FOLLOWING last year's inaugural launch the 2010 Hospitality & Tourism Awards are now underway, returning for a second year by popular demand from all corners of the industry, participants, and business leaders who all depend heavily on a high level of service delivery.

Organised by Destination Harrogate, an association of 13 leading hotels in the town, these awards celebrate and reward outstanding individuals and teams who truly represent Harrogate as one of the country's leading destinations for both business and leisure tourism.

Harrogate is a successful, vibrant, and desirable location in which to both live and work, and much of its success is due to the millions of pounds generated through tourism. To sustain the high level of service our visitors experience we need the very best people providing their very best day in and day out. These awards are recognition of that commitment and congratulate those people who set a benchmark across the town for others to emulate.

Last year's category winners are pictured, and the same categories apply this year, plus an additional new category to recognise Outstanding Customer Service.

The nine categories for this year are:

• Waiter/Waitress of the Year: Sponsor, Sunlight Textile Services
• Bar Person of the Year: Sponsor, Harrogate Spa Water
• Chef of the Year. Sponsor, Sykes House Farm
• Team of the Year. Sponsor, Platinum Print
• Harrogate Ambassador. Sponsor, Harrogate Chamber of Trade & Commerce
• Newcomer of the Year. Sponsor, Harrogate College
• Unsung Hero. Sponsor, Destination Harrogate
• Best Achievement of the Year. Sponsor, 2inspire
• Outstanding Customer Service. Sponsor, Leeds Bradford International Airport

If you know someone who deserves that special recognition for their commitment and dedication in any of the above categories then vote for them either online at www.destinationharrogate.co.uk, or post an entry form at the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) on Crescent Gardens. You'll find voting forms throughout the town in hotels, bars, restaurants, TIC, the library, and other public places.

Closing date for entries is 31 March. After this date a panel of judges will create a shortlist of four from each category who will be invited to attend a prestigious Gala Dinner at the Royal Hall on 7 June where the winners will be announced on the night.

For further media information please contact Amy Bell, Bonner & Hindley Communications by telephone 0113 243 4713 or email amy@bandhcommunications.co.uk

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