Everards congratulates 15 pubs

Licensees of 15 Everards pubs were recognised for their achievements at a day of lunch and racing.

More than 230 licensees turned out for the brewery's third Annual Licensees Lunch at Leicester Racecourse.

The 15 winners received champagne, flowers and an invitation to Jersey later in the year.

The company's top licensees for 2010 are:​

• Tim and Lisa Brotherhood, Elephant and Castle, Thurlaston

• Adrian and Debbie Pearson, Barley Mow, Cosgrove

• Eddie and Jayne Irwin, Bulls Head, Whetstone

• Mark and Gill Richards, Queens Head, Billesdon

• Alan Pickersgill and Philippe Larroche, Crown, Uppingham

• Steve Marshall, Air Hostess, Tollerton

• Phil and Rhonda Warwick, Queen Victoria, Syston

• Ray Cooper and Yvette Jayes, Crows Nest, Leicester

• Kevin and Dee Shepherdson, Old Horse, Leicester

• Ben and Jan Markie, Bricklayers Arms, Thornton

• Alison Ryan and Steve Hussey, Hearty Goodfellow, Southwell

• Brian and Joan Weaver, Free Trade Inn, Sileby

• Keith and Dave Bott, Royal Exchange, Greyhound and White Star, Staffordshire

• Paul and Gaynor Hodges, Bulls Head, Cosby

• Ronnie and Maureen Thomson, Cricketers, Aylestone

Judges considered beer volumes, level of success and satisfaction scores from Everards' mystery customer scheme, Mission Enjoyable.

"The last 12 months have been challenging for all manner of small businesses, not least those individuals striving to run a successful pub," said chairman Richard Everard.

"We continue to be impressed by the levels of innovation, commitment and determination shown by all our licensees and it is a pleasure to see so many at this enjoyable day."