Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, emerged victorious in the highly coveted ‘Cultural Venue of the Year’ category at the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023.
The arboretum also received a commendation for its outstanding ‘Event of the Year’ contribution with Forest Live at Westonbirt and was a finalist for the sought-after ‘Family Day Out’ recognition. The winners were announced during the celebratory evening held on June 29th.
The awards showcased the exceptional talent and achievements of various sectors, featuring an impressive shortlist of 191 businesses from across Gloucestershire competing across 18 categories.
Nia Crouch, the Engagement Manager at Westonbirt, expressed her delight, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled that Westonbirt Arboretum has been honored with these prestigious awards. This recognition solidifies the arboretum’s position as one of the key contributors that make Gloucestershire a remarkable place to live, work, and explore. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals who cast their votes for us and to the award sponsors.”
This year’s SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards garnered an overwhelming response from the public, with an impressive 25,000 votes cast in support of the shortlisted businesses in the cultural venues, attractions, hospitality, and leisure destinations categories. The top contenders in each category, as determined by the public votes, were acknowledged as finalists.
For more information about the awards and to discover the full list of winners, visit the SoGlos Lifestyle Awards 2023. To explore the wonders of Westonbirt Arboretum, please visit Forestryengland.uk/westonbirt.
