awarded the Eco Excellence Award

Jason Adams, Managing Director, said “The walled garden project was literally mud, sweat and tears for our valiant estates team who worked so incredibly hard, in all weathers, to bring the walled garden project to life earlier this year. I am incredibly proud of the work ethic of Phil and his team, and to see them scoop an award for their achievements is so rewarding. Well done to everyone involved!”

Phil Mennell, Estates and Gardens Manager, said: “I was over the moon when the estates team were shortlisted for this award. After an incredibly busy winter developing the walled gardens, it really is the icing on the cake to have been recognised with this award.”

Four other Rockliffe Hall team members were also shortlisted including, Norman Rudd for Cleanliness Excellence, Julie Murray for Inspirational Leader, Myckala Smith for Support Services and Stacy Clegg for Sales Excellence.

The North East Hotels Association is believed to be the biggest of its kind in England, representing 50 of the region’s best-known hotels including internationally and nationally recognised chains, and leading independent hotels.