J.W. 'Bill' Marriott to Receive Churchill Centre Award For Leadership

- Only the second leadership award bestowed by The Churchill Centre in last 40
years

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Churchill Centre today announced that
it plans to bestow its Award For Leadership to J.W. "Bill" Marriott for his
lifelong commitment to promoting democracy through progressive free market
practices and fostering an open and transparent global business culture. Mr.
Marriott will receive his award at a ceremony and dinner on Tuesday, November
10 at the Washington D.C. Four Seasons Hotel.

"This is a testament to how Bill Marriott has dedicated his life to the
principles of a free and democratic society which he has translated into an
organization recognized not only as a global leader in its industry, but as
one of the most admired companies," commented Laurence Geller, Chairman of The
Churchill Centre. "Bill Marriott has come by his high principles honestly,
carrying forward and building upon progressive business philosophies first set
forward by his parents and the belief that 'Victory will never be found by
taking the line of least resistance.'"

The ceremony and dinner will include tributes to Bill Marriott by former
Governor Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, U.S. Senator Evan Bayh, U.S.
Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale
and former U.S. Senator Gordon Smith. MSNBC's Chris Matthews will serve as
Master of Ceremonies.

About The Churchill Centre

The Churchill Centre was founded in 1968 to inspire leadership, statesmanship,
vision, courage and boldness among democratic, freedom-loving peoples through
the thoughts, words, works and deeds of Winston Churchill, and to educate
future generations through his wisdom and example. Active on three continents
with thirty affiliates, the Centre sponsors an annual conference, frequent
tours and local events; publishes Finest Hour magazine and other publications;
and has helped to publish thirty new books by and about Winston Churchill.

Media Contact: The Churchill Centre
Jim Prendergast
312.280.8706
jim@thekineogroup.com

SOURCE The Churchill Centre

Jim Prendergast, +1-312-280-8706, jim@thekineogroup.com, for The Churchill
Centre