Anja Kozerski, General Manager at Audley Binswood, has won the award for ‘Best Venue/Venue Host 2018’ at the Ladies First Business Awards in Nailcote Hall.

Anja, who oversees Audley’s luxury retirement village in Royal Leamington Spa, was a deserved winner of the award which recognises the achievements of women in business within Warwickshire and the West Midlands. 

Anja joined Audley Binswood in 2016, and has 20 years of experience working in hospitality. She has previously worked as Operations Manager at Genting Hotel and within Rooms Division and Food & Beverage with Hilton Hotels. Anja and Audley Villages saw off competition from the Nailcote Hall, Harvey Nicols, The Gallery, and two hotels from the Eden Collection – Mallory Court and the Arden Hotel to claim the award. 

Anja Kozerski commented: “I am so honoured to receive this award from Ladies First. Audley Binswood has been a fantastic environment to work in and I owe so much to my amazing colleagues who I have the privilege of working alongside every day. I have always seen customer service and developing my team around me as one of my strengths, so it is very gratifying to receive this award as a result of that.” 

Paul Morgan, Managing Director of Operations at Audley Group, commented: “Anja has been a real asset to the team at Audley Binswood. We pride ourselves on putting our owners and visitors first, ensuring that those we serve have the best care and comfort available to them.

“Anja has been instrumental in maintaining this philosophy at Audley Binswood. She has really led from the front from the moment she started here and is thoroughly deserving of this award.” 

Audley Binswood is a luxury retirement village situated in the heart of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The village has 114 retirement properties centred around the beautiful Grade II listed Victorian mansion, Binswood Hall.