The Godiva Awards 2005

 Photo : Presenters of Godiva Awards 2005

The awards are divided into three categories:

Lifestyle Awards in association with Coventry Evening Telegraph- open to businesses in the entertainment and arts sector which have been nominated and voted for by the public.

Business Awards in association with Coventry University - judged by an independent judging panel advised by industry experts.

The Ambassadors Award - for a single individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Coventry and Warwickshire, nominated and voted by members of the City of Coventry Ambassadors Group, UK.

Lifestyle Award Winners

Best Bar: Prague, Coventry

Winners of the Best Bar category : Prague, Coventry


Best Cafe: Rhubarb Rhubarb, Leamington Spa

Winners of the Best Cafe category : Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Leamington Spa


Best Club: Jumpin Jaks, Coventry

Winners of the Best Club category : Jumpin Jaks, Coventry


Best Hotel: Coombe Abbey, Coventry

Winners of the Best Hotel category : Coombe Abbey, Coventry


Best Live Venue: Bedworth Civic Hall, Bedworth

Winners of the Best Live Venue category : Bedworth Civic Hall, Bedworth


Best Pub: Greyhound Inn, Coventry

Winners of the Best Pub category : Greyhound Inn, Coventry


Best Restaurant: The Grand Union, Leamington Spa 

Winners of the Best Restaurant category : The Grand Union, Leamington Spa


Best Shopping Experience: Fopp Records, Leamington Spa

Winners of the Best Shopping Experience : Fopp Records, Leamington Spa


Best Theatre: The Criterion Theatre, Coventry

Winners of the Best Theatre category : The Criterion Theatre, Coventry


Best Visitor Attraction: Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry

Winners of the Best Visitor Attraction category : Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry

Business Award Winners

Best New Venture: Astley Book Farm, Bedworth

Winners of the Best New Venture : Astley Book Farm, Bedworth


Best Guest House: Barnacle Hall, Shilton

Winners of the Best Guest House : Barnacle Hall, Shilton


Best Customer Service: Francis & Gaye Ltd, Coventry

Winners of the Best Customer Service : Francis & Gaye Ltd, Coventry


Best Access: Coventry Sports Trust, Coventry

Winners of the Best Access : Coventry Sports Trust, Coventry


Best Business: Coombe Abbey, Coventry

Winners of the Best Business : Coombe Abbey, Coventry


Best Conference Venue: Warwick Conferences, Coventry

Winners of the Best Conference Venue : Warwick Conferences, Coventry

Ambassadors Award

John McGuigan, Director of City Development for his contribution to Coventry and Warwickshire.

Winner of the Ambassadors Award : John McGuigan, Director of City Development