Springboard announces Awards for Excellence 2022 shortlist

Springboard UK has announced the shortlist for its Awards for Excellence 2022, an annual celebration of individuals and businesses and their dedication to developing talent and championing the hospitality industry.

More than 40 restaurant, hotel, pub, bar, and catering businesses have been shortlisted across 14 categories, recognising employee health and wellbeing and career development initiatives to community engagement and business innovation.

This year’s awards ceremony will be held in person at the Science Museum in London on 7 April.

Springboard chief executive, Chris Gamm, said: “After having to host last year’s awards virtually, it’s going to be wonderful to finally bring everyone together in person again and celebrate these stars of the hospitality industry face-to-face.

“Our industry has gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic to support their communities and employees, bring in new talent, and succeed despite the odds. We’ve got a fitting ceremony at the capital’s landmark Science Museum to celebrate the shortlist and reveal the winners.”

The awards, in partnership with the Smart Group, will take place from 7-12pm. For more information or to buy tickets visit springboard.uk.net/awards/

The shortlist Ambassador of the Year – sponsored by BaxterStorey

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  Catrina Pengelley, the Nerdy Hotelier

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  Florence Alloing, Georgian House hotel, London

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  Graham Mitchell, Newmachar hotel, Aberdeen

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  Michael Taylor, Sodexo

Best Apprenticeship Strategy - sponsored by HIT Training

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  Compass Group

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  Greene King

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  Home Grown Hotels

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  Mitchells & Butlers

Best Education and Industry Partnership Award - sponsored by Sodexo

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  Galvin at Windows, London

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  Royal Lancaster London

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  The Grand, Brighton

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  University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Disability Confident Award

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  Artizan International

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  Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester

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  Leeds Marriott hotel

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  Sodexo D&I team

Career Development Initiative - sponsored by Diageo

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  Iconic Luxury Hotels

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  Philema Hospitality Management

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  The Ivy Collection

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  The QHotels Collection

Best Employer - sponsored by American Express

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  Cycas Hospitality

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  Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

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  Home Grown Hotels and Lime Wood Group

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  Luxury Family Hotels

Best Practice Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Integration

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  Exclusive Collection

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  Hawksmoor

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  Rare Restaurants

Best Kickstart Employer - sponsored by Harri

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  Compass Group

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  D&D London

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  Sodexo

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  The Ivy Collection

Best Recruitment Initiative - sponsored by Hand Picked Hotels

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  D&D London

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  Mitchells & Butlers

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  Radisson Hotel Group

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  Tom Kerridge

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award - sponsored by CH&Co

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  Bartlett Mitchell

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  Be Inclusive Hospitality

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  Hilton London Metropole

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  Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester

Best Talent Onboarding - sponsored by Mapal

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  Argyll Holidays

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  Gaucho and M Restaurants

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  Radisson Hotel Group

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  Royal Lancaster London

Employee Health & Wellbeing - sponsored by Pladis

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  Bartlett Mitchell

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  Eden Hotel Collection

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  Gaucho and M Restaurants

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  RBH Hospitality Management

Business Innovation - sponsored by 5 Hertford Street

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  Balmer Lawn hotel, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

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  HRH Group

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  Northcote, Langho, Lancashire

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  Umbel Restaurant Group

Community Engagement Award

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  Brigade Bar & Kitchen, London

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  Sea Containers London

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  The Grand, Brighton

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  The Winnock hotel, Drymen, Loch Lomond

Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year Award Shortlist announced on the night

Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award – sponsored by Bidfood Winner announced on the night