Springboard unveils Awards for Excellence 2024 shortlist

Industry charity Springboard has revealed the 50 shortlisted hospitality businesses and individuals for its Awards for Excellence 2024.

The ceremony will take place at the InterContinental Park Lane hotel in Mayfair, London on 11 April, hosted by comedian Simon Brodkin.

Springboard received nearly 200 entries and nominations this year, a record number for its annual hospitality awards.

Two new categories have been added this year: Best Use of Technology and Talent Development Team of the Year.

The awards celebrate individuals who have inspired fellow hospitality professionals with their resourcefulness, creativity and generosity across UK and Ireland.

Chris Gamm, chief executive of Springboard, said: “The awards are a fantastic opportunity to come together and commend our top businesses and people, showcasing their successes and hugely talented workforces.

“Yet again, the awards have grown, and the stunning InterContinental Park Lane is the perfect setting for us all to gather, raise a glass and celebrate our incredible industry.”

See below for the full shortlist of the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2024:

Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year Award Alistair Kemley Kierra Smith Natasha Elston Sophie Pace-Balzan

Best Recruitment Initiative Award Greene King Hilton Liberation Pub Group Providence Hotels Z Hotels

Best Apprenticeship Strategy Award CH&Co Greene King JKS Restaurants Mitchells & Butlers The Vineyard Hotel, Newbury Umbel Restaurant Group, Academy by Simon Rogan

Employee Engagement Award CH&Co Dalata Hotel Group Eden Hotel Collection Elior Rare Restaurants

Best Training Programme Award CH&Co Dakota Hotels Leonardo Hotels Rare Restaurants Sodexo Live!

Career Development Initiative Award Accor Crerar Hotels IHG Hotels & Resorts Rare Restaurants RBH Hospitality Management

Best Use of Technology Award Delaware North The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences The Elms The Lowry

Talent Development Team of the Year Award 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s Raffles Hotel Z Hotels

Employee Health and Wellbeing Award Dishoom Eden Hotel Collection Rare Restaurants Valor Hospitality

Community Engagement Award Aurora Foxes Craig Prentice, mum DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel Sodexo

Disability Champion Award Cardiff Council Greene King Gusto Restaurants Hilton Pan Pacific London

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award Brewhouse & Kitchen Elior Rare Restaurants The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences Valor Hospitality

Best Education and Industry Partnership Award Aloft Birmingham Eastside & The Eastside Rooms Hilton Sodexo The Vineyard Group Umbel Restaurant Group, Academy by Simon Rogan

Sustainable Business Award Apex Hotels Hilton Leonardo Hotels Sodexo Wilson Vale

Springboard Ambassador of the Year Ian Higgins, The Ivy Collection Julian Rose-Gibbs, The Anchor Pub, Digbeth Kyle Basnett, Gusto Restaurants Michael Taylor, Sodexo

Best Employer Award 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s Eden Hotel Collection Hand Picked Hotels Nobu Hotel Shoreditch Permanently Unique The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award Winner to be announced on the night

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