The White Rose Awards 2019 was the biggest and best yet with more awards up for grabs than ever before.
What an extraordinarily exciting time this has been for the White Rose Awards 2019. 103 finalists battled it out to win in 19 categories with a number of brand-new awards too including Accessible and Inclusive Tourism, Ethical and Sustainable Tourism, New Tourism plus an International Tourism Award added to the list.
Excitingly, this year also saw the introduction of the Gold, Silver, Bronze award system. This new method allowed the judges to recognise the achievements of even more well-deserving Yorkshire businesses. It also means more opportunities for finalists to progress through to the national tourism awards run by Visit England.
The partnership with Visit England has made the awards more robust than ever. For the first time, we are part of an online national platform and scoring system. The extensive new criteria. includes a new emphasis on accessibility, sustainability, and social media. The awards also have a new judging panel of eight industry experts who have generously gave their time and vast expertise to ensure these are the best awards yet! These changes mean even more businesses can go through to the national finals and to make Yorkshire proud. Is it any wonder that the White Rose Awards are the biggest celebration of tourism in the UK.
I was honoured to be Chair of Judges during these exciting and forward-looking changes. I wish to thank not only the judges but also the dedicated staff at Welcome to Yorkshire. who have worked long and hard in supporting the new awards. And, to all the business out there as well. Through your dedication and for setting standards so high you made our judging deliberations even harder this year. Whether they ultimately took home a gold, silver or bronze award, you are all winners in my eyes.
The White Rose Awards 2019 Winners
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
GOLD: The Deep, Hull
SILVER: Hull Truck Theatre
BRONZE: Cottage in the Dales, Leyburn
Arts & Culture Award
GOLD: Hull Truck Theatre
SILVER: Freedom Festival Arts Trust, Hull
BRONZE: Emma Stothard Sculpture, Whitby
B&B and Guest House of the Year
GOLD: The Barn, Monk Fryston
SILVER: Grassfield Hall, Pateley Bridge
BRONZE: Woodlands Farm, Northallerton
Business Events Venue of the Year
GOLD: Broughton Hall Estate, Skipton
SILVER: The Grand, York
BRONZE: Inox – The University of Sheffield
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
GOLD: Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges, Bishop Wilton
SILVER: Vale of Pickering Caravan Park
BRONZE: Patrington Haven Leisure Park Hull
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
GOLD: William’s Den, North Cave
SILVER: Fodder, Harrogate
BRONZE: Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens
Experience of the Year
GOLD: Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery, Hull
SILVER: YORTOURS, Harrogate
BRONZE: Leeds Cookery School
Inns & Restaurants with Rooms Award
GOLD: Manor House Lindley, Lindley
SILVER: The Star Inn at Harome
BRONZE: Estbek House, Whitby
International Tourism Award
GOLD: Castle Howard, York
SILVER: Visit York
BRONZE: The Grand, York
Large Hotel of the Year
GOLD: The Grand, York
SILVER: The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, Skipton
BRONZE: Wentbridge House Hotel, Pontefract
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
GOLD: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton
SILVER: York Maze
BRONZE: RSPB Bempton Cliffs
New Tourism Business Award
GOLD: William’s Den, North Cave
SILVER: Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery, Hull
BRONZE: Bonus Arena, Hull
Producers and Makers Award
GOLD: York Emporium
SILVER: Puckett’s Pickles, York
BRONZE: Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery, Hull
Pub of the Year
GOLD: The Durham Ox, Crayke
SILVER: The Millers Bar, Brighouse
BRONZE: The George and Dragon, Richmond
Self -Catering Accommodation of the Year
GOLD: Broadgate Farm Cottages, Walkington
SILVER: Brompton Lakes, Richmond
BRONZE: Smallshaw Cottages & Spa, Sheffield
Small Hotel of the Year
GOLD: Grays Court Hotel & The Bow Room Restaurant, York
SILVER: The Wensleydale Heifer, Leyburn
BRONZE: Goldsborough Hall, Knaresborough
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
GOLD: Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, Hunmanby
SILVER: Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery, Hull
BRONZE: Go Ape Dalby
Taste of England Award
GOLD: The Star Inn at Harome
SILVER: Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes
BRONZE: The Pheasant Hotel, Harome
Tourism Event Award
GOLD: Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival
SILVER: Hallowscream at York Maze
BRONZE: Springtime Live, Harrogate
