Awards of Excellence
Actress & Activist
The Five Star Award of Excellence
Step into the summit of global prestige with the Five Star Award of Excellence by Luxe Living, the definitive seal of achievement in luxury. Reserved only for those who redefine the industry, this honor distinguishes true pioneers from participants.
Spanning eight pillars of refinement including dining, travel, residences, yachts, vehicles, experiences, toys and joys, and fashion, the award celebrates visionaries who shape the future of luxury. To receive it is to join a legacy of trailblazers whose artistry and influence elevate industries.
Bestowed by Luxe Living Media, a global authority in curating excellence, the Five Star Award of Excellence stands as a symbol of innovation, mastery, and timeless prestige. It is more than recognition, it is entry into an elite circle where brands, creators, and leaders become benchmarks of luxury.
Actress & Activist
The Five Star Award of Excellence
Step into the summit of global prestige with the Five Star Award of Excellence by Luxe Living, the definitive seal of achievement in luxury. Reserved only for those who redefine the industry, this honor distinguishes true pioneers from participants.
Spanning eight pillars of refinement including dining, travel, residences, yachts, vehicles, experiences, toys and joys, and fashion, the award celebrates visionaries who shape the future of luxury. To receive it is to join a legacy of trailblazers whose artistry and influence elevate industries.
Bestowed by Luxe Living Media, a global authority in curating excellence, the Five Star Award of Excellence stands as a symbol of innovation, mastery, and timeless prestige. It is more than recognition, it is entry into an elite circle where brands, creators, and leaders become benchmarks of luxury.
Chef Nobu
Global
Nobu Matsuhisa has been honored with the Luxe Living Five-Star Award of Excellence, a recognition reserved for true icons of luxury and innovation. As a global leader in fine dining and hospitality, Nobu is celebrated for its groundbreaking fusion of traditional Japanese techniques with bold, international flavors, creating a culinary experience unlike any other. Beyond its world-renowned restaurants, Nobu has expanded its vision into luxury hotels and lifestyle experiences, embodying sophistication, artistry, and impeccable service. This award highlights Nobu’s enduring impact on the global luxury landscape and its unmatched ability to set new standards in taste and lifestyle around the world.
Chef Nobu
Global
Nobu Matsuhisa has been honored with the Luxe Living Five-Star Award of Excellence, a recognition reserved for true icons of luxury and innovation. As a global leader in fine dining and hospitality, Nobu is celebrated for its groundbreaking fusion of traditional Japanese techniques with bold, international flavors, creating a culinary experience unlike any other. Beyond its world-renowned restaurants, Nobu has expanded its vision into luxury hotels and lifestyle experiences, embodying sophistication, artistry, and impeccable service. This award highlights Nobu’s enduring impact on the global luxury landscape and its unmatched ability to set new standards in taste and lifestyle around the world.
The Ritz
London, UK
The Ritz London stands as an enduring icon of timeless elegance and unparalleled luxury, renowned for its storied history and impeccable service. Located in the heart of Mayfair, this legendary hotel offers opulent rooms and suites adorned with classic British decor, alongside world-class dining and a prestigious Afternoon Tea experience. Favored by royalty, celebrities, and discerning travelers worldwide, the Ritz continues to redefine luxury hospitality through its commitment to tradition, excellence, and exceptional guest experiences. Honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence, the Ritz London remains a symbol of quintessential opulence and refined sophistication.
The Ritz
London, UK
The Ritz London stands as an enduring icon of timeless elegance and unparalleled luxury, renowned for its storied history and impeccable service. Located in the heart of Mayfair, this legendary hotel offers opulent rooms and suites adorned with classic British decor, alongside world-class dining and a prestigious Afternoon Tea experience. Favored by royalty, celebrities, and discerning travelers worldwide, the Ritz continues to redefine luxury hospitality through its commitment to tradition, excellence, and exceptional guest experiences. Honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence, the Ritz London remains a symbol of quintessential opulence and refined sophistication.
Nicolai Bergmann
Global
Nicolai Bergmann is a visionary in the world of luxury floral design, renowned for his innovative and sophisticated arrangements that transform spaces into living works of art. With boutique flower shops across the world and collaborations with leading brands, Bergmann has established a global presence in the world of luxury floristry. His expertise has graced royal weddings and high-profile events. Honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence, Nicolai Bergmann continues to set new standards in elegance and creativity, elevating floral design to an extraordinary art form.
Nicolai Bergmann
Global
“Nicolai Bergmann is a visionary in the world of luxury floral design, renowned for his innovative and sophisticated arrangements that transform spaces into living works of art. With boutique flower shops across the world and collaborations with leading brands, Bergmann has established a global presence in the world of luxury floristry. His expertise has graced royal weddings and high-profile events. Honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence, Nicolai Bergmann continues to set new standards in elegance and creativity, elevating floral design to an extraordinary art form.
Cotswold Distillery
Cotswold, UK
Cotswold Distillery exemplifies artisanal luxury, renowned for its handcrafted spirits crafted in the heart of the picturesque Cotswold. Using locally sourced botanicals and pristine water, each bottle captures the region’s natural beauty and heritage. Their award-winning gins and whiskies are highly prized among connoisseurs, offering a truly exclusive taste of craftsmanship. Recognized with the 2025 Award of Excellence, Cotswold Distillery stands as a beacon of luxury and artistry in the world of fine spirits.
Cotswold Distillery
Cotswold, UK
Cotswold Distillery exemplifies artisanal luxury, renowned for its handcrafted spirits crafted in the heart of the picturesque Cotswold. Using locally sourced botanicals and pristine water, each bottle captures the region’s natural beauty and heritage. Their award-winning gins and whiskies are highly prized among connoisseurs, offering a truly exclusive taste of craftsmanship. Recognized with the 2025 Award of Excellence, Cotswold Distillery stands as a beacon of luxury and artistry in the world of fine spirits.
Formel B Restaurant
Copenhagen, Denmark
Formel B is a Michelin-starred culinary gem celebrated for its innovative, modern cuisine and sophisticated seasonal menus. Chef Jean-Marc Boquiren offers an exclusive dining experience that seamlessly combines artistry, flavor, and refinement. With its curated selection of fine wines and Champagne, Formel B elevates haute cuisine
to new heights. Favored by the global high society Formel B continues to set new standards in luxury dining. Honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence, Formel B stands as a true icon of luxury gastronomy and refined indulgence.
Formel B
Copenhagen, Denmark
Formel B is a Michelin-starred culinary gem celebrated for its innovative, modern cuisine and sophisticated seasonal menus. Chef Jean-Marc Boquiren offers an exclusive dining experience that seamlessly combines artistry, flavor, and refinement. With its curated selection of fine wines and Champagne, Formel B elevates haute cuisine
to new heights. Favored by the global high society Formel B continues to set new standards in luxury dining. Honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence, Formel B stands as a true icon of luxury gastronomy and refined indulgence.
O’Neill Horse Racing
Cheltenham, UK
O’Neill Racing has distinguished itself as a premier horse racing training facility in the UK, combining high-performance training with exceptional service and exclusivity. Renowned for developing top-tier racehorses and supporting elite jockeys, O’Neill Racing offers a truly elite and bespoke experience for racing enthusiasts. Their unwavering commitment to excellence has earned them the 2025 Award of Excellence, establishing their status as a leader in luxury equestrian experiences.
O’Neill Horse Racing
Oslo Norway
O’Neill Racing has distinguished itself as a premier horse racing training facility in the UK, combining high-performance training with exceptional service and exclusivity. Renowned for developing top-tier racehorses and supporting elite jockeys, O’Neill Racing offers a truly elite and bespoke experience for racing enthusiasts. Their unwavering commitment to excellence has earned them the 2025 Award of Excellence, establishing their status as a leader in luxury equestrian experiences.
Crystal Cruise Lines
Global
Crystal Cruises has once again set the gold standard in luxury travel with its unwavering commitment to excellence. Recognized as an industry game-changer, Crystal offers an unparalleled voyage experience characterized by exquisite service, sophisticated amenities, and personalized touches that redefine ocean travel. As a winner of the 2025 Award of Excellence, Crystal Cruises exemplifies the pinnacle of luxury living on the high seas, elevating every journey into an unforgettable escape.
Crystal Cruise Lines:
Global
“Crystal Cruises has once again set the gold standard in luxury travel with its unwavering commitment to excellence. Recognized as an industry game-changer, Crystal offers an unparalleled voyage experience characterized by exquisite service, sophisticated amenities, and personalized touches that redefine ocean travel. As a winner of the 2025 Award of Excellence, Crystal Cruises exemplifies the pinnacle of luxury living on the high seas, elevating every journey into an unforgettable escape.”
Grand Hotel Oslo
Oslo, Norway
“The Grand Hotel Oslo has long been a symbol of timeless luxury and impeccable service, standing as a beacon of elegance in Scandinavia. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, historic
charm, and world-class amenities, it offers an elevated experience that seamlessly blends tradition with modern sophistication. As a proud recipient of the 2025 Award of Excellence, the Grand Hotel Oslo continues to redefine luxury living, providing an unparalleled sanctuary for discerning travelers seeking the very best in hospitality.”
Grand Hotel Oslo
Oslo, Norway
The Grand Hotel Oslo has long been a symbol of timeless luxury and impeccable service, standing as a beacon of elegance in Scandinavia. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, historic
charm, and world-class amenities, it offers an elevated experience that seamlessly blends tradition with modern sophistication. As a proud recipient of the 2025 Award of Excellence, the Grand Hotel Oslo continues to redefine luxury living, providing an unparalleled sanctuary for discerning travelers seeking the very best in hospitality.
Ellenborough Park
Gloucestershire, UK
Ellenborough Park in Gloucestershire is a quintessential example of historic luxury, blending centuries-old grandeur with modern elegance. Set on 90 acres of stunning countryside, this award-winning hotel offers opulent rooms, Michelin-caliber dining, and bespoke experiences such as private garden tours and spa treatments. Known for its impeccable service, refined atmosphere, and exclusive privacy, Ellenborough Park has earned the 2025 Award of Excellence as a true leader in the world of luxury hospitality — a sanctuary for discerning travelers seeking timeless elegance and exceptional quality.
Hubert Gesser
Global
Hubert Gesser is a renowned jewelry designer celebrated for his innovative and luxurious creations that seamlessly blend exceptional craftsmanship with exquisite artistry. His work, known for its exclusivity and timeless elegance, is sought after by discerning collectors and fashion connoisseurs worldwide. He has achieved an international reputation for redefining high-end jewelry. As a recipient of the 2025 Award of Excellence, he exemplifies the pinnacle creative brilliance in the world of luxury jewelry.
DS Luxury
Chicago - Miami - Dubai
Power, prestige, and pure exhilaration, DS Luxury takes exclusivity to the next level, delivering seamless access to iconic vehicles and bespoke experiences that set the gold standard for luxury living in Chicago, Miami and Dubai. A passionate commitment to opulence, delivering legendary cars and unforgettable moments for those who expect nothing but the best. Their membership privileges make these one of a one of a kind experiences accessible to many who thought they were not there yet. Their world class fleet and concise level service makes every member feel like royalty the moment they reserve.
Hubert Gesser
Hubert Gesser is a renowned jewelry designer celebrated for his innovative and luxurious creations that seamlessly blend exceptional craftsmanship with exquisite artistry. His work, known for its exclusivity and timeless elegance, is sought after by discerning collectors and fashion connoisseurs worldwide. He has achieved an international reputation for redefining high-end jewelry. As a recipient of the 2025 Award of Excellence, he exemplifies the pinnacle creative brilliance in the world of luxury jewelry.
Ellenborough Park
Ellenborough Park in Gloucestershire is a quintessential example of historic luxury, blending centuries-old grandeur with modern elegance. Set on 90 acres of stunning countryside, this award-winning hotel offers opulent rooms, Michelin-caliber dining, and bespoke experiences such as private garden tours and spa treatments. Known for its impeccable service, refined atmosphere, and exclusive privacy, Ellenborough Park has earned the 2025 Award of Excellence as a true leader in the world of luxury hospitality — a sanctuary for discerning travelers seeking timeless elegance and exceptional quality.
DS Luxury
Chicago - Miami - Dubai
Power, prestige, and pure exhilaration, DS Luxury takes exclusivity to the next level, delivering seamless access to iconic vehicles and bespoke experiences that set the gold standard for luxury living in Chicago, Miami and Dubai. A passionate commitment to opulence, delivering legendary cars and unforgettable moments for those who expect nothing but the best. Their membership privileges make these one of a one of a kind experiences accessible to many who thought they were not there yet. Their world class fleet and concise level service makes every member feel like royalty the moment they reserve.