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The 2007 FIA Institute Centre of Excellence trophy was presented to the Bahrain International Circuit in a pre-awards ceremony at the FIA Gala in the Monaco Sporting Club.
The BIC is the first Grand Prix circuit to receive the prestigious award, which aims to encourage and incentivise excellence in all aspects of motor sport safety.
The hand-crafted sterling silver trophy was collected by BIC general manager Martin Whitaker. The trophy's unique shape, inspired by the FIA Institute Centre of Excellence 'Vortex' logo, reflects the values and technical distinction required by the FIA Institute from recipients of this award.
Crown Prince and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports president Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, said: "Our country continually strives to maintain one of the top Formula One circuits in the world. Everyone who works directly or indirectly with the BIC all share the significance of this prestigious acknowledgement."
Mr Whitaker said: "The Centre of Excellence is a fantastic honour and we are very proud to receive it. The Bahrain International Circuit has striven to maintain the absolute best in standards and set a benchmark for other circuits to follow. The 'Think Before You Drive' campaign has been a springboard to many other initiatives for the BIC which we are beginning to implement but which would not have been possible without the full support of the FIA and the Centre of Excellence Award is the backbone of this support."
