Award-winning since 2003
Cozys has won the Showbus Premier Operator Award six times, most recently at Showbus 2019, and has been recognised for its coaches, drivers and customer service at the UK Coach Awards.
Showbus is Britain’s biggest vintage and modern bus and coach show, held each year at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. The UK Coach Awards recognise customer service excellence in coaching and coach tourism, with nominations coming from group travel organisers and other customers.
At a glance
| Year | Event | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Showbus | Premier Operator Award (sixth win) |
| 2015 | Showbus | Premier Operator Award (fifth win) |
| 2012 | Showbus | Premier Operator Award, Best Local Operator, Best Small Operator, Best post-2009 coach, Best 2000–2009 coach |
| 2011 | Showbus | Premier Operator Award, Best 2000–2009 vehicle |
| 2011 | UK Coach Awards | Coach Operator of the Year: Highly Commended. Coach Driver of the Year: runner-up (Nigel Isom) and Highly Commended (Les Edwards) |
| 2010 | Showbus | Premier Operator Award, Best Local Operator, Best 2010 Bus or Coach, Best post-1999 Plaxton, Best Millennium Coach, Best 1990s Double Decker |
| 2010 | UK Coach Awards | Coach Operator of the Year (Medium Fleet): runner-up. Coach Driver of the Year: Highly Commended (Les Edwards) |
| 2009 | Showbus | Best Local Operator, Best Small Operator, Best Millennium Coach, Best 2009 Bus or Coach, Best 1990s Double Decker |
| 2008 | Showbus | Premier Operator Award, Best Local Operator, Best Bus or Coach 2008 |
| 2008 | Bright Coach Rally | Manufacturer’s award for the best Scania coach |
| 2005 | Showbus | Best Double Decker 1980–1989 |
| 2004 | Showbus | Best Modern Vehicle |
| 2003 | UK Coach Rally | Alf Moseley Continental Challenge Cup, for the highest-placed Noge Catalan |
| 2003 | Showbus | Best Neoplan |
Showbus 2019 and 2015
At Showbus 2019, Cozys won the Premier Operator Award, the show’s top award, for the sixth time.
That followed our fifth Premier Operator Award, at Showbus 2015.
Showbus 2012
Cozys scooped three operator awards at TTC Showbus International 2012, held on Sunday 16 September at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridge.
For the fourth time Cozys won the Premier Operator Award, along with Best Local Operator and Best Small Operator. Separate awards were also won for the best post-2009 coach and the best 2000–2009 coach.
For more information, visit showbus.com.
Showbus 2011
After many hours of hard work by the team, four very shiny coaches set off from Letchworth for the short drive to Duxford for this year’s Showbus. There was just enough time for some final preparation before the judging started.
All the hard work paid off, with awards for the Best 2000–2009 vehicle and the Premier Operator Award for the second year running.
UK Coach Awards 2011
Over 60 individuals, companies and organisations across the UK coach and coach tourism industry were recognised for their excellence and good practice at the Belmont International UK Coach Awards, held on Thursday 7 April 2011 at Manchester’s Piccadilly Hotel.
Cozys was shortlisted for Coach Operator of the Year, and two of our drivers were shortlisted for Coach Driver of the Year.
Customer nominations were sought from group organisers and other industry clients, and nominated operators were invited to submit further information to the judges. The judging also included ‘mystery shopping’ to test each operator’s commitment to customer service.
Cozys was Highly Commended by the judges.
Nigel has over 20 years’ experience of coach driving, the last nine of them with Cozys. His customer service skills and attention to detail are much in demand from customers, and his experience is appreciated by the office staff and other drivers, especially when planning London trips.
The judges were impressed by the letters of commendation, especially one about an incident on the M6 when a brick was dropped from a bridge as Nigel’s coach passed beneath. His calm and considered response avoided damage and injury, and impressed the organiser so much that Nigel was requested for their next trip.
Les has held a PCV licence for 20 years and joined Cozys two years ago. This is the second year in a row he has reached the final stages of the competition.
He brings experience and a willingness to help, supporting younger drivers, suggesting tours and itineraries, and building a ‘fan club’ of Cozys customers who want to know which tour he’s on next so they can book it.
Customers who contacted the UK Coach Awards agreed: “He has a sense of humour and loves his job,” said one. “It’s a pleasure to travel with him,” said another.
The Coach Driver of the Year award goes to the driver who has best demonstrated excellent performance from the customer’s perspective: friendly, helpful, conscientious and mindful of passengers’ comfort and well-being.
Showbus 2010
Cozys improved on the previous year’s success by scooping six awards at EFE Showbus 2010, held on Sunday 26 September at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridge, competing against more than 500 entrants from across the UK and Ireland.
UK Coach Awards 2010
Over 70 companies and organisations across the UK coach and coach tourism industry were recognised at the Belmont International UK Coach Awards, held on Wednesday 28 April 2010 at Manchester’s Midland Hotel. The prizewinners were nominated by group travel organisers and other customers from around the country.
Cozys was nominated by its customers for Coach Operator of the Year (Medium Fleet), and our driver Les Edwards for Coach Driver of the Year. Cozys was runner-up in the operator award, and Les was Highly Commended.
Further details are on the UK Coach Awards website.
2003 to 2009
Voted Best Local Operator for the second year in a row, plus Best Small Operator, Best Millennium Coach, Best 2009 Bus or Coach and Best 1990s Double Decker.
Winner of Best Local Operator, Premier Operator and Best Bus or Coach 2008 at the Exclusive First Editions International Showbus 2008.
The manufacturer’s award for the best Scania coach.
Winner of Best Double Decker 1980–1989 at the Exclusive First Editions International Showbus 2005.
Winner of Best Modern Vehicle at the Exclusive First Editions International Showbus 2004.
Winner of the Alf Moseley Continental Challenge Cup, for the highest-placed Noge Catalan.
Winner of Best Neoplan at the Exclusive First Editions International Showbus 2003. Our award-winning coach is pictured with Mr Powell and the founder of Neoplan, Dr Konrad Auwärter.
Travel with an award-winning operator
From school runs to corporate events and group holidays, our award-winning coaches and drivers are ready to help.
Cozy Travel Ltd
6 Gateshead Close
Sunderland Road
Sandy
BEDS
SG19 1RS
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