Dorset sailing academy shortlisted for award

The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been shortlisted for a prestigious 2010 Sport Industry Award.

The Awards are Europe’s largest and most prestigious commercial sports awards that recognize the best the sport business has to offer in marketing, PR, sponsorship, new media, publishing, advertising and design. 

After a rigorous selection process and competition from a high volume of entries, the Academy is now in the running to win the ‘Sport Venue of the Year’ Award and faces competition from the likes of Twickenham and Wembley Stadiums as well as the O2 and the Brit Oval.

The WPNSA previously won the esteemed ‘Environmental Concern in Sport’ Award back in 2008 and was the first 2012 Olympic venue to be formally completed, demonstrating its importance not only the South West but the whole of the UK.

The 16 strong judging panel selected the WPNSA for the shortlist.  Judges include; BBC Broadcast Journalist John Inverdale - Former Chief Press Secretary to the Prime Minster Alastair Campbell - Paralympic Athlete Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Chief Executive Officer of LOCOG Paul Deighton.  The final results will not be announced until May 13 at a star studded ceremony.

John Tweed, Chief Executive of the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy commented; “Everyone at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is delighted to have been shortlisted for this prestigious Sport Industry, Sport Venue of the Year 2010 Award. We work tirelessly to improve the quality of services and events and it is incredibly rewarding to be recognised for this commitment.”