winner - Ian McMahon In his position as Head of Planning and International Marketing with Scottish Airports Ltd (BAA plc), Ian McMahon has proved to be an excellent manager with well developed skills. He has made a significant contribution not only to Scottish Airports but also the tourism industry in Scotland. Ian has played a key role in encouraging, establishing and developing new air travel opportunities for Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen Airports. His constant pursuit of new opportunities to develop and maintain major in-bound air services and work with the carriers and the industry has had an enormous impact on the Scottish tourism industry. Contact Ian McMahon Tel: 0141 848 4582 www.baa.co.uk/ Media Contact Moira Dyer Tel: 0410 349 394 Finalist - Nick White As Owner and Manager of The Inn at Lathones and Inn Town in Fife, Nick White is a manager with wide experience of the industry, with his knowledge ranging from large hotels to small inns. Nick has made a substantial impact on his current business, and has provided local employment, and the development of local staff. Nick''s attention to detail and firm presentation standards help to motivate staff and enhance his emphasis on staff training. Nick maintains his personal interest in current and future staff by attending school career evenings and also gives talks on careers in the trade at the local job centres.