Pictured above: Philip Calcutt, of category sponsor Coventry University, Warwick Conferences Client Relationship Manager June Picken and Alan Robinson, Director of Training and Conference Centres, at the awards

Warwick Conferences has added to its tally of awards with a prestigious regional title.

The Coventry-based collection of training and conference facilities were crowned Best Conference Venue at the Godiva Awards 2010.

At a stylish awards ceremony held at the city's Ricoh Arena on Thursday 14th October, Warwick Conferences beat competition from other prestigious conference venues from throughout Warwickshire and surrounding areas to win the category.

Rachael Bartlett, head of sales and marketing at Warwick, said: "It's a great honour to have our efforts rewarded like this.

"We have won many industry awards over the past year, but it's very special to know that people in our region also recognise our dedication to going the extra mile for our customers.

"We'd like to thank the award organisers and all those who were involved in the short listing and assessment stages. Far from resting on our laurels, we will strive to enhance the service we offer."

The Godiva Awards are the largest lifestyle and business awards in the region, covering the south of Birmingham through Coventry, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon Avon and Warwick.

Warwick Conferences had to meet strict criteria set out by the award organisers and demonstrate excellence in areas such as quality, customer service, growth plans and marketing.