Awards and Qualifications
Catering and Wine Qualifications
| Date | Award | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sommelier Diploma Gold Level | Association de la Sommellerie Internationale |
| 2010 | Best Sommelier in the World | Association de la Sommellerie Internationale |
| 2007 | Wine MBA (Best Overall Student) | BEM Bordeaux (now Kedge) |
| 2007 | Professional Certificate in Spirits | WSET (London) |
| 2000 | Sensory Evaluation of Wine | Plumpton College, UK |
| 1998 | Master of Wine | Institute of Masters of Wine (London) |
| 1998 | Medal Bollinger for Best Taster | IMW (Institute of Masters of Wine) |
| 1996 | Best Sommelier in Europe | Ruinart (Reims) |
| 1992 | Best International Sommelier for French Wine | Sopexa France |
| 1992 | UK Sommelier of the Year | AFWS (Academy of Food & Wine Service) |
| 1990 | Diploma | WSET (London) |
| 1989 | Master Sommelier | Court of Master Sommeliers |
| 1989 | UK Sommelier of the Year | AFWS (Academy of Food & Wine Service) |
| 1988 | Best UK Sommelier for French wines | Sopexa UK |
| 1988 | Winner, Grants of St James’s Scholarship | WSET/ Grants of St James’s |
| 1985 | CAP Sommelier | French National Education (Lyon) |
| 1983 | CAP Restaurant | French National Education (Lyon) |
| 1982 | CAP Cuisine | French National Education (Lyon) |
Special Awards
| Date | Award | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lifetime Patron | National Restaurateurs Dinner (NRD) |
| 2014 | Catey Wine & Spirit Ambassador | The Caterer Magazine |
| 2014 | Best Ambassador/Communicator, French Wines | Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine |
| 2013 | Best Ambassador/Communicator, French Wines | Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine |
| 2013 | UK Restaurateurs Hall of Fame | AWFS (Academy of Food & Wine Service) |
| 2013 | Man of the Year | Decanter Magazine |
| 2012 | Top 100 Most Powerful People in Hospitality | Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine |
| 2012 | Maître Sommelier | UDSF (French Sommelier Association) |
| 2011 | Order of the British Empire (OBE) | Cabinet Office and HM The Queen |
| 2011 | Industry Legend | Imbibe Magazine |
| 2011 | Wine Personality of the Year | Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine |
| 2010 | Top 100 Most Powerful People in Hospitality | Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine |
| 2010 | Catey Special Award | Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine |
| 2010 | Wine Personality of the Year | IWC (International Wine Challenge) |
| 2008 | Special Contribution to the On-Trade | Drinks Business Magazine |
| 2005 | Special Achievement Award | AWFS (Academy of Food & Wine Service) |
| 2004 | On-trade UK Personality of the Year | Sopexa UK |
| 2001 | Catey Hotel of the Year (Hotel du Vin) | Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine |
| 1997 | Medal of Saint-Etienne | Saint-Etienne Town Hall |
| 1996 | Dom Pérignon Cup | AFWS (Academy of Food & Wine Service) |
| 1996 | Catey Newcomer Award (Hotel du Vin) | Caterer & Hotelkeeper |
| 1993 | Marques de Caceres Award | Rioja Marques de Caceres |
| 1992 | Calvert Cup | AFWS (Academy of Wine Service) |
| 1992 | Best of the Best Sommelier | Courvoisier |
| 1990 | Calvet Cup | AFWS (Academy of Wine Service) |
| 1989 | Calvet Cup | AFWS (Academy of Wine Service) |
Leadership and Advisory Roles
| Date | Award | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Honorary President | WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) |
| 2014 | Head of Sommelier Competition Committee | Association de la Sommellerie Internationale |
| 2013 | Vice Chair | Decanter World Wine Awards |
| 2011 | President (European) | Court of Master Sommeliers |
| 2007 | Technical Director | Academy of Food and Wine Service |
| 2007 | Echanson | Chaine des Rôtisseurs UK |
