Cotswolds publicans win inaugural Fuller's Publican award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 16:35 · Archive

Joe Glover and Kevin Dursley, who run The Chequers in Chipping Norton, have won Fuller's inaugural Publican of the Year award.

Joe Glover and Kevin Dursley, who run The Chequers in Chipping Norton, have been crowned champions in Fuller's inaugural Publican of the Year competition. They beat competition from across Fuller's Tenanted Inns estate, which includes 154 pubs. The award has been created to recognise innovation, creativity, exceptional leadership and hospitality among tenants.

The Chequers previously won Fuller's Griffin Trophy in 1994 and 1999, before Glover and Dursley took over. Since then, the pair have focused on making the pub a true community hub and built a reputation for customer-first hospitality. They have emphasised working with local suppliers and believe strong ties to the neighbourhood keep the pub relevant and busy. Their use of social media and focus on genuine community engagement has contributed to their ongoing success.

Simon Emeny, executive chairman of Fuller's, said the publicans 'know exactly how to deliver a first-class experience for their customers but also harness the power of systems to make sure that they are always on top of their finances'. Glover said the award 'means the world to us' and that they had 'worked hard to make sure that we have the best pub in the area, underpinned by astute financial management'.

How it is being reported

• Cotswolds publicans crowned first Publican of the Year championsA pair of Cotswolds publicans have been crowned champions in Fuller’s inaugural Publican of the Year competition.Oxford Mail · 29 Oct, 16:00
• Cotswolds publicans crowned first Publican of the Year championsA pair of Cotswolds publicans have been crowned champions in Fuller’s inaugural Publican of the Year competition.Oxfordshire Guardian · 29 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Joe Glover · Kevin Dursley · Fuller's · The Chequers · Chipping Norton · Cotswolds · Simon Emeny

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