Behing the glitter and the glitz of Torbay's Tourism Oscars was the other G word - Graft.

When Genius is described as one% inspiration and 99% perspiration, the Torquay Lyons family "team" have proved the dynamism.

Dad Phil, mum Jackie and daughter Michelle carried off the premier Crystal Palm Award, for all round business performance in the ritsy Riviera International Centre English Riviera Quality Awards. The presentation was attended by over 200 people and hosted by the famous BBC personality Judy Spiers.

"We are elated" said Phil. Behind their modesty is a stunning record of achievement that even their Bank Manager would endorse!