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Plumpton College was delighted to be presented with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize by Her Majesty the Queen today at Buckingham Palace. The Prize recognises the college’s work in wine education and wider impact on the English and Welsh wine sector. Granted every two years by the reigning Monarch, the Prizes celebrate excellence, innovation and benefit for the wider world in Further & Higher Education.

The college was invited to a celebratory dinner at the Guildhall Wednesday (21st) evening along with other Prize recipients and guests, hosted by Clare Balding and keynote address from Tim Davie CBE Director General of the BBC. This was followed by the formal ceremony on the 22nd with Their Royal Highnesses the Queen and Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to receive the Prize Medal.

The Prize was accepted on behalf of Plumpton College by Chair of Governors Julie Dougill, Principal Jeremy Kerswell, and Director of Wine, Sam Linter. Following the ceremony, staff and students who attended the Palace had the opportunity to meet members of the Royal Family and discuss their degree course and future career prospects.

Queen awards Plumpton College highest national honour