This year’s Awards will take place on Thursday 20th April 2023 aboard ‘Oceandiva’ – Smart Group’s newest and first revolutionary, C02 neutral event venue on the River Thames.
Broadcaster and journalist Gordon Smart, presenter on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, will be the host for this year’s awards.
Tables and tickets are now available to purchase to attend this prestigious event, which is a great opportunity to network and socialise, enjoy great food and celebrate the hospitality industry.
Don’t miss out and reserve your place today!
Scroll down to view this years shortlist…
We are delighted to announce this years shortlist…
Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year Award
supported by Braehead Foods
Jacqueline Haney
Jordan Harrison
Scott Heeps
Safiyyah Fletcher
Toby Markham
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Best Training Programme
Brewhouse and Kitchen
Eden Hotel Collection
Elior UK
Tattu
Umbel Restaurant Group
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Best Apprenticeship Strategy Award
sponsored by HIT Training
Brewhouse and Kitchen
Compass Group UK & Ireland
Greene King
Mitchells & Butlers
Sodexo
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Best Education and Industry Partnership Award
Aurora Foxes & Hilton
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Manchester Hotel Association
Millennium & Copthorne Hotel at Chelsea FC
Sodexo
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Best Recruitment Initiative
sponsored by Caterer.com
Axiom Hospitality
Accor Hotel Services
BM Caterers
Brewhouse and Kitchen
Gails Bakery
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Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award
sponsored by CH&CO
Compass Group UK & Ireland
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels at Chelsea FC
Rare Restaurants
Sodexo
The Crumbs Project
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Disability Confidence Award
sponsored by Sodexo
Brewhouse and Kitchen
Hotel Brooklyn
The Crumbs Project
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Best Talent Onboarding
sponsored by Mapal
Compass Group UK & Ireland
Dishoom
Gleneagles
Hand Picked Hotels
Rare Restaurants
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Career Development Initiative
sponsored by Diageo
Dakota Hotels
Leonardo Hotels
Philema Hospitality Management
The Athenaeum Hotel
Z Hotels
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Employee Health & Wellbeing
sponsored by Blue Badge Access Awards
Eden Hotel Collection
RBH Hospitality Management
The Hari
Valor Hospitality
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Best Retention Initiative
sponsored by Hand Picked Hotels
Dishoom
Philema Hospitality Management
Searcys
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
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Business Innovation
sponsored by Harri
BM Caterers
Dorchester Collection Academy
Marsham Court Hotel
Sodexo
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Sustainable Business Award
sponsored by Franke Coffee Systems
Apex Hotels
Hilton
Lamington Group
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Lexington Catering
Rare Restaurants
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Community Engagement
sponsored by 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s Clubs
mum
Rare Restaurants
RBH Management
Steel Hospitality
Wagamama
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Best Employer
sponsored by American Express
Brewhouse and Kitchen
Eden Hotel Collection
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
The Pineapple Club, Birmingham
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Springboard Ambassador of the Year Award
sponsored by BaxterStorey
Geoff Baird, Henderson Group
Parris Beckford, Turtle Bay
Christopher Fox, Apex Hotels
Michael Taylor, Sodexo
Jill Whittaker, HIT Training
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The Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award
sponsored by Bidfood