Short List for CHA Awards 2012 Announced
The great and the good, the little and large of the hotel and accommodation world in UK have made it to the short list of this year's Considerate Hotel of the Year 2012 Awards. The names of those on the short list will appear here very shortly. Congratulations to these worthy contenders!
Entries for the 2012 Awards now Closed - Book your place at the Gala Lunch
The entries are now in, the judges are in a huddle and the contestants have everything crossed. The glorious winners will be announced at the Gala Lunch being held at the Four Seasons London at Park Lane on Thursday 31st May. You can book your place or indeed a table at this event by emailing jfirrell@consideratehoteliers.com You are advised to book early to avoid inevitable disappointment. Sumptuous three course lunch, wonderful company and the toast of the Town. £98 per person, table of 10 £960 (incl of vat)
For details on all the award categories on offer and how to enter the Awards please click on the "criteria" link below. There is plenty to choose from, and much to gain.
Entries when completed should be forwarded to jfirrell@tiscali.co.uk or jfirrell@consideratehoteliers.com. Please contact John Firrell on 01308 482313 if you encounter any difficulties.
Considerate Hoteliers Awards 2011/12 - Last few weeks to enter
The 2011/12 Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards closing date for entries is 6th April at the midnight hour. The reminder press release has been issued and can be viewed here. Our thanks to sponsors Gilchrist & Soames, Beacon Purchasing, Activeion and Gram UK, and Sustain, Fairtrade and WRAP for their support. There is something for everybody and with a number of adjustments in place, we believe it makes the awards even more attractive to would be winners. Full details are shown below. The chance for Green Glory awaits!
If you'd like to know more about the criteria for all categories in the Considerate Hoteliers Awards 2011/12 click here.
2011Winners announced at the Awards Gala Lunch
Congratulations go to the winners of the Considerate Hoteliers Awards 2010/11, announced the Awards Gala Lunch at The Savoy, London, on 23 May. Taking the overall 'Considerate Hotel of the Year Award', Battlesteads Hotel and Restaurant near Hexham, Northumberland, owners Richard and Dee Slade were recognised for their innovative approaches to environmental and social responsibility, as well as encouraging both staff and guests to take a stake in the hotel's policies. The other deserving winners, listed below, showed the judges a diverse range of environmental, sustainable and socially responsible performances through the different Award categories. All the establishments and people recognised in this year's awards proved one thing conclusively - that green is good business.
CHA was also proud to announce two new categories this year – The Considerate Small Accommodation Provider of the Year for establishments with up to ten bedrooms – and The Considerate Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Beacon Purchasing, for the supplier nominated by a hotel or accommodation provider, who the establishment believes most embodies eco concerns in their products. Winning the Considerate Small Accommodation Provider Award, Lasswade Country House and Restaurant impressed the judges with their green journey undertaken without the resources of a larger establishment. The Considerate Supplier of the Year Award was eventually divided between a national award winner - Suma, and a local winner - Mrs Temple's Cheese of Wells-Next-The Sea, Norfolk, who were both nominated by Strattons Hotel, Norfolk. Winning the prestigious 'Good Egg of the Year Award', Vanessa Scott, Director of Strattons Hotel and Restaurant, was recognised for her inspirational leadership and encourangement in the industry and to other hoteliers in embracing environmental and socially responsible principles. To find out more about all the award winners, click to read the press release.
The Awards Categories are:
The Considerate Hotel of the Year 2010/11
Sponsored by Gilchrist & Soames Ltd
WINNER - Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant, nr Hexham, Northumberland
This is the ultimate award presented by CHA. Awarded to the hotel or guest house that is considered by the judges to be the best all-rounder in 2010 for all-round success in a wide range of environmental initiatives - from energy and water conservation, waste reduction and support for sustainable food, to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In short, they need to demonstrate that they run their business ethically and with a conscience and hopefully a strong bottom line to become the ultimate Considerate Hotel for 2010.
Short List (In no particular order) - Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons; Battlesteads; Combe House; Metropolitan; The Green House; Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square; Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre; Landmark London; Park Plaza County Hall and County Hotel.
The Considerate Supplier of the Year 2010/11
Sponsored by Beacon Purchasing
WINNER, NATIONAL SUPPLIER - Suma
WINNER, LOCAL SUPPLIER - Mrs Temple's Cheese, Wells-Next-The Sea, Norfolk
Suppliers play a vital role in helping hotels and other accommodation providers in ensuring that they meet their environmental aims. This award will be presented to the supplier, nominated by a hotelier or accommodation provider, who is considered by the judges to have best met the environmental needs and ethos of the nominating accommodation business in 2010. Hoteliers and accommodation providers were asked to nominate the supplier they believe most embodies eco-concerns within their products (taking account of everything from sourcing, ingredients/content, sustainability and social responsibility, to value for money and quality of service) – in short, a supplier that is a great all-rounder in these respects. The nominated supplier can be international, national, regional or local.
Short List - National Supplier: Veolia & Watts Farm (nominated by the Landmark London), Suma (Nominated by Strattons, Norfolk).
Short List - Local Supplier: Mrs Temple's Cheese (Strattons) and Rhug and R-Oil (Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons).
The Considerate Small Accommodation Provider of the Year Award 2010/11
WINNER - Lasswade Country House and Restaurant, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys
Recognising that small accommodation operations (10 bedrooms or under such as B&Bs, guest-houses, or restaurants and pubs with rooms) have considerable environmental achievements, this award will be presented to the provider which is considered by the judges to have made the most significant achievements and proved most inspirational in terms of their green journey during 2010, without all the trappings and resources of big business. This will give entrants the opportunity to relate the positive results (anything from energy saving and CSR, to creating innovative environmental initiatives and communicating their green messages to their guests), and lessons learnt during this 12 month period that highlight eco-friendly and socially responsible experiences that could act as an inspirational tale for others.
Short List - Wilton Court; Bedknobs; Nurse's Cottage; Lasswade Country House.
The Considerate Sustainable Food Award of the Year 2010/11
Supported by Sustain
WINNER - Strattons Hotel and Restaurant, Swaffham, Suffolk
This award is recognition for the hotel or accommodation provider which, in the opinion of the judges, has gone ‘that extra mile’ in 2010 to support its local food producers; to produce and/or purchase ethically, seasonally and sustainably; and then to proudly demonstrate to their guests and restaurant users – through marketing and via the menu, great food and hotel staff – why they are doing so.
Short List - Nurse's Cottage; Combe House; The Bingham; Strattons; The Cavendish London; Primrose Valley.
The Considerate Green Team of the Year 2010/11
WINNER - Firmdale Hotels (for their hotel group)
This is THE award for the hotel or guest house which, in the opinion of the judges, has – by virtue of the work undertaken by their Green Team – made the most difference in 2010. What’s more, they’ll have had fun doing so and been innovative and inspiring! Green Teams come in all shapes and sizes, so the award could be won by a dedicated lean and green team of just two people or twenty.
Short List - Metropolitan; Firmdale Hotels; Landmark London; Best Western Monkbar.
The Considerate Green Champion of the Year 2010/11
Supported by Vivreau
WINNER - Debra Patterson, The Savoy, London
Is there someone, who by sheer dedication and determination has inspired others to raise the green standard or led the way? Nominated by fellow hoteliers or people from the industry, this individual may exist in a specific hotel, guest house or within the hotel industry generally. Whoever they are, CHA wants to know so their contribution to the green landscape can be properly recognised.
Short List - Diane Stenning (Old Tollgate Hotel); Debra Patterson (Savoy); Emma Stevens (Lasswade); Carl Mullen (Best Western Premier Moor Hall); Gary Lohan (One Aldwych).
The Considerate Best Green Marketing Initiative the Year 2010/11
WINNER - Combe House Hotel and Restaurant, nr Honiton, Devon
The ‘Best Green Marketing Initiative Award 2010/11’ will be presented to the hotel/accommodation operator whose award category entry includes the most outstanding green marketing initiative, from the following categories: ‘The Considerate Hotel of the Year 2010/11’; ‘The Considerate Small Accommodation Provider of the Year Award 2010/11’; ‘The Considerate Sustainable Food 2010/11 Award’; ‘The Considerate Green Team of the Year 2010/11’; and ‘The Considerate Green Champion of the Year 2010/11’.” To be considered for the Award, include details of your marketing initiative(s) in your award entry from the categories mentioned. If you'd like to read the press release for the Considerate Best Green Marketing Initiative of the Year 2010/11, click here.
Short List - Combe House Devon, Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre and Primrose Valley Hotel (Cornwall).
Awards Criteria For All Categories
If you'd like to know more about the criteria for all categories in the Considerate Hoteliers Awards 2011/12 click here.
Entries when completed should be forwarded to jfirrell@tiscali.co.uk or jfirrell@consideratehoteliers.com. Please contact John Firrell on 01308 482313 if you encounter any difficulties.
Previous Winners
To read the full 2009/10 Award Winners press release, click here.
If you’d like to know who won the 2008/9 awards click here.
