An integral part of Walpole’s industry calendar is the annual Walpole Awards for Excellence, which will take place on 14
th November 2011 at the Banqueting House, Whitehall.
The Awards, in association with
Coutts, are held to honour individuals and companies who exemplify British excellence by their work in the luxury sector both in Britain and internationally.
The Nominees for the Walpole Awards for Excellence 2011 are:
| | British Luxury Brand sponsored by Laurent-Perrier
- Alexander McQueen
- Boodles
- Burberry
- McLaren Automotive
- Mulberry
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 | | International Luxury Brand sponsored by McArthurGlen
Ermenegildo Zegna
Hermes
Lanvin
St Regis Hotels
Tom Ford
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| | British Luxury Design Talent sponsored by Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
Christopher Bailey for Burberry
Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
David Collins Design Studio
Gerry McGovern for Land-Rover
Marek Reichman for Aston Martin
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| | British Cultural Excellence sponsored by The Admirable Crichton
- Edinburgh Festivals
- Iwona Bazwick OBE, Director Whitechapel Gallery
- The Royal Opera House
- Rupert Goold
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| | British Luxury Brand Overseas sponsored by Links of London
- Edmiston
- Mulberry
- Quintessentially
- Rolls-Royce
- Royal Salute
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| | British Luxury Service sponsored by Mishcon de Reya
- The Balmoral
- Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
- Galvin Brothers
- The Goring
- The Savoy
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| | Emerging British Luxury Brand sponsored by Ocean Sky
Annoushka
Charlotte Olympia
Ormonde Jayne
Osman Yousefzada
Victoria Beckham
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| | Luxury Brand Online sponsored by Coach
- Agent Provocateur
- Ermenegildo Zegna
- Harrods
- Mulberry
- Mr Porter
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| | Corporate Social Responsibility sponsored by Marwyn
- Coworth Park
- Fisker Cars
- Nude Skincare
- Selfridges - Project Ocean
- Stella McCartney
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The winners for each category will be announced at the Walpole Awards Ceremony which will take place on the 14
th November 2011 at the Banqueting House, Whitehall.
Julia Carrick, CEO of Walpole commented “We have an outstanding list of award nominees this year, representing the very best talent from across the luxury industry and we are delighted to be able to recognise their extraordinary success. We are enormously grateful to our new title sponsor Coutts, who is one of the six founding members of Walpole, and all our category sponsors and partners who support the British luxury industry. ”
Michael Morley, Chief Executive of Coutts & Co. added, “We are delighted to be supporting the Walpole Awards for Excellence. The awards are a highlight within the luxury industry calendar and celebrate outstanding achievements in design, craftsmanship, business and culture. Coutts has a long history with Walpole and we are proud to be continuing our support and honouring the work of the luxury sector.”