A BRADFORD speaker and entrepreneur is celebrating after winning a national award.

John Hotowka became one of four recipients of the Award of Excellence from the Professional Speaking Association at their ceremony in London last Saturday.

He is one of only 13 professional speakers in the UK to be honoured with this accolade.

Mr Hotowka celebrates 25 years in business as speaker, humorist and magician. He now teaches ‘Achievement Thinking’ to corporate and smaller business clients, equipping his audiences with the tools they need to overcome obstacles, build resilience and manage change.

He said: “Being awarded this accolade by my peers and colleagues is a huge honour and feels like recognition of both my work and the time and effort I put into helping other speakers through the PSA."