Brian Shillibeer has been a journalist for 36 years and been involved in the window and glazing sector for just over two decades. In his early career, Brian built his all-round knowledge of publishing and advanced to be able to launch or run a number of leading publications - employing many rising stars along the way. He says: “I have known G-Awards organiser Tony Higgin for 36 years. I share his passion for quality journalism and publishing innovation – and recognition of the people who work to build careers and businesses in the industries we serve. I have taken great pleasure in training people and seeing their careers develop and thus I am particularly pleased to be able to contribute as a judge for the Rising Star category of the industry renowned G-Awards.”