Posted: 5th December 2015
Shepherd Neame Catering Manager Wins Top Award
Shepherd Neame’s catering manager and wedding functions co-ordinator Samantha Jeal has won a top honour in this year’s Beautiful South Tourism Awards.
She was presented with the Unsung Hero Award for Customer Service at a glittering awards ceremony at Brighton’s Grand Hotel on Wednesday, 2nd December.
Samantha, who has worked at the brewery since 2007, was praised by judges for her excellence and commitment to the tourism industry, demonstrated by the huge number of cards and letters of thanks she receives from happy customers.
Shepherd Neame’s visitor centre manager Graham Hukins, who nominated Samantha for the award, said:
Samantha is a dedicated, talented member of the team and we are absolutely thrilled that she has won this richly deserved award.
Samantha said:
I am overwhelmed to have been honoured in this way. I really enjoy my job, and it is great to get such positive feedback from customers. This award is really for the whole Visitor Centre team, as I couldn’t do what I do without their support.
She will now be among the winners invited to champion the South and South East of England at VisitEngland’s Tourism Excellence Awards taking place during English Tourism Week in March 2016.
Nigel Smith, CEO of Tourism South East said:
It was a fantastic evening at the Grand Hotel and a real privilege to be in the company of so many dedicated and passionate tourism businesses. The excellent quality of facilities, service and approach makes our role of promoting the South East so much easier and is one of the main reasons why we are the most popular UK tourist region outside London.
You can read more about the awards at the Beautiful South website. To find out about more about the weddings, functions and private dining options available at the brewery, visit the Visitor Centre's Tours and Functions pages.