The 50 shortlisted hospitality businesses and individuals competing to win a coveted Springboard Award for Excellence 2024 on 11 April, has been announced.

Springboard was delighted to receive nearly 200 entries and nominations this year, a record number for its annual hospitality awards, which are delivered in partnership with headline sponsor IHG.

The judging panel of industry experts and Springboard Ambassadors praised the exceptionally high standard of entries received across all categories this year, including two new awards for Best Use of Technology and Talent Development Team of the Year.

The awards ceremony will take place at the prestigious InterContinental Park Lane, in the heart of Mayfair, London on 11 April and will be hosted by renowned comedian Simon Brodkin – off the back of his latest comedy tour, and recent TV appearance on The Royal Variety Performance.

The awards recognise and celebrate the UK and Ireland’s hospitality superstars, and those that have gone above and beyond to grow their organisation, look after their people and champion the industry.

Chris Gamm, chief executive of Springboard, said: ‘To be shortlisted for a Springboard Award for Excellence is a mark of hospitality brilliance. The awards are a fantastic opportunity to come together and commend our top businesses and people, showcasing their successes and hugely talented workforces. Yet again, the awards have grown, and the stunning InterContinental Park Lane is the perfect setting for us all to gather, raise a glass and celebrate our incredible industry.’

Tables and tickets are now available to purchase to attend the event HERE.

THE SPRINGBOARD AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2024 SHORTLIST:

Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year Award – sponsored by Savoy Educational Trust

Alistair Kemley

Kierra Smith

Natasha Elston

Sophie Pace-Balzan

Best Recruitment Initiative Award – sponsored by Caterer.com

Greene King

Hilton

Liberation Pub Group

Providence Hotels

Z Hotels

Best Apprenticeship Strategy Award – sponsored by HIT Training

CH&CO

Greene King

JKS Restaurants

Mitchells & Butlers

The Vineyard Hotel, Newbury

Academy by Simon Rogan

Employee Engagement Award – sponsored by Boyes Turner

CH&CO

Dalata Hotel Group

Eden Hotel Collection

Elior

RARE Restaurants

Best Training Programme Award – sponsored by Blastness

CH&CO

Dakota Hotels

Leonardo Hotels

RARE Restaurants

Sodexo Live!

Career Development Initiative Award – sponsored by Diageo

Accor

Crerar Hotels

IHG Hotels and Resorts

RARE Restaurants

RBH Hospitality Management

Best Use of Technology Award – sponsored by MAPAL Group

Delaware North

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

The Elms

The Lowry

Talent Development Team of the Year Award – sponsored by Hospitality Jobs UK

5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s

Raffles Hotel

Z Hotels

Employee Health and Wellbeing Award – sponsored by Hand Picked Hotels

Dishoom

Eden Hotel Collection

RARE Restaurants

Valor Hospitality

Community Engagement Award – sponsored by 5 Hertford Street & Oswald’s

Aurora Foxes

Craig Prentice, mum

DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel

Sodexo

Disability Champion Award – sponsored by Sodexo

Cardiff Council

Greene King

Gusto Restaurants

Hilton

Pan Pacific London

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award – sponsored by CH&CO

Brewhouse & Kitchen

Elior

RARE Restaurants

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Valor Hospitality

Best Education and Industry Partnership Award – sponsored by San Carlo

Aloft Birmingham Eastside & The Eastside Rooms

Hilton

Sodexo

The Vineyard Group

Academy by Simon Rogan

Sustainable Business Award – sponsored by Franke Coffee Systems

Apex Hotels

Hilton

Leonardo Hotels

Sodexo

Wilson Vale

Springboard Ambassador of the Year – sponsored by BaxterStorey

Ian Higgins, The Ivy Collection

Julian Rose-Gibbs, The Anchor Pub, Digbeth

Kyle Basnett, Gusto Restaurants

Michael Taylor, Sodexo

Best Employer Award – sponsored by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s

Eden Hotel Collection

Hand Picked Hotels

Nobu Hotel Shoreditch

Permanently Unique

The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award – sponsored by Bidfood

Winner to be announced on the night