Local guides and services WINNERS announced!
Winning Local Guides and Services 2010
This year we have had a large number of entries, making the judging that much more challenging. After much debate, our judges decided to award four top winners, and four runners up. The winners demonstrated a level of expertise that was over and above what was normally expected from a guide. They are all very deserving winners, and we hope some of you get the chance to experience their countries with them. We were going to call our runners up 'Ones to Watch' as you really should, but it doesn't translate very well! Each of the winners will receive prizes (medical kits and rucksacks as shown below) courtesy of our sponsors Nomad Travel & Outdoor, in addition to certificates, valued PR and other support.
Aly Amaut Ponce de Leon, Peru - reviewer 'I couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable, thoughtful, enthusiastic and interesting guide.'
Gerson Pizango, Peru - reviewer 'I've been backpacking for a couple of months and have had many tours, but this is one of the best.'
Ron Gravelle, Canada and U.S. - reviewer 'Ron's storm chasing is simply an experience you'll never forget. It brings nothing but feel-good memories...'
Sergey Gluhoverov, Kyrgyzstan - reviewer 'Having done my share of travelling, I fully expected the occasional glitch.....but throughout these 4 weeks, all the logistics... have been simply outstanding...'
Runners Up
Cholpon Soodaeva - Kyrgyzstan
Christian Calla Palomino - Peru
Dr Kai Martin Huch - Germany
Pakarinan Community Tourism - Ecuador