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Iknow-uk sponsors Pembrokeshire E-commerce Tourism Award - May 2008

The world of tourism came together in Pembrokeshire on Friday 16th May to celebrate the very first Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards.

The night was a runaway success with 8 winners including a surprise win by a brand new business, fine dining restaurant, Y Mochyn Drwg, (The Naughty Pig) in Newport, which scooped the overall prize of Judges Favourite.

230 guests celebrated the awards at a glittering black tie party at the Cleddau Bridge hotel. Guests included Jonathan Jones, Director of Visit Wales and there was a surprise appearance by “I'm a Celebrity…” and former Changing Rooms star, Anna Ryder Richardson who has recently bought Manor House Wild Animal Park near Tenby.

“We wanted to create an event to celebrate, reward and inspire all the wonderful businesses which make Pembrokeshire such a great tourist destination. This is the first time there has ever been a dedicated tourism awards party. We were thrilled by the support and how much everyone enjoyed themselves, let alone the networking and business that was being done between drinks!” Said Pembrokeshire Tourism Chief Executive, Rachel Hicks

The nights winners were:

The Most Innovative Use of E-commerce sponsored by iknow-UK Ltd
Winner: Yerbeston Gate Farm Shop, Yerbeston

Most Surprising Story – sponsored by Radio Pembrokeshire
Winner: Evoke Tourism and Hospitality Consultancy, Warren

Greenest Achievement – sponsored by Pembrokeshire County Council, Lawrenny Enterprises and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Winner: Preseli Venture, Mathry

Finest Pembrokeshire Breakfast – Sponsored by A.J. Rees Butchers
Winner: Stoney Bridge Guest House, Saundersfoot

Best Pembrokeshire Dining Out Experience – sponsored by Stena Line
Winner: Barfive, Fishguard

Exciting New Business/Owner – sponsored by Positive I
Winner The Fibre Factory, Tenby

Inspirational People Development – sponsored by Lowless Commercial
Winner On the Shore Restaurants Ltd, Saundersfoot

Judges Favourite – Sponsored by Milford Haven Port Authority
Winner: Y Mochyn Drwg restaurant, Newport

Photo Credit: ©2008 www.pembrokeshirephotography.com