25.01.2017 Young British Talent by The Independent Recognised by The Independent Newspaper "Young British Talent" as the best within his class
25.01.2017 30 Young Achievers Under 30 Michael awarded "Acorn Award" one of 30 young achievers under 30
25.01.2017 Gidleigh Park Receives 5 AA Rosettes Gidleigh Park awarded 5 out of 5 AA Rosettes for "outstanding cuisine"
25.01.2017 Young Achievers at Buckingham Palace Attended a reception with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace for "young achievers"
25.01.2017 Condé Nast Traveller Magazine Gold List Gidleigh Park rated third best Hotel/Restaurant in the world by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine Gold List