A TOP official at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has become one of fewer than 200 people in the world to earn a prestigious management award.

George Melling (pictured), the Bermuda Hospitals Board's (BHB) director of facilities management, has been honoured by the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) with its prestigious Fellow Certificate.

Mr. Melling won the title for demonstrating significant individual responsibility, sustained achievement and exceptional professionalism during his career. Facilities management experts are responsible for the buildings and services that support businesses, including hospitals.

Mr. Melling has held his current post at BHB since August 2003.