"Industry professionals recognise many of the achievements Avril has made."
Avril is widely respsected in her industry for her business achievements, knowledge and expertise. On a personal level Avril has raised thousands of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support and continues to support this worthy cause.
| Year | Award / Recognition / Milestone |
| 1995 | Hampshire Business Woman of the Year |
| 2003 | Founds the Wessex Women's Network (networking for women in business) |
| 2006 | Shine Woman of the Year (for a woman in hospitality, leisure, tourism and travel) |
| 2007 | Honoree of Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World (awards held in South Africa) |
| 2007 | Becomes Judge for the Everywoman Awards |
| 2008 | Appointed MBE for services to hospitality and charity work |
| 2011 | Voted one of the 100 most influential women in hospitality, leisure, tourism and travel |
| 2013 | Avril's hotel, the Cloud Hotel is upgraded to AA 3 Star |
| 2013 | The Cloud Hotel receives Highly Commended in the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence Awards |
| 2013 | Becomes Tourism South East panel member |
| 2014 | Avril nominated and through to semi-finals for "Inspirational Woman" award for the Venus Awards |
| 2016 | INSPIRATIONAL AWARD 2016 Winner, the Variety Catherine Awards |
