Ribble Valley Stars in Tourism Awards 2020
Like many events over the last year, the Ribble Valley Tourism Awards have had to adapt and do things slightly differently. However, the celebration and enthusiasm for Ribble Valley’s wealth of tourism talent and innovation remains as present as ever, and great joy was had in handing out this year’s awards. This year has brought challenges like no other to our local businesses. Pure resourcefulness, creativity and hard work have seen individuals and teams find ways to meet this year’s challenges head on. I would like to thank everyone for taking part and to Harrison Drury for their generous sponsorship. I would also like to congratulate all the award winners. Looking forward to a collectively bright future in local tourism, this year’s Ribble Valley Tourism Awards recognise all the hard work and high quality across the board, that make Ribble Valley such a special place to live and visit.
Amanda Dowson Chair,
Ribble Valley Tourism Association.
2020 STARS IN TOURISM
Excellence in Food Tourism:
New Business:
Farm Diversification:
Creative Business:
Ribble Valley Marketing:
Innovation in Tourism:
Environmental Excellence:
Event of the Year:
Stonyhurst Literature Festival
Rural Tourism:
Quality Tourism:
Tourism in the Community:
Lara Hewitt, The Palace Cinema
Excellence in Customer Service:
Ramune Vorobjova of Bashall Barn
Artisan at Foxfields
Inspirational Manager:
Andrew Thompson from the Waddington Arms
Unsung Hero:
Anona Yates of the Wild Boar Park
Beth Reeve of James’ Places
Rising Star:
Joe Moggereridge of Stanley House and Spa
Max Heywood of Spread Eagle Sawley
Team of the Year:
Special Members Award:
Marylin Davis, Chestnut Cottage
Event Superstar:
Geoff Jackson, Ribble Valley Jazz
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Craig Bancroft, Northcote
