A Coggeshall woman has been made a fellow of a National Trade Association.

Liz Karn of Merit Promotional Clothing Limited has been presented with the British Promotional Merchandise Association's (BPMA) sword of honour in recognition of her commitment to the industry and dedicated service to the association.

The presentation took place at the association's recent Christmas lunch at a London hotel.

Liz has represented the BPMA as both chairman and president in recent years.

Liz said: "I'm immensely proud to receive the award along with a fellowship .

"The association will soon be 40 years old and to be one of the few recipients of the sword is a great honour."

Published Monday December 20, 2004