Wirral Life April 2018 | Page 69

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION TOURISM AWARDS The highly-regarded ceremony, which will take place at St George’s Hall, sees an impressive eight of the Chamber’s members nominated in six categories across the shortlist. For the event, Wirral Chamber of Commerce will also sponsor the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award. Head of Communications at Wirral Chamber of Commerce Heather Heaton (pictured right) said: “The whole team at the Chamber is certainly excited for the upcoming awards ceremony, and it’s a real coup for us to see so many of our fantastic members shortlisted across such a diverse spectrum of categories. From newcomers to Wirral’s longest standing establishments, we’re thrilled to see not only our individual businesses recognised on such a scale, but to witness the borough’s profile continuing to gain momentum across the region. “As part of our ongoing commitment to boosting Wirral’s tourism economy, we are also honoured to partner with the event by sponsoring the awards’ Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category, which sees the most prolific venues and spaces in the North West’s tourism portfolio nominated. We wish all the businesses shortlisted on the evening the best of luck!” NOMINEES WITHIN EACH CATEGORY INCLUDE: BENTY FARM TEAROOMS (Excellence in Business Tourism, Independent Tourism Business of the Year & Taste) CAFFE CREAM (People’s Choice & Taste) MERE BROOK HOUSE (Independent Tourism Business of the Year) PORT SUNLIGHT VILLAGE TRUST (Independent Tourism Business of the Year, Small Visitor Attraction of the Year) SHORE COTTAGE STUDIO (Small Visitor Attraction of the Year) SILK RD HESWALL (Best Newcomer to the Visitor Economy & Taste) THE LAWNS RESTAURANT – THORNTON HALL HOTEL (Taste) WILLIAMSON ART GALLERY (People’s Choice) For more information about Wirral Chamber of Commerce, visit www.wirralchamber.co.uk wirrallife.com 69