Organisers of the UK Coach Awards have announced that judging of this year's competition is now well under way, with the first meeting of the first panel of independent judges taking place during the third week of February and the second a week later.  The finalists for the Awards will be announced on this web site on Monday 20 March.

Nominations have been received from group travel organisers, industry customers, coach operators and suppliers around the country – once again breaking the record for the highest number submitted since the scheme was refocused on coach operators and their staff four years ago.

UK Coach Awards chairman John Gilbert said; "We are delighted with the quality of the response from the industry – there are some really strong entries from a wide range of companies, and the judges face some very difficult decisions. We're really heartened to see the wide range of nominations received.” 

The annual presentation ceremony takes place in Manchester on Thursday 4 May. Booking is now open - click here for further details.

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