James Mackenzie’s passion for the place he lives in has won him a remarkable local accolade.
The chef/owner of the Pipe and Glass Inn was awarded the Remarkable East Yorkshire Passion Award for 2013 by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire. The award is given each year to the person nominated and selected by the Visit Hull and East Yorkshire board who, in their view, has made the greatest contribution to tourism in our region in the previous year. James said: “I’m thrilled with this award. Both my wife Kate and I are genuinely passionate about this part of the world, especially as our two children are growing up here. It’s great to contribute to the success of the area.” Andy Gray, tourism manager for VHEY, said: “The tourism experience we offer in Hull and the East Riding has never been better. “We wanted to highlight James’ role as an ambassador for tourism in East Yorkshire, and the national accolades that he and the Pipe and Glass have been awarded.”The awards ceremony took place at the Mercure Grange Park Hotel, Willerby, in March.