It reflects very badly on directors to take pettiness to the public arena in this way. It has no place in the running of a vital, lifesaving organisation. Differences should be discussed in the confines of the boardroom.
Marshals are simply interested in and impressed by results. In their case, enough training and support, which I think they have all been happy with.
As far as the appointment of a Chief Marshal, that used to be the Chief Constable. it is an appointment by the autorities, and nothing to do with the TTMA, whose function is to recruit and train the marshals. The powers that be clearly regard Mr Hurst as the most suitable person for the job and I sincerely hope the directors of the TTMA accept that and work willingly with him, or we will lose the lot.
By the way, I believe that category in the awards was based on public votes.