And That's a Wrap!

Our 12 Customer Excellence Awards winners for 2025-26

We've now completed the distribution of our 2025-26 awards, so here's a complete roundup of our fantastic winners.

• ACME Coaches (Transport): Providing truly dependable transport solutions. Based in Essex, their knowledgeable and experienced drivers operate a versatile fleet, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, to ensure every journey goes smoothly.
• Goodleaf Tree Climbing (Sports): The ultimate canopy adventure! Students reach new heights as they master rope techniques, learn about woodland ecology, and take in breathtaking views of the Solent from the branches of an ancient oak tree.
• Isle of Wight Aqua Park (Sports): Splashing good fun! Youngsters can dive into the excitement, conquer giant inflatables, and develop vital teamwork skills through exhilarating water-based challenges.
• iSurf Watersports (Adventure): Helping students master the waves in Sandown. iSurf offers top-tier, expert tuition in both surfing and paddleboarding for an unforgettable coastal adventure.
• Milton Abbey School Boarding (Accommodation): Stunning historic accommodation set right in the heart of Dorset's Delcombe Valley. It provides a beautiful base with easy coach access to the south coast beaches and local attractions.
• Needles Pleasure Cruises (Adventure): Offering a front-row seat to adventure. These unforgettable boat trips around the Island’s most iconic landmark come complete with expert commentary on coastal erosion, maritime history, and the spectacular Alum Bay cliffs.
• Royal Pier Hotel (Accommodation): Royal Pier Hotel has been recognised for being a consistently dependable and trusted provider, always willing to go out of their way to satisfy even the most unusual customer requirements.
• Sanders Coaches (Transport): Sanders Coaches has been a pleasure to deal with throughout the year, and without exception, each of their drivers and vehicles has received fantastic praise from our schools.
• Victoria Lodge (Accommodation): A firm favourite with our schools, this child-friendly provider consistently goes all out to ensure every student has the best time possible. It is a pleasure to work with them and see how much our groups enjoy their stay.
• The Watersports Academy(Adventure): The Watersports Academy has been recognised for their flexible and experienced instructors who consistently get the best out of children of all ages and abilities. They offer great value and are always a pleasure to deal with, making the planning process seamless for our schools.
• Westbrook Centre (Activities): They have been recognised for their impressive range of activities, all backed by a team of knowledgeable and friendly instructors. It is clear why our visiting schools love spending time here.
• Wightlink Ferries (Transport): Wightlink has been a cornerstone of our operations this year, recognised for being dependably flexible and incredibly helpful whenever we’ve needed to make last-minute changes to our travel plans. They are a fantastic team to deal with and offer excellent value to our schools.

A massive thanks again to all of our winners and to our many, many runners-up - we look forward to en even busier 2026-27 season!