Accor UK & Ireland Hotels went home the big winners of the night walking away with 3 awards, and commenting: “We are extremely proud to have won these awards which stand for the growth of the industry which are the people.”
Oakman Inns & Restaurants, PPHE and Red Carnation all also received 2 awards as the hospitality industry turned out in force at Chelsea Football Club on the 9th February to see who had been crowned the winners at this year’s glittering awards ceremony.
“What a fantastic night of celebration to reward people, organisations and projects that work to raise the profile of the hospitality sector and to attract and retain talent to this great industry.’’ commented Anne Pierce, CEO, Springboard
The Winners
The Springboard Ambassador Award
Winner: Sarah Walsh (Red Carnation Hotels)
Best Regional Initiative Award – sponsored by Bibendum
Winner: Accor UK & Ireland Hotels
The Education Pipeline Award – sponsored by Service Line
Winner: InterContinental London Park Lane
Best Work Experience Provider Award – sponsored by James Hallam
Winner: PPHE Hotel Group
Best Use of Digital Media Award – sponsored by drp
Winner: Delaware North
Best Recruitment Initiative Award – sponsored by Caterer.com
Winner: The Brookwood Partnership
The Young People Award – sponsored by American Express
Winner: Accor UK & Ireland Hotels
Best Housekeeping Strategy – sponsored by Bonasystems
Winner: Oakman Inns and Restaurants
Best Chef Development Strategy – sponsored by Gram UK
Winner: Lexington Catering
Best Management Development Strategy – sponsored by Lifetime Training
Winner: Red Carnation Hotels
Best Food & Beverage Development Strategy – sponsored by Handpicked Hotels
Winner: Edwardian Group, London
Diversity In Employment Award
Winner: Accor UK & Ireland Hotels
Best Career Progression Award – sponsored by Zenith Hygiene
Winner: PPHE Hotel Group
The Retention Award
Winner: Boodles
The Corporate Responsibility Award – sponsored by Powerful Allies
Winner: River Cottage Chefs’ School
Best Employer Award – Collins King & Associates
Winner: Oakman Inns & Restaurants
The very special Chris Beaumont Special Award – sponsored by Bidvest 3663
Alastair Storey, BaxterStorey
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