The Godiva Awards 2006

Coventry and Warwickshire's prestigious Godiva Award winners were announced at a glittering ceremony in Coventry Cathedral.

Photo : Presenters at Godiva Awards 2006

The Awards which recognise Coventry and Warwickshire's lifestyle, tourism and leisure industry have been developed by CV One in association with Coventry Evening Telegraph, Heart FM, Coventry University, Parenthesis, Cobra Beer, Illy Coffee, Advantage West Midlands, Coventry Cathedral, Oakmoor Estates, Quality at Heart, CCSP, CAAG, Live 24-Seven, Belgrade Plaza, Belgrade Theatre, Alliance and Leicester, Heart of England Tourism, Space and People, Deeley Properties Ltd, City of Coventry Ambassadors Group UK, The European Regional Development Fund, and this year's title sponsor Thomsonfly.com

Photo : The Godiva Awards 2006 Winners

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: Liquid, Coventry

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Best Cafe: Playwrights, Coventry

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Best Club: Phoenix, Coventry

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Best Hotel: Brooklands Grange, Coventry

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Best Live Venue: Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

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Best Pub: Greyhound Inn at Sutton Stop

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Best Restaurant: Turmeric Gold, Coventry

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Best Shop: Aspire Style, Warwick

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Best Theatre: Wheatsheaf Theatre, Coventry

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Best Visitor Attraction: Stratford Town Walk, Stratford-Upon-Avon

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Business Award Winners


Best New Venture: Ricoh Arena, Coventry

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Best Guest House: Bubbenhall House

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Best Customer Service: Warwick Conferences, Coventry

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Best Access: Coventry Transport Museum

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Best Business: Ramada, Coventry

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Best Conference Venue: Warwick Conferences and Coventry Techno Centre

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Ambassadors Award

 

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Last year's winner John McGuigan presented the Ambassadors Award for the contribution to Coventry and Warwickshire to Anna Ritchley on behalf of her father Martin Ritchley.

Mick McLaughlin, Press and Public Relations Manager, CV One said:

"The Godiva Awards has been incredibly successful this year with tens of thousands of votes from over 50 countries throughout the world.These awards are the most prestigious lifestyle awards in the UK and they are happening in Coventry and Warwickshire - that's some achievement! "

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