America awaits Liz Burgess after she was named salesperson of the year at Newsquest (Oxfordshire), publisher of the Oxford Mail.

Liz, who is a sales representative for the company's Limited Edition magazine, won a holiday to the United States for herself and a guest.

Hollywood, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon are on the itinerary. All Liz has to do is choose the dates of the flights.

Group advertising manager Shane Hodgson said her contribution had been outstanding. She said: "This was a tremendous achievement.

"Competition was very keen. Liz fully deserves her trip to the States."

Managing director Shamus Donald added: "Liz is part of a great advertising team, so becoming sales executive of the year is a very special achievement."