AN Essex-based motivational speaker has scooped a national award.Self-employed management consultant Joe Booth of South Woodham Ferrers, near Chelmsford, received an award from chief executives' organisation Vistage International for “15 years of delivering exceptional value” to its members.

AN Essex-based motivational speaker has scooped a national award.

Self-employed management consultant Joe Booth of South Woodham Ferrers, near Chelmsford, received an award from chief executives' organisation Vistage International for “15 years of delivering exceptional value” to its members.

Mr Booth said: “Members of Vistage International are known for their business acumen and sound judgement. I have enjoyed working alongside them for the past 15 years, and I am honoured to have been recognised with this award.”