 | Walpole Awards 2008The Walpole Awards for Excellence 2008, in association with Barclays Wealth, were held to honour individuals and companies who in the views of our illustrious team of judges, members and the industry achieved the pinnacle of excellence across seven categories including luxury, design, international, overseas, emerging and online talent. The Banqueting House made for a wonderful setting with presentations taking place under the grand Rubens ceiling, with the more intimate candlelit undercroft the setting for the reception where guests enjoyed Laurent Perrier Champagne and a delightful selection of canapés from the Admirable Crichton. The awards which highlighted Britain’s position as a hothouse of creative talent and encompassed up and coming designers and world class brands, were hosted by the delightful Richard Wilson and filmed by the Luxury Channel, CNBC. With more categories than ever before and talent bursting at the seams, the judges who included the likes of Stephen Fry and Richard Caring, this year worked harder than ever to select winners from the short list. At this years awards a medal of excellence was also presented to Dame Vivienne Westwood, whose contribution to British fashion and design has been phenomenal, making her one of the most influential fashion designers in the world and a true British icon. Many of the guests stayed on to celebrate after the ceremony with our awards winners. Very many thanks to our illustrious team of judges. Thank you also to our category sponsors: The Admirable Crichton, Icecool, JBA Training Design, Laurent Perrier, McArthurGlen, Sky+HD and Taylor Wessing. Chance Organisation, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Hildon, Hamilton & Inches, Visit Britain, Justerini & Brooks, WordWide, Pelham, Historic Royal Palaces, Lewis Moberly, PAK2000 and the Luxury Channel were all invaluable partners in hosting the awards. |
Thank you to our judges: 2008 Awards Judging Panels ; British Luxury Brand
Lucy Yeomans, Harpers Bazaar
David Richards, Aston Martin
John Ayton, Walpole
Peter Wallis, SRU Limited
Nick Foulkes, Journalist
Richard Caring, Caprice Holdings British Cultural Excellence
Anthony Thorncroft , FT
Stephen Fry
Dr. Frederick Mostert, Richemont, Walpole
Luke Rittner, Royal Academy of Dance
Amanda Berry , BAFTA
Colin Tweedy, OBE, Arts and Business International Luxury Brand
Gillian De Bono, How to Spend It
Stephen Alden , Maybourne Hotel Group
Armando Branchini, Altagamma
Clive Christian, Clive Christian Perfume
Elisabeth Ponsolle des Portes, Comite Colbert
Sarah Elton, Walpole British Luxury Overseas
Richard Lambert, CBI
Sir David Bell, Pearson, Walpole
Ian Ewart, Barclays Wealth
Tom Wright, VisitBritain
James Bidwell, Visit London Emerging British Luxury Brand
Lucia Van der Post, Luxury Commentator
Gianluca Brozzetti, Walpole
Nick Varian, Orient-Express
Demetra Pinsent, McKinsey & Company
Anne Pitcher, Selfridges
Michael Ward, Harrods Luxury Brand Online
Brent Hoberman, MyDeco.com
Rune Gustavsen, Interbrand
Nick Robertson, ASOS
Marc Worth , Aurelius Adventures
Martin Bartle, 270 Degree British Luxury Design Talent
Andrew Summers, Design Partners
Moira Gavin, Wedgwood
David Kester, Design Council
Martin McCourt, Dyson
Nick Candy, Candy & Candy |  Held once again at the splendid Banqueting House Whitehall, this years British Luxury Industry Oscars saw the industries best come together to celebrate including Vivienne Westwood, Tamara Mellon, Olivier Nicolay, Lord March of Goodwood, Natalie Massenet, Brent Hoberman, Lucia Van der Post and Peter York.
2008 Awards & Medals were awarded for the following;
 | 1. British Luxury Brand WINNER : GOODWOOD
Awarded to the British luxury brand that has had the greatest national impact in terms sales, customer service and business & media exposure in 2008. |
 | 2. Best Emerging British Luxury Brand WINNER : BREMONT WATCH COMPANY Awarded to an aspiring Britih company, established within the last 10 years, that has demonstrated the potential and ability in 2008 to develop into an established British Luxury brand. |
 | 3. International Luxury Brand WINNER : CHANEL Awarded to the international (non-British) luxury brand that has the greatest impact in terms of sales both in the UK and Overseas, innovation, customer service and business & media exposure in 2008. |
| 4. British Luxury Design Talent WINNER : IAN CALLUM for JAGUAR
Awarded to an individual or company who has maintained the highest standard of British Design Talent through innovation and design and contributed to British craftsmanship in 2008.
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 | 5. British Cultural Excellence WINNER : BBC PROMS
Awarded to the best British cultural achievement from a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, art and film, both traditional and contemporary, in front of and behind the scenes in 2008. |
 | 6. Luxury Brand Online * New Category * WINNER: NET-A-PORTER Awarded to the company either British or International that has shown innovation through the use of online technology and marketing, achieved outstanding sales results and presence online in 2008. |
http://www.taylorwessing.com/Fashion-and-Luxury/ | 7. British Luxury Overseas WINNER : ALFRED DUNHILL
Awarded to the company that has achieved outstanding success in raising their profile and business overseas through export, expanding retail presence, increasing sales and special events in 2008. |
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