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.
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Download: Awards 2020 2020 STARS IN TOURISM
Excellence in Food Tourism:
The Red Pump Inn

New Business:
The White Bull

Farm Diversification:
Little Oakhurst

Creative Business:
Potters Barn

Ribble Valley Marketing:
Ribble Valley Gin

Innovation in Tourism:
PLM Health & Fitness

Environmental Excellence:
Hackings Caravan Park

Event of the Year:
Stonyhurst Literature Festival
Rural Tourism:
Gisburn Forest Hub

Quality Tourism:
Chicken Shed

Tourism in the Community:
Lara Hewitt, The Palace Cinema

Excellence in Customer Service:
Ramune Vorobjova of Bashall Barn

Team Excellence in Customer Service:
Julie Drinkall of The Red Pump

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:
Stonyhurst Enterprises

Special Members Award:
Marylin Davis, Chestnut Cottage

Event Superstar:
Geoff Jackson, Ribble Valley Jazz

Lifetime Achievement Award:
Craig Bancroft, Northcote
