Former Chair of London's successful 2012 bid Barbara Cassani today received an honorary CBE for her role.
Cassani steered the bid team through the initial phases, including putting together the Applicant Questionnaire that led to London being shortlisted.
Presenting the award, Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell said: "Barbara was instrumental in setting up the entire bid.
"She led the development of the blueprint for the 2012 Games, and recruited all the key people – including Lord Coe – creating the team that ultimately went on to success in Singapore.
"I don’t believe we could have won the bid without her early guidance and expertise. She is a worthy recipient of this honour."
10 Jan 2007
Presenting the award, Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell said: "Barbara was instrumental in setting up the entire bid.
"She led the development of the blueprint for the 2012 Games, and recruited all the key people – including Lord Coe – creating the team that ultimately went on to success in Singapore.
"I don’t believe we could have won the bid without her early guidance and expertise. She is a worthy recipient of this honour."
10 Jan 2007
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