The 50 shortlisted restaurant companies and individuals competing to win the coveted Springboard Award for Excellence 2024 on April 11 have been announced.
Springboard was delighted to receive nearly 200 submissions and nominations this year, a record number for its annual hospitality awards, presented in partnership with main sponsor IHG.
A panel of industry experts and a Springboard ambassador praised the exceptionally high standard of entries received in 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 London’s Mayfair on 11 April and will be hosted by renowned comedian Simon Brodkin – following his latest comedy tour and recent television appearance at The Royal Variety. Presentation.
The awards recognize and celebrate UK and Irish hospitality superstars and those who have gone above and beyond to grow their organisation, look after people and champion the industry.
Chris Gamm, CEO of Springboard, said: “Being nominated for a special Springboard award is a sign of hospitality. The awards are a great opportunity to come together and thank our best companies and people by showcasing their achievements and extremely talented employees. The awards have grown once again, and the stunning InterContinental Park Lane offers us all the perfect setting to gather, raise a glass and celebrate our incredible industry.
Tables and tickets are now available to purchase to attend the event at: springboard.uk.net/events/springboard-awards-for-excellence-2024/
SPRINGBOARD AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2024 SHORTLIST:
Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year Award
Alistair Kemley
Kierra Smith
Natasha Elston
Sophie Pace-Balzan
Best Recruitment Initiative Award – Sponsored by Caterer.com
Green King
Hilton
Liberation Pub Group
Providence hotels
Z Hotels
Best Apprenticeship Strategy Award – Sponsored by HIT Training
CH&CO
Green King
JKS Restaurants
Mitchells & Butlers
The Vineyard Hotel, Newbury
Simon Rogan’s Umbel restaurant group, Academy
Employee Engagement Award – Sponsored by Boyes Turner
CH&CO
Dalat Hotel Group
Eden Hotel Collection
Elior
Rare restaurants
The best educational program award
CH&CO
Hotels Dakota
Leonardo hotels
Rare restaurants
Sodexo Live!
Career Development Initiative Award – Sponsored by Diageo
Accor
Create hotels
IHG Hotels and Resorts
Rare restaurants
RBH Hospitality Management
Best use of technology award – sponsored by Mapal
Northern Delaware
Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
The elms
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
Aurora Foxes
Craig Prentice, mother
DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel
Sodexo
Disability Champion Award – sponsored by Sodexo
Cardiff Council
Green King
Gusto restaurants
Hilton
Pan Pacific London
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award – sponsored by CH&CO
Brewery and kitchen
Elior
Rare restaurants
Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
Valor hospitality
Best Education and Industry Partnership Award
Aloft Birmingham Eastside & The Eastside Rooms
Hilton
Sodexo
Vineyard Group
Simon Rogan’s Umbel restaurant group, Academy
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, Anchor Pub, Digbeth
Kyle Basnett, Gusto Restaurants
Michael Taylor, Sodexo
Best Employer Award – Sponsored by Coca-Cola
5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s
Eden Hotel Collection
Handpicked hotels
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch
Permanently unique
Belfry Hotel & Resort
Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award – sponsored by Bidfood
The winner will be announced in the evening
