The Ribble Valley Stars in Tourism Awards is a way of highlighting some great success stories and shine a light on some of the people who make Ribble Valley such a welcoming place to visit. The Tourism awards are a great opportunity to nominate an individual, group or business for their part in tourism. Unlike other awards, this year, instead of winners and losers, we have decided to just recognise and celebrate those who have contributed a lot of their time and effort to make the valley a better place for all. Nominations are open to all and an increasingly large number come from the general public which is a great sight to see! Whilst there were categories this year, any nomination that came through was worthy of celebration, we are fundamentally people focused and not business focused, hoping to include everyone involved. These awards simply highlight just some of the amazing stories we found in this amazing valley as we know there are plenty more out there!
Tourism in the Community – The Lower Buck Inn & Lodgings
Tourism in the Community – 3 Millstones Inn
Tourism in the Community – Ferraris Country House Hotel & Restaurant
Business Innovation – Stirk House Hotel
Business Innovation – Holden Clough Nursery
Business Innovation – Bashall Barn
Business Innovation – Gisburn Park
Business Innovation – Whalley Wine Shop & Bar
Business Innovation – Aspinall Arms
Farm Diversification – Ribble Valley Retreats
Sustainable Tourism – Ribble Valley E-Bikes
Quality Investment – The Three Fishes
Food Champion – Potters Barn
Inspirational Tourism – Irene & Duncan at Knowle Top Studio
Quality Tourism – Bowland Retreat Lodges
Quality Tourism – Stay In Clitheroe
Quality investment – Mytton Fold Hotel
Digital Marketing – Browsholme Hall
Quality Tourism – Hobbit Hill
Great Event – Whalley Artisan Market
Great Event – Royal Lancashire Show
Excellent Customer Service – Dan Haskey of The Calf’s Head in Worston
Excellent Customer Service – Joanne Collinge of Little Oakhurst Luxury Glamping
Tourism Team – Northcote
Rising Star – Ellis Lund of The Shirburn Arms
Unsung Hero – Billie Cowgill of Holmes Mill and The Emporium
Unsung Hero – Dave Smith of Bowland Wild Boar Park
Unsung Hero – Clive & Barbara Greenwood of the Ribble Valley Music Festival
Above & Beyond – Amy Bailey of Holmes Mill
Above & Beyond – Lesley-Anne Stevens of James’ Places
Rising Star – Liv Parry of James’ Places
Outstanding Achievement – Marianne Hyde of Precious at Whalley
Tourism Champion – Amanda Dowson of Mrs Dowson’s Farm
