With thanks to our Partners: * Kuoni * The Admirable Crichton * Barclays Wealth * Boodles * Chivas Regal * Laurent-Perrier * Links of London * McArthurGlen * Mishcon de Reya * The Observatory | WALPOLE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE SHORT-LISTS AND 2009 MEDALIST ANNOUNCED. Walpole has announced the award winners for its annual awards ceremony which took place on Monday 16th November 2009 at the Banqueting House in Whitehall; this year sponsored by Kuoni, one of the world's leading travel organisations. Each year, the awards recognise some of the world’s most outstanding brands and individuals. This year Walpole awarded the Medal of Excellence to the globally acclaimed photographer, Mario Testino.
 The 2009 Walpole Awards for Excellence in association with KUONI and our event partners:
Tom Conti, star of stage and screen, presented the awards to some of the world’s most outstanding brands and individuals and this year Walpole introduced three new award categories to reflect the importance of these areas on the luxury agenda; including ‘Best British Luxury Service’ ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ and ‘Best British Craftsmanship’. This year Walpole awarded the Medal of Excellent to the globally acclaimed photographer, Mario Testino. The annual Medal of Excellence is a unique mark of recognition made on behalf of the Walpole members. Previous recipients have included, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Daniel Craig, Sir Matthew Pinsent, Sir Tim Rice and Lord Coe. Julia Carrick, CEO of Walpole commented: “We have an exceptional list of award winners this year reflecting the extraordinary talent that continues to emerge from the British luxury industry. We are delighted to present Mario Testino with a Medal of Excellence this year. He remains one of the world's most well known and celebrated fashion photographer’s. He is a highly influential figure across both the fashion & luxury industries and hugely deserving of this award and for all he has done for British fashion”  |
| British Luxury Brand Sponsored by Laurent-Perrier. Awarded to the British luxury brand that has had the greatest national impact in terms of sales, customer service and business & media exposure in 2009. Nominees: - Burberry
- Harrods
- John Smedley
- Mulberry
- Paul Smith ** WINNER
- Quintessentially
Judges: Lucy Yeomans of Harper’s Bazaar, Gianluca Brozzetti of Walpole /Roberto Cavalli, Peter Wallis of SRU Limited, Nick Foulkes, Lord Charles March of Goodwood, Richard Caring of Caprice Holdings. |  | | International Luxury Brand Sponsored by McArthurGlen. Awarded to the international (non-British) luxury brand that has the greatest impact in terms of sales both in he UK and Overseas, innovation, customer service and business & media exposure in 2009. Nominees: - Balmain
- Christian Louboutin
- Hermès
- Louis Vuitton ** WINNER
- Ritz-Carlton
- Tiffany & Co
Judges: Gillian de Bono of How to Spend It, Stephen Alden of the Maybourne Hotel Group, Armando Branchini of Altagamma, Elisabeth Ponsolle des Portes of Comite Colbert, Clive Christian of Clive Christian Perfume, Des McSweeney of Intelligent Life. |  | | Best Emerging British Luxury Brand Sponsored by Links of London Awarded to an aspiring British company, etablished within the last 10 years, that has demonstrated the potential and ability in 2009 to develop into an established British luxury brand. Nominees: Judges:Lucia Van der Post, John Ayton of Walpole, Michael Ward of Harrods, Jonathan Heilbron of Thomas Pink, Demetra Pinsent of McKinsey & Company, Anne Pitcher of Selfridges. |
 | | British Luxury Design Talent Sponsored by Boodles 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 2009. Nominees: - Established & Sons ** WINNER
- Karen Beauchamp for Cole & Son
- Liberty
- Stephen Jones
- The Rug Company
Judges:Andrew Summers of Design Partners UK, Sarah Elton of Walpole, David Kester of the Design Council, Nicholas Candy of Candy & Candy, Donna Loveday of Design Museum, Wally Olins of Saffron Consultants. |  | | British Cultural Excellence Sponsored by the Admirable Crichton. 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 2009. Nominees: - Design Museum
- Frieze
- Menier Chocolate Factory
- Sadler’s Wells ** WINNER
- Somerset House
- Victoria & Albert Museum
Judges:Anthony Thorncroft of The Financial Times, Dr Frederick Mostert of Richemont/Walpole, Stephen Fry, Luke Rittner of The Royal Academy of Dance, Amanda Berry OBE of BAFTA, Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen of RADA |  | |
Luxury Brand Online Sponsored by The MOON. 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 2009. Nominees: - Anya Hindmarch
- Astley Clarke ** WINNER
- Cartier
- Hackett
- Louis Vuitton
- Mulberry
Judges:Brent Hoberman of MyDeco.com, Guy Salter of Walpole, Nathalie Massenet of Net-a-Porter, Erik Wachtmeister of A Small World, Martin Bartle of 270 Degrees, Peter Fitzgerald of Google. |  | | British Luxury Overseas Sponsored by Chivas Brothers. Awarded to the company that has achieved outstanding success in raising their profile and business overseas though export, expanding retail presence, increasing sales and special events in 2009. Nominees: - Fairline
- Hackett
- Jaguar
- John Smedley
- Links of London ** WINNER
- The Rocco Forte Collection
Judges:Richard Lambert of CBI, Sir David Bell of Pearson/Walpole, Sally Chatterjee of Visit London, Danny Lopez of UKTI, Sandie Dawe of Visit Britain, Martin Davidson of British Council. |  | | Corporate Social Responsibility Sponsored by Barclays Wealth. Awarded to the luxury brand or institution that has made CSR an inherent part of its business ethic, incorporating product design and development, sustainable sourcing, supplier and employee relationships and nurturing communities and environments in which it operates. Nominees: - Burberry
- Estee Lauder ** WINNER
- John Smedley
- Stella McCartney
- Tiffany & Co
Judges: Stephen Howard of Business in the Community, Moira Gavin of Wedgwood, Ian Ewart of Barclays Wealth, Laurent Claquin of Gucci Group (PPR), Adrian Hodges of IBLF |  | | Best British Luxury Service Sponsored by Mishcon de Reya. Awarded to the British luxury brand that embodies the finest standards of service through exceptional innovation, consistent excellence and clear mastery. Nominees: - Chewton Glen ** WINNER
- The Connaught
- Fitzdares
- Harrods by Appointment
- Quintessentially
- Scott’s Restaurant
Judges:Dylan Jones of GQ, Mark Henderson of Gieves & Hawkes / Walpole, Martin Skan of Skan Enterprises, Marcus Wareing of The Berkeley, James Lohan of Mr & Mrs Smith. |  | |
Luxury Craftsmanship Sponsored by The Observatory. Awarded to the British brand or institution that has shown the most imaginative and greatest commitment to the support and development of a craft in luxury. Nominees: Judges: Colin Tweedy LVO, OBE of Arts & Business, Julia Carrick of Walpole, Tony Chambers of Wallpaper, Mark Jones of V & A, Theo Fennell of Theo Fennell, Robert Ettinger of Ettinger. |
With thanks to our Sponsors, Judges, Nominees, Short-listed Brands, Event Partners and Members.
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