Aston Villa Football Club was the big winner at this year's Official Football Hospitality Awards, netting six hospitality trophies including the 2012 Overall Match-day Hospitality Experience title.
The in-house catering team at Villa Park took home top prizes in three other categories: Chef Team of the Year, the Green Award and Match-day Hospitality Experience in the Premier League.
Aston Villa also scooped silver for the Media Choice Award and bronze for Conference & Events Sales & Marketing, building on the club's success at last year's ceremony, when it took home five awards.
The trophies and awards presentation, which took place last week at the American Express Community stadium - home to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club - are now in their eighth year and recognize the efforts shown by the catering, conference and events teams at every UK football club.
Each club that took part in the awards was independently visited by a professional catering judge from Salon Culinaire over a period of six months and marked on criteria including service efficiency, food quality and venue standards.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Abramovich Wants More Trophies for Chelsea
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has said the team's Champions League triumph might spur the club's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich to go to another level in injecting cash to help the Blues win more soccer cups and trophies.
Sources close Abramovich feel that the Champions League win could mean end of his interest in the club. The Russian tycoon has already invested around one billion in the club over nine years, and the Champions League triumph could prompt an eventual sale of the club, but Buck refuted this claims.
"We've seen him, year after year, invest and put his hand in his pocket and spend big money. He may go to another level now. I don't know his thought process," The Telegraph quoted Buck, as saying.
Asked whether there were still targets and trophies for the club to aim for, Buck added: "Of course”. He explained that there were a lot of teams with three and four stars above their club badge, which are awarded for winning the Champions League, but "we have one".
Sources close Abramovich feel that the Champions League win could mean end of his interest in the club. The Russian tycoon has already invested around one billion in the club over nine years, and the Champions League triumph could prompt an eventual sale of the club, but Buck refuted this claims.
"We've seen him, year after year, invest and put his hand in his pocket and spend big money. He may go to another level now. I don't know his thought process," The Telegraph quoted Buck, as saying.
Asked whether there were still targets and trophies for the club to aim for, Buck added: "Of course”. He explained that there were a lot of teams with three and four stars above their club badge, which are awarded for winning the Champions League, but "we have one".
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Grand Champions at Great Britain Regional Championships a Family Affair
A father and son from Chipping Sodbury Tang Soo Do Club were crowned Grand Champions at the Great Britain Regional Championships in Birmingham. Connor Townsley, 16, received the colored belt Grand Champion trophy with a maximum 30 points and his father Paul Townsley, as the only people of 360 competitors from all over the country to score maximum points in the individual events.
Chipping Sodbury were the most successful club there as they racked up more points than any other club and took home 20 winning individual trophies, with 14 second place trophies and 13 third place martial arts trophies.
Nathan Manchett, Gemma Rallison, Owen Robertson, Christopher May, William Townsley, Lauren Perrett, Beverley Sadier, Katie Goldhawk, Lucia Sadler, Phil Rawlinson, Samantha Skoplljak and Ryan Newland-James also won individual events for the club.
The various categories of weapons, forms, team forms and sparring were judged, with competitors of all ages and abilities taking part, and the 33 students from Chipping Sodbury acquitted themselves admirably in every event.
They celebrated a 1-2-3 in the senior belt team category as William Townsley, Owen Robertson and Katie Goldhawk triumphed with Beverely Sadier, Sue Marchant and Kay Ashfield finishing as runners-up, and Connor Townsley, Lauren Perrett and Gemma Rallison in third.
In the junior belt category, first place went to Chris May, Rob Varga and Joe Lock, while Natasha Sadier, Lucia Sadier and Samantha Skopljak taking third place.
Instructor Paul Townsley said: “The club has a fantastic group of students. They are just a great bunch who help each other to achieve and continually make me proud.”
Chipping Sodbury were the most successful club there as they racked up more points than any other club and took home 20 winning individual trophies, with 14 second place trophies and 13 third place martial arts trophies.
Nathan Manchett, Gemma Rallison, Owen Robertson, Christopher May, William Townsley, Lauren Perrett, Beverley Sadier, Katie Goldhawk, Lucia Sadler, Phil Rawlinson, Samantha Skoplljak and Ryan Newland-James also won individual events for the club.
The various categories of weapons, forms, team forms and sparring were judged, with competitors of all ages and abilities taking part, and the 33 students from Chipping Sodbury acquitted themselves admirably in every event.
They celebrated a 1-2-3 in the senior belt team category as William Townsley, Owen Robertson and Katie Goldhawk triumphed with Beverely Sadier, Sue Marchant and Kay Ashfield finishing as runners-up, and Connor Townsley, Lauren Perrett and Gemma Rallison in third.
In the junior belt category, first place went to Chris May, Rob Varga and Joe Lock, while Natasha Sadier, Lucia Sadier and Samantha Skopljak taking third place.
Instructor Paul Townsley said: “The club has a fantastic group of students. They are just a great bunch who help each other to achieve and continually make me proud.”
Monday, May 14, 2012
City Fighters Score Martial Arts Trophies
Peterborough BCKA fighters shone in the second round of the Boston Series.
The club’s talented bunch roared to 18 martial arts trophy successes at the event in Kirton which featured kickboxing, karate, kung-fu and freestyle.
BCKA club chief Andy Whitwell highlighted the performances of Courtney Brown (who won the under 74kg men’s advanced title), Harry Nunn (second in the under 5ft 4ins boys’ fighting black-belts despite only being a blue belt himself) and Freya Molloy (the girls’ under 5ft 2ins champion) for special praise. Molloy beat a world and European champion in the final of her section win her championship trophy.
Whitwell said: “I’m very proud of my fighters’ achievements. The standard was very high and every trophy was earned the hard way.
“I hope we can continue our success at the BCKA National Championships later this month.”
BCKA are keen to attract new students to their local clubs at Whittlesey, Stanground and Bushfield.
The club’s talented bunch roared to 18 martial arts trophy successes at the event in Kirton which featured kickboxing, karate, kung-fu and freestyle.
BCKA club chief Andy Whitwell highlighted the performances of Courtney Brown (who won the under 74kg men’s advanced title), Harry Nunn (second in the under 5ft 4ins boys’ fighting black-belts despite only being a blue belt himself) and Freya Molloy (the girls’ under 5ft 2ins champion) for special praise. Molloy beat a world and European champion in the final of her section win her championship trophy.
Whitwell said: “I’m very proud of my fighters’ achievements. The standard was very high and every trophy was earned the hard way.
“I hope we can continue our success at the BCKA National Championships later this month.”
BCKA are keen to attract new students to their local clubs at Whittlesey, Stanground and Bushfield.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
2012 Sonic Trophy Won by Missouri Southern
It went down to the final race in the final event of the season, but the Missouri Southern athletic department can once again claim another Sonic Sports Trophy over Pittsburg State by a margin of 7-6.
With the men's track Sonic Trophy point being decided already before the 4x400m relays at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships today, the score stood tied at six points each for both the Lions and Pittsburg State.
Coming down the the last event of the day, the Lions' women led PSU by one point in the final team standings and needed to simply run a faster time than the Gorillas. The Lions did that and more, placing fourth in the event, four seconds in front of PSU.
That gave the third-straight Sonic Trophy to MSSU, as the Lions have now won all three of the sports trophies in a contest between the two athletic departments that puts the schools up against each other in each sport they participate in.
Pitt started things off in the fall by winning the Miners Bowl and earning the point in football. The Lions then got the point in volleyball and men's cross country, before taking the point in men's basketball in the winter. Southern swept the points in men's and women's indoor track and field, while the Lions also picked up the point in baseball, before today's point in women's outdoor track and field.
Both the Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State athletic departments would like to thank Sonic for their generous sponsorship of this series between the two schools.
With the men's track Sonic Trophy point being decided already before the 4x400m relays at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships today, the score stood tied at six points each for both the Lions and Pittsburg State.
Coming down the the last event of the day, the Lions' women led PSU by one point in the final team standings and needed to simply run a faster time than the Gorillas. The Lions did that and more, placing fourth in the event, four seconds in front of PSU.
That gave the third-straight Sonic Trophy to MSSU, as the Lions have now won all three of the sports trophies in a contest between the two athletic departments that puts the schools up against each other in each sport they participate in.
Pitt started things off in the fall by winning the Miners Bowl and earning the point in football. The Lions then got the point in volleyball and men's cross country, before taking the point in men's basketball in the winter. Southern swept the points in men's and women's indoor track and field, while the Lions also picked up the point in baseball, before today's point in women's outdoor track and field.
Both the Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State athletic departments would like to thank Sonic for their generous sponsorship of this series between the two schools.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Missouri Southern Takes 2012 Sonic Trophy
It went down to the final race in the final event of the season, but the Missouri Southern athletic department can once again claim another Sonic Sports Trophy over Pittsburg State by a margin of 7-6.
With the men's track Sonic Trophy point being decided already before the 4x400m relays at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships today, the score stood tied at six points each for both the Lions and Pittsburg State. Coming down the the last event of the day, the Lions' women led PSU by one point in the final team standings and needed to simply run a faster time than the Gorillas. The Lions did that and more, placing fourth in the event, four seconds in front of PSU. That gave the third-straight Sonic Trophy to MSSU, as the Lions have now won all three of the sports trophies in a contest between the two athletic departments that puts the schools up against each other in each sport they participate in. Pitt started things off in the fall by winning the Miners Bowl and earning the point in football. The Lions then got the point in volleyball and men's cross country, before taking the point in men's basketball in the winter. Southern swept the points in men's and women's indoor track and field, while the Lions also picked up the point in baseball, before today's point in women's outdoor track and field. Both the Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State athletic departments would like to thank Sonic for their generous sponsorship of this series between the two schools.also see: trophies, custom pins and corporate awards
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Custom Sam Bass Trophies for Aaron's Talladega Dream Weekend Winners
Aaron's, Inc. will present one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Sam Bass trophies to the winners of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 and Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway May 5 and 6.
This will be the third time Aaron's has contracted with renowned motorsports artist, Sam Bass of Concord, N.C., to design and produce a unique trophy that will be coveted by drivers and racing teams. Aaron's and Bass together developed this year's concept - the trophy will feature an image of the driver standing atop a custom painting of the winning car.
"Aaron's Dream Weekend at Talladega features some of the most exciting, exceptional racing seen in the sport, and we wanted to create a trophy that exemplifies this unique event," said Ken Butler, Chief Operating Officer of Aaron's, Inc. "Sam Bass consistently delivers original, matchless designs every driver dreams of putting in their trophy case, so he was the natural choice in designing this year's trophy."
Bass will begin his painting in Victory Lane at the close of the race and will be present with the winners when they receive their custom trophies. He will complete the process in his studio, then deliver and insert the painting into the trophy at the winning team's shop.
"I am honored that Aaron's has chosen me once again to design the winning trophies for such a prestigious event in the sport of racing," said Bass, NASCAR's first officially licensed artist. "This is truly an opportunity to combine my passion for both art and motorsports, and I'm especially looking forward to painting the winning moment live in Victory Lane."
Past Aaron's Dream Weekend at Talladega winners and recipients of Sam Bass racing trophies include Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch. Aaron's 499 2010 winner Harvick said, "It's always a great feeling to win a race and add the trophy to your collection, but to be presented with a special one-of-a-kind trophy always adds a little extra special meaning. Sam does an amazing job creating his designs, that it's more of a piece of art than an actual trophy. To know you have a trophy of that caliber in your collection always makes it a little more special."
This will be the third time Aaron's has contracted with renowned motorsports artist, Sam Bass of Concord, N.C., to design and produce a unique trophy that will be coveted by drivers and racing teams. Aaron's and Bass together developed this year's concept - the trophy will feature an image of the driver standing atop a custom painting of the winning car.
"Aaron's Dream Weekend at Talladega features some of the most exciting, exceptional racing seen in the sport, and we wanted to create a trophy that exemplifies this unique event," said Ken Butler, Chief Operating Officer of Aaron's, Inc. "Sam Bass consistently delivers original, matchless designs every driver dreams of putting in their trophy case, so he was the natural choice in designing this year's trophy."
Bass will begin his painting in Victory Lane at the close of the race and will be present with the winners when they receive their custom trophies. He will complete the process in his studio, then deliver and insert the painting into the trophy at the winning team's shop.
"I am honored that Aaron's has chosen me once again to design the winning trophies for such a prestigious event in the sport of racing," said Bass, NASCAR's first officially licensed artist. "This is truly an opportunity to combine my passion for both art and motorsports, and I'm especially looking forward to painting the winning moment live in Victory Lane."
Past Aaron's Dream Weekend at Talladega winners and recipients of Sam Bass racing trophies include Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch. Aaron's 499 2010 winner Harvick said, "It's always a great feeling to win a race and add the trophy to your collection, but to be presented with a special one-of-a-kind trophy always adds a little extra special meaning. Sam does an amazing job creating his designs, that it's more of a piece of art than an actual trophy. To know you have a trophy of that caliber in your collection always makes it a little more special."
Monday, May 7, 2012
Manor’s 10th Division One Crown Retires Trophy
Champions of champions! That's the Manor Building netball team. When the Torbay Netball League held their annual netball awards night at the Pavilions Restaurant in Torquay, Manor Building took centre.
The champions in the League's top division were unbeaten in all 18 games of the season. It was the tenth time in 11 years, which meant they got to keep the trophy. Manor Building also won the Paula Tournament and the Versatility Tournament. Team member Kriss Westacott also won the player of the year in the 25-40 age group.
The evening included netball trophies and medals for the top three placed teams from Division One, Two and Three. There were also two cup competition awards as well as an award for the best umpire from each division.
There were player of the year awards in each age group from under 25 to over 40 from each division, the Outstanding Contribution to Netball in Torbay and the Fairplay Award.
Other winners included Pink Panthers from Division One, who finished runners up after starting in Division Three only three years ago.
Pink Panthers came in third in the Paula Smith Tournament and finished second in the Versatility Tournament. And their player Helena Wykes-Dart also picked up the under-25 player of the year award amongst three others.
The Outstanding Contribution award went to Beryl D'Alessandro who has done so much for the sport in the area, including running her own league and many teams including the Plainmoor Gulls.
Fairplay Award, which was created this year in memory of Dawn Wotton who was ever-present in netball in Torbay whether it was on the court or off it, was won by Plainmoor Gulls C.
The champions in the League's top division were unbeaten in all 18 games of the season. It was the tenth time in 11 years, which meant they got to keep the trophy. Manor Building also won the Paula Tournament and the Versatility Tournament. Team member Kriss Westacott also won the player of the year in the 25-40 age group.
The evening included netball trophies and medals for the top three placed teams from Division One, Two and Three. There were also two cup competition awards as well as an award for the best umpire from each division.
There were player of the year awards in each age group from under 25 to over 40 from each division, the Outstanding Contribution to Netball in Torbay and the Fairplay Award.
Other winners included Pink Panthers from Division One, who finished runners up after starting in Division Three only three years ago.
Pink Panthers came in third in the Paula Smith Tournament and finished second in the Versatility Tournament. And their player Helena Wykes-Dart also picked up the under-25 player of the year award amongst three others.
The Outstanding Contribution award went to Beryl D'Alessandro who has done so much for the sport in the area, including running her own league and many teams including the Plainmoor Gulls.
Fairplay Award, which was created this year in memory of Dawn Wotton who was ever-present in netball in Torbay whether it was on the court or off it, was won by Plainmoor Gulls C.
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