After months of anticipation, the final shortlist for this year’s Springboard Awards for Excellence, in partnership with Smart Group, has been revealed and tickets for the prestigious event are now on sale!
The Springboard Awards for Excellence are an annual celebration of hospitality’s finest individuals and businesses, recognising and rewarding their hard work, innovation and dedication to the industry across sixteen categories.
Some of the biggest names in hospitality, including The Ivy Collection, Raddison Hotel Group and Hawksmoor have been shortlisted for a springboard award for excellence in recognition of their outstanding work developing their talent and promoting the industry last year.
Springboard welcomes guests to be in the room and share the experience with some of the key players within the hospitality industry on Thursday 7th March from 7pm, as we celebrate their achievements.
This year’s event will be held in person and is to taking place at the breath-taking Illuminate venue within the Science Museum. Illuminate is set across two floors and offers panoramic views of London. We are delighted to be holding the event in this exquisite venue.
Chris Gamm, CEO of Springboard said: “We can’t wait to get everybody together in person again to enjoy a big celebration. After the past couple of years, we deserve it! It will be great to network face to face and take some time out to truly appreciate the efforts of the industry
Why not reward your team or clients by treating them to a night out and a delicious meal on this special occasion for the hospitality industry? The evening will offer networking opportunities and, of course, the chance to have fun whilst celebrating the resilience and regrowth of the industry we all love!
Tickets to the awards cost £200 each or £1,900 for a table of 10. You can reserve your tickets/ tables for Thursday 7th April 2022 at The Science Museum via the Springboard website: https://springboard.uk.net/awards
The Final Shortlist
| Ambassador of the Year Catrina Pengelley – The Nerdy Hotelier Florence Alloing – Georgian House Hotel Graham Mitchell – The Newmachar Hotel Michael Taylor – Sodexo Sponsored by BaxterStorey | Best Kickstart Employer Compass Group D&D London Sodexo The Ivy Collection Sponsored by Harri |
| Best Apprenticeship Strategy Compass Group Greene King Home Grown Hotels Mitchells & Butlers Sponsored by HIT Training | Best Education & Industry Partnership Award Galvin at Windows Royal Lancaster London The Grand, Brighton University of Wales, St. Trinity David Sponsored by Sodexo |
| Disability Confident Award Artizan International Hotel Brooklyn Leeds Marriott Hotel Sodexo D&I Team | Career Development Initiative Iconic Luxury Hotels Philema Hospitality Management The Ivy Collection The QHotels Collection Sponsored by Diageo |
| Best Employer Cycas Hospitality Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane Home Grown Hotels & Lime Wood Group Luxury Family Hotels Sponsored American Express | Best Practice Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Integration Exclusive Collection Hawksmoor Rare Restaurants |
| Best Recruitment Initiative D&D London Mitchells & Butlers Radisson Hotel Group Tom Kerridge Sponsored by Hand Picked Hotels | Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award Bartlett & Mitchell Be Inclusive Hospitality CIC Hilton London Metropole Hotel Brookyln Sponsored by CH&Co |
| Business Innovation Balmer Lawn Hotel HRH Group Northcote Umbel Restaurant Group Sponsored by 5 Hertford Street | Community Engagement Award Brigade Bar & Kitchen Sea Containers London The Grand, Brighton The Winnock Hotel |
| Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year Award Celebrating those who have completed a Springboard Employability Programme and, in so doing, have overcome challenges which may have prevented them from finding employment. The winner will receive a Career Development scholarship to support them in the next stage of their career or personal development. | The Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award Celebrating the individual, organisation or partnership that most successfully demonstrates the overall contribution towards achieving Springboard’s aims over the last 12 months. The Springboard team will nominate the recipient of this award, therefore no entries are required. Sponsored by Bidfood |
Published: 3rd February 2022
Last edited: 6th April 2022