THE spotlight shone on the front runners of this year's BH Stars on Tuesday evening.
Semi-finalists for the BH Star Awards were revealed at a special invitation-only reception at Shorefield Holidays’ Oakdene Forest Park at St Leonard’s on Tuesday night.
BH Star Awards semi finalists
Launched to honour and bring public recognition for varied achievements and positive contributions from those professionals working across the hospitality, tourism and retail sector, these new awards not only recognise and celebrate the BH region’s best-loved tourism, hospitality and retail businesses from the BH postcode areas: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Wimborne, plus surrounding towns and villages.
Georgie Kelly and Taya Street
Simon Pitman, Shorefield’s group head of marketing, said: “We congratulate all the semi-finalists. Every one represents a business covering tourism, hospitality and retail, which contribute significantly to our local economy.”
Lloyd Barwick, Sally Barwick and James Dixon-Box
The awards were also supported by sponsors and partners including: A-One Insurance Group, County Foods, Country Fare, Mploy, Goadsby, Eskimo EPOS, Meridian Lifts, Meridian Air Conditioning, Oceana Hotel Group, Nativ, Ist Waste Management, Bournemouth Echo, Wave 105, ELIS, Templar Wines, Conker Spirit, Amica and Expect Best.
Initial judging was carried out by representatives comprising of independent trade and business executives and educators, entrepreneurs and innovators. They will now make their final decisions as to who the BH Star winners are, which will be revealed at a gala dinner and awards ceremony at The Lighthouse, Poole, on Thursday 14th March.
Jackie Phillipson (right) organiser of the BH Star Awards with one of the semi finalists
Jackie Phillipson, co-founder of ROUTEpr and Events, organiser and curator of the Star Awards, said: “The judging panel was impressed by business growth, vision, drive and development. Well done to all entrants, semi-finalists.”
“The categories have a clear focus and are open to businesses, suppliers and individuals. As we approach the final judging, our focus now turns to staging a glamorous and stunning gala ceremony and dinner, which will be the standout event for making regional connections.”
Stu Reeves, Alex West and Abi Kane
“The value of winning, kudos and related publicity mean that the winners have something to shout about as they return to congratulate their teams. They act as ambassadors for the future and for other regional Star Awards.”
The BH Star Award winners will be announced at a gala dinner and ceremony at The Lighthouse, Poole, on March 14. Tickets are now on sale. Visit the bhstars.co.uk to find out more and to purchase tickets.
The BH Star Semi-Finalists 2019 are:
ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR AWARD
Adventure Wonderland
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Marvo Mysteries Escape Room
New Forest Water Park
Poole Hill Brewery
CHEF OF THE YEAR
Antonio Balmon, Lolas
Christian Orner, Salt Co
Dean Kavara, Banque & Bohem
Jordan Hale, The Goods Yard
Luke Jefford, The Tickled Pig
Maciek Kijewski, Molecular Magic
Manash Choudhry, Hotel Collingwood
Matt Budden, Hilton, Schpoons & Forx
Pete Tofis, The Connaught Hotel
Sarah-Ali Choudhury
Steve Hall, The Noisy Lobster
PUB OF THE YEAR
1812 Lounge Bar and Restaurant
Bodega
Chaplins
Church St. Gin House
Jenkins & Sons
Renoufs Westbourne
The Silent Woman
Boutique Hotel
The Grove Hotel
The Lord Bute
The Urban Beach Hotel
Tiien Boutique Hotel
Business Tourism & Venue
Dorset Cruises
Hilton Bournemouth
Hotel Miramar
Marsham Court Hotel
Oceana Hotel Group
Parley Manor Weddings
Café / Tea Room
Binnies Cafe
Frieda's Tearoom
Little Pickle Deli Cafe
Number 9 on the Green
Pause Cat Cafe
The Paddle
Upton Central Coffee Shop
COMMUNITY AWARD
Bournemouth Rocks 2018
Dorset Foodie Family
Ellis Jones Solicitors
Frankenfest 2018
HAT (Highcliffe Action Team)
Hays Travel Southbourne
Poole Bay Rotary
Poole Hill Brewery
Shelley Theatre
Wave Project
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa
Country Fare
Hotel Collingwood
Hotel Miramar
PRC Streamline Taxis
Tiien Boutique Hotel
Webster Family Butchers
Willow Floristry
DINING EXPERIENCE
Art Sushi
Christian Orner, SALT Co
Lolas
Molecular Magic Creative Catering
Renoufs Westbourne
Renoufs Wimborne
The Jetty
The Larder House
The Noisy Lobster
The Tickled Pig
Tiien Thai Restaurant
Urban Reef Restaurant
EDUCATION & MENTORING
BU Dept of Tourism & Hospitality
Capital School of English
Trainer Lash
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Anna's Sorbet Lollies
Handmade New Forest & The Naked Pantry
Poole Hill Brewery
South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park
Sturts Community Trust
Terrior Tapas
The Urban Guild
GETTING ABOUT
Dorset Cruises
Morebus
PRC Streamline Taxis
South Coast Caravan Hire
INNOVATION OR PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Anna's Sorbet Lollies
Capital School of English
Conker Spirit - RNLI Navy Strength Gin
Drop the Anchor Brewery
Food For Thought Cookery School
Handmade New Forest & The Naked Pantry
Nativ Hot Sauce
Soapbox Spirits Ltd, Pothecary Gin
South Coast Caravan Hire
Terrior Tapas, The Larder House
Yomp and Chomp
INVESTING IN PEOPLE
Brewhouse and Kitchen
Hilton Bournemouth
SAMEE
The Green House Hotel and Arbor Restaurant
Village Hotel Bournemouth
LARGE HOTEL
Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa
Hilton Hotel Bournemouth
Hotel Collingwood
Hotel Miramar
The Cumberland Hotel
The Marsham Court Hotel
Village Hotel Bournemouth
LEADING STAR, UNSUNG HERO
Andy Lennox, Zim Braai
Don Nutt, Poole Bay Rotary
Fiona McArthur, SOSBA
Ian Goode, Goode Experience
Jane Hart, Oakemedians
Keith Hemmings, Morebus
Malcolm Angel, Gullivers, Wimborne
Malcolm Whitham, Care Home Bed Finder
Wendy Parrott, Youth Cancer Trust
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Bodega
BU Dept of Tourism & Hospitality
Food For Thought Cookery School
Hotel Miramar
Webster Family Butchers
MIX MASTER
Alex West - Ojo Rojo
Ashley Barnett - Church Street Gin House
Claudio Gomes – 1805
Daniel Alves - Lolas
Danny Vickers - 1812 Lounge Bar
Iva Peshava - Brewhouse and Kitchen
Jess Smits - Be At One Bar
Jordan Crane - Mai Tai Cocktail Bar
Julezz Towers – TGI Fridays
Stuart Reeves – Chaplins & The Cellar Bar
NEW BUSINESS
1805
Care Home Bed Finder
Christian Orner, SALT Co
Dilli Haat
Drgnfly
Festidolls
Food For Thought Cookery School
Luvwed Group
Makla Bistro
MyShake
Poole Hill Brewery
Pygmy Pineapple
Renoufs Soutbourne
South Coast Caravan Hire
Terrior Tapas
V. Dorset
Wanderlust Retreats
Zim Braai
NIGHT TIME AWARD
Be At One
Canvas
Carls Comedy Club
Coastal Comedy
Halo
Mai Tai Cocktail Bar
Sandfest
RISING STAR
Adrienne Coles - Coastal Comedy
Bill Webb - Poole Hill Brewery
Gemma Elson - The Tap House
George Barry - Dudsbury Golf Club, Hotel & Spa
Hamit Kircal - MyShake Bar
Kamil Skalczynski - Art Sushi
Louise Clarke – Bourne Free
Mark Rush Palmer - The Luvwed Group
Rupert Holloway - Conker Spirit
Ty Temel - Halo & Canvas
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION
Burnbake Forest Lodges
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
Wanderlust Retreats
SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Attico
Dacombes of Wimborne
Gullivers Farm & Shop
M's Bakery Ltd
The Christchurch Confectioner
The Furlong Shopping Centre
Webster Family Butchers
Westbourne Bookshop
Willow Floristry
SPA, PAMPERING & WELLBEING
Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa
Festidolls
Flawless Medical Cosmetics
Oceana Day Spa
Soda Beauty & Blow Dry Bar
Village Hotel Club Bournemouth
TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL
Bourne Free
Bournemouth 7s Festival
Bournemouth Coastal BID / Christmas Tree Wonderland in the coastal villages
Dorset Cruises
Hotel Miramar, Navy Blue Party
Poole Harbour Boat Show
Sandfest
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