For a second year running Gulliver's Kingdom beat off tough competition to win Team of the Year at our Excel Tourism Awards. Pictured left is the Gullivers Team collecting their award from Matthew Eastlake representing category sponsor The Camping and Caravanning Club
Excel Tourism Awards 2011
Gulliver's Kingdom
Team of the Year
Following the huge success of the inaugral awards in 2010, the second annual Excel Tourism Awards took place once again at The Carriage House, Chatsworth on March 10th 2011.
180 guests including His Grace the Duke of Devonshire joined us to celebrate the best of the tourism industry. Unlike the VisitEngland Excellence Awards that recognise businesses, Excel was developed to reward individuals within the industry who help to make the Peak District & Derbyshire a destination of distinction.
Most Promising Student
Chrissy Edwards
Chrissy Edwards of University of Derby, Buxton receives her award from April Hayhurst of Derby College
Finalists
Fay Fallows, University of Derby
Natalie Hilton, Derby College
Manager of the Year
Paul Kaye
Paul Kaye of Gulliver's Kingdom is presented with his award by Richard Horsley of Derbyshire Economic Partnership
Finalists
Andre Birkett, Chatsworth
Backy Sayles, Marriott Breadsall Priory
Young Chef of the Year
Pierce O'Connor
Pierce O'Connor of Le Mistral receiving his award from Peter Dewhurst of University of Derby, Buxton
Finalists
Scott Matkin, Marriott Breadsall Priory
Savvas Savva, University of Derby
Event Planner of the Year
Kay Rotchford
Kay Rotchford of Chatsworth is presented with her award by Kieran Murphy of Sounds Commercial
Finalists
Christine Paulson, English Heritage
Tracey Reader, Crich Tramway Museum
Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
David Brown
David Brown of Hoe Grange Holidays receives his award from Jenni MacKenzie of the Peacock at Rowsley
Finalists
Steve Perez, CASA
Vic Hallam, Dam and Dambusters Museum
Volunteer of the Year
Alan Gifford
Alan Gifford of Heage Windmill is presented with his award by John Phillip of Derbyshire Times
Finalists
Ray Marjoram, Belper North Mill Trust
Sarah Rolland, Buxton Opera House
Lifetime Achievement Award
Vanessa & Andrew Pugh
The Duke of Devonshire presents Andrew & Vanessa Pugh of the Heights of Abraham with their Lifetime Achievement award.
Last year this special award was presented to Her Grace the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire in recognition of her and the late Duke's lifetime work
Outstanding Customer Care
Steve Ogan
Steve Ogan of Blakelow Holidays receives his award from Chris Palmer of Clear Black Wine
Finalists
Helen Peden, Roundhouse Events
Charlotte Hitchcock, Jurys Derby
Unsung Hero
Doreen Motley
Doreen Motley of Chatsworth is presented with her award by Matthew Hatch of CW Sellors Jewellers
Finalists
David Brown, Hoe Grange Holidays
Toni Riley, Old Hall Hotel
