The awards aim to celebrate and reward inspiring people, organisations and initiatives across the hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors.
This year’s event will take place at the Novotel London West on Thursday 24th November 2016, tickets are available here.
The shortlist is:
Category 1 – Promoting Careers
The Springboard Ambassador’s Award sponsored by Bestway
Individual:
- Katie Carstairs (Old Course Hotel)
- Michael Taylor (Sodexo)
- Lynn Parker (Gather & Gather)
- Natalie Davies (Inspired Youth)
- Gareth Billington (Sodexo)
Group:
- Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
- Inspired Youth/Premier Inn
- Gather & Gather
Best Regional Initiative Award sponsored by Bibendum
- The Glasgow Marriott
- Inspired Youth
- Sodexo
The Education and Industry Partnership Award sponsored by Serviceline
- PPHE Hotel Group
- QHotels
- Chewton Glen
Category 2 – Attracting and Developing People
Best Work Experience Provider Award sponsored by James Hallam
- Premier Inn Euston
- The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
- Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
- Harrison Catering Services Ltd
Best Use of Digital Media Award sponsored by drp
- QHotels
- Rocco Forte Hotels
- Stonegate Pub Company
Best Recruitment Initiative Award sponsored by Caterer.com
- QHotels
- Concord Hotels
- The London Cocktail Club
The Young People Award sponsored by American Express
- Inspired Youth
- PPHE Hotel Group
- University College Birmingham
Best Chef Development Strategy sponsored by Gram
- Elior UK
- Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
- Sodexo
The Best Housekeeping Team Initiative Award sponsored by Bonasystems
- To be announced
Best Management Development Strategy
- To be announced
Best Food and Beverage Strategy sponsored by Handpicked Hotels
- Firmdale Hotels PLC
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
- Lexington Catering
Category 3 – Best Employment Practice
The Best Apprenticeship Strategy sponsored by Lifetime Training
- Compass Group
- Greene King
- Stonegate Pub Company
Best Career Progression Award
- To be announced
The Retention Award sponsored by CH & Co Group
- BaxterStorey
- Byron Hamburgers
The Community Engagement Award sponsored by Diageo
Best Employer Award sponsored by Learning Curve Group
- PPHE Hotel Group
- Stonegate Pub Company
- The Peach Pub Company Ltd
Chris Beaumont Special Award sponsored by Bidvest Foodservice:
- Announced on the night
Fiona Colley Award:
- Announced on the night
The Chairman’s Award
- Announced on the night