The results from the annual awards party survey are in. We were asked to leave the survey open for as long as possible but as people are now asking about the results and how we are going to act upon them we decided it is time to share the results.
It is not a massive sample I’m afraid, and it is clear from the data that some people repeated the survey several times to emphasise their point, which is a shame.
Anyway, here we go!
Age groups of our respondents
An overwhelming vote in favour of some sort of party
A strong majority in favour of a party at the end of the season
A majority would like food at a table
Most respondents want an evening party
A vote for the party to be at a course, with Barnsdale Lodge in second place. 18 votes for the party to remain where it is.
A narrow win for black tie, with smart casual close behind.
People are clearly prepared to pay for a good party
The majority want a black tie party, but a significant number would prefer a more casual affair.
There are some interesting contradictions among these results. For example, it seems that people want an evening party, in black tie, at a Point-to-Point course somewhere – which would make a lot of work. A marquee would need to be sited on flat ground which would limit the choice of venues. It also seem as though there is a sizeable group who would happily opt for something more casual, perhaps immediately after a days’s racing at the end of the season.
I hope that these results prompt a discussion about the format for next year’s party. Feel free to leave a comment but remember to be polite and respectful.