The Walpole Awards For Excellence 2010 took place last night at the Banqueting House in Whitehall, presented by British actor Hugh Bonneville. Over 500 figures from the British and International luxury industries attended the event including Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, Marco Bizzari, CEO of Bottega Veneta, Arnaud Bamberger, MD of Cartier, Vicente Castellano, CEO of Hackett, Michael Ward, MD of Harrods, Barbara Snoad, CEO of Theo Fennell and Mark Sebba, CEO of Net à Porter. This year Walpole awarded the Medal of Excellence to The Earl of March and Kinrara, CEO, The Goodwood Estate who has transformed Goodwood from a family estate to a globally renowned UK luxury destination. The annual Medal of Excellence is a unique mark of recognition made on behalf of the Walpole members. Previous recipients have included Mario Testino, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Daniel Craig, Sir Matthew Pinsent and Lord Coe. The Winners of the Awards Categories:British Luxury Brand: Burberry
International Luxury Brand: Hublot
British Luxury Overseas: Hackett
British Luxury Brand Online: Burberry
British Luxury Design Talent: Timorous Beasties
Best British Craftsmanship: Soane Britain
British Cultural Excellence: Aldeburgh Music
Best British Luxury Service: Claridge’s
Corporate Social Responsibility: Six Senses Resorts & Spa’s
Emerging British Luxury Brand: Erdem
