Southport Ambassador Awards 2009

The Southport Ambassador Awards for 2009 took place Tuesday, March 24^th, 2009 at the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre.

The prestigious Southport 'Ammies' aims to recognise and reward those in the tourism, hospitality, leisure and retail sectors who work hard to give exceptional service to the public. More than 300 guests attended the event where winners of a variety of categories were announced on the night.

With nearly 800 nominations received this year, the high standard of entries was proof of the quality of the people who work in Southport's hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and leisure venues.

Many thanks to the sponsors of the Southport Ambassador Awards, and congratulations to the winners who are listed below.

Best Waiter/Waitress - Sandra Booth (Le Boulevard Restaurant)
Most Welcoming Receptionist - Sandra Fairhurst (Dunes Splash World)
Young Chef of the Year - Nathan Noon (Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa)
Most Professional Chef - Jason Wainford (Cloisters)
Best Bar Tender - Philomena Young (Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa)
Most Helpful Retail Assistant - Lee Bowers (Portland Wines)
Most Helpful Visitor Attraction Employee - Jeff Argent (Southport Eco-Centre)
The Unseen Hero - David Clarke (Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa)
Most Professional Sports and Leisure Assistant - Neil Stopforth (Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa)
Tourism Support Volunteer - Anecy Semley (Express Sefton!)
Trainee / Apprentice / Student of the Year - Richard Marsden (Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa)
Most Supportive Manager - Danielle Ruby (Knightsbridge Restaurant)
Proprietor of the Year - Fred Burnell (Lords Café Bar)
Team of the year - Southport Arts Centre Support Staff (Technical Team)
Winner of Winners - Jeff Argent (Southport Eco-Centre)

For further details, and for the 2010 Awards, please visit http://www.visitsouthport.com/site/whats-on/ambassador-awards