Ian Branston, former Chairman of the BMW Clubs International Council Board, was presented with the coveted Friend Of The Marque Award this week among friends and family in Australia. Many of you may recognize Branston from his work with the BMW CCA and BMW CCA Foundation. 
 
The award presentation took place at Rolfe Classic BMW in Canberra and was presented by the BMW Clubs Australia Chair, Leanne Tymms, who flew down from Brisbane for the occasion. Speeches were given by Stewart Garmey, BMW Clubs International Council delegate, Gerry Hodges, President of BMW Clubs New Zealand, and John Comino, inaugural Chairman of BMW Clubs Australia.
 
Also present, were Bob Williams, President of BMW Clubs New South Wales and Vice Chairman BMW Clubs Australia, Trevor Dean, current International Council delegate and four other Friends Of The Marque:
 
John Hebron, Canberra
John Comino, Sydney
Heather Lambley, Sydney
Ron Andrews, Melbourne
 
Please join us in congratulating Branston on this well-deserved award!—Chris Hennecy