Cheltenham Racecourse is delighted to announce they have been named as a Finalist for the prestigious Showcase & Awards, hosted by the Racecourse Association (RCA).
The Showcase & Awards is the marquee event of British racecourses that celebrate excellence and innovation in partnership with Moët Hennessy, Racing Post and Great British Racing.
Cheltenham Racecourse has been listed as a Finalist in the Digital & Social Media Excellence category. From the five Finalists the winner will be revealed at the Showcase & Awards ceremony on Thursday 14th November at Hamilton Park Racecourse.
The Digital & Social Media Excellence Award celebrates best in class in the world of digital presence and social media. Entries had to demonstrate how the racecourse crafted targeted campaigns through these channels in order to improve brand presence, customer relations and/or commercial gain.
Secondly, Cheltenham Racecourse has been listed as a Finalist in the Food & Beverage category. From the five Finalists the winner will be revealed at the Showcase & Awards ceremony on Thursday 14th November at Hamilton Park Racecourse.
The Food & Beverage Award identifies excellence and innovation in racecourse food and drink quality and service. Successful Finalists had to reflect both the fare itself and its journey from conception to plate, as well as the level of service underpinning the operation.
Paul Swain, RCA Brand & Experience Manager, added, “I am thrilled for Cheltenham Racecourse for their success in being named a Finalist at the 2019 Showcase & Awards.
“Competition for these awards continues to grow each year and it was only fitting for our tenth ceremony that we can celebrate a record number of submissions.
Our Finalists represent the best of British Racecourses and should all be immensely proud of the work they’ve done to enhance the customer experience and their racecourse overall. All eyes now turn to Thursday 14th November at Hamilton Park where we will find out the winners.”
Digital & Social Media Excellence Finalists
Aintree—The World is Watching: Grand National Digital Content
Cheltenham—The Horse’s Mouth
Goodwood—Leveraging Cost Effective Influencer Marketing
The Jockey Club—Group Communications
Perth—From Stills to Thrills
Food & Beverage Finalists
Beverley—The Beverley Herb House
Cheltenham—Horse & Groom
Kelso—The Kelsae Yorkie
Perth—The Icing to our Cake
Royal Windsor—Gastro Steakhouse