The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced the six finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Award, sponsored by Sky.

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“Our Licensee of the Year Award is the most prestigious and hard-fought award, showcasing the dedication and excellence in our sector,” said BII chief executive, Steve Alton. “The final six are of an incredible standard.

“We are very proud that the awards offer a value-added experience to all those involved. Our finalists will have had the opportunity to evaluate their businesses at every stage, from mystery customer reports and judging visit feedback, right through to our final judging day at Sky HQ on Monday, 19th June.

“I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all involved and wish them the best of luck for the final stages of the competition.”

The six finalists are:

  • Samantha and Mark Robinson, The Queens Head Hotel, Troutbeck
  • Michelle Gilmour, The Old Windmill, Coventry
  • Lee and Keris de Villiers, The Pig and Whistle, London
  • Ollie Coulombeau, The Turk’s Head, Twickenham
  • Joe Buckley and Flo Pearce, The Tollemarche Arms, Harrington
  • Tommy Fox, The Barrelman, Dundee