Kenilworth's worthy people and businesses honoured at The Worthies 2017

The winners of this year's Worthies, Kenilworth's unique awards, have been revealed.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th May 2017, 10:16 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2017, 21:16 BST
Judy Brook, owner of Kenilworth Books which won Business of the Year. Copyright: Gecko PhotographyJudy Brook, owner of Kenilworth Books which won Business of the Year. Copyright: Gecko Photography
Judy Brook, owner of Kenilworth Books which won Business of the Year. Copyright: Gecko Photography

11 different groups and people were recognised at the ceremony held on Thursday May 25 at The Woodside Hotel.

The winners were:

Business of the Year - Kenilworth Books

Indian Edge owner Kobir Ali receiving the Restaurant of the Year award. Copyright: Gecko PhotographyIndian Edge owner Kobir Ali receiving the Restaurant of the Year award. Copyright: Gecko Photography
Indian Edge owner Kobir Ali receiving the Restaurant of the Year award. Copyright: Gecko Photography
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Small Business of the Year - Crustum

Business Person of the Year - Gemma Owen – Stitched Up

Restaurant of the Year - The Indian Edge

Retailer of the Year - Steve Crowe & Son Butchers

Chair of Kenilworth Chamber of Trade Seánna Holland. Copyright: Gecko PhotographyChair of Kenilworth Chamber of Trade Seánna Holland. Copyright: Gecko Photography
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Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Lewis Smith – Kenilworth Arts Festival

Sports Team of the Year - Fitness Worx

Organisation of the Year - Kenilworth Lions

Pub of the Year - The Virgins and Castle

Indian Edge owner Kobir Ali receiving the Restaurant of the Year award. Copyright: Gecko PhotographyIndian Edge owner Kobir Ali receiving the Restaurant of the Year award. Copyright: Gecko Photography
Indian Edge owner Kobir Ali receiving the Restaurant of the Year award. Copyright: Gecko Photography
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The Young Persons Worthies Award in memory of Milan Patel - Zien Zhou

The Worthies Award - Jean Gwillam

Chair of Kenilworth Chamber of Trade, Seánna Holland, said the awards were even better than last year’s.

She added: “It was such a lovely evening and a great thank you to the people of Kenilworth.

Chair of Kenilworth Chamber of Trade Seánna Holland. Copyright: Gecko PhotographyChair of Kenilworth Chamber of Trade Seánna Holland. Copyright: Gecko Photography
Chair of Kenilworth Chamber of Trade Seánna Holland. Copyright: Gecko Photography

“Some go above and beyond to make it such a lovely place to live and work.”

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Speaking after the event, the owner of Indian Edge, Kobir Ali, said he was very surprised to win Restaurant of the Year for a second time.

He said: “Coming along to the finals we honestly didn’t think we’d receive it this year. We had to make a speech up on the stage.

“We’re really proud of this award, and it’s deserved because of all the hard work we’ve put in.”

Seánna confirmed the awards would return again next year.