GODIVA AWARDS 2005
The awards are divided into three categories:
Lifestyle Awards in association with Coventry Evening Telegraph- open to businesses in the entertainment and arts sector which have been nominated and voted for by the public.
Business Awards in association with Coventry University - judged by an independent judging panel advised by industry experts.
The Ambassadors Award - for a single individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Coventry and Warwickshire, nominated and voted by members of the City of Coventry Ambassadors Group, UK.
Lifestyle Award Winners
Best Bar: Prague, Coventry
Best Cafe: Rhubarb Rhubarb, Leamington Spa
Best Club: Jumpin Jaks, Coventry
Best Hotel: Coombe Abbey, Coventry
Best Live Venue: Bedworth Civic Hall, Bedworth
Best Pub: Greyhound Inn, Coventry
Best Restaurant: The Grand Union, Leamington Spa
Best Shopping Experience: Fopp Records, Leamington Spa
Best Theatre: The Criterion Theatre, Coventry
Best Visitor Attraction: Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry
Business Award Winners
Best New Venture: Astley Book Farm, Bedworth
Best Guest House: Barnacle Hall, Shilton
Best Customer Service: Francis & Gaye Ltd, Coventry
Best Access: Coventry Sports Trust, Coventry
Best Business: Coombe Abbey, Coventry
Best Conference Venue: Warwick Conferences, Coventry
Ambassadors Award
John McGuigan, Director of City Development for his contribution to Coventry and Warwickshire.