The 50 shortlisted hospitality businesses and individuals competing to win a coveted Springboard Award for Excellence 2024 on 11 April, has been announced.

Springboard was delighted to receive nearly 200 entries and nominations this year, a record number for its annual hospitality awards, which are delivered in partnership with headline sponsor IHG.

The judging panel of industry experts and Springboard ambassadors praised the exceptionally high standard of entries received across 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 Mayfair, London on 11 April and will be hosted by renowned comedian Simon Brodkin – off the back of his latest comedy tour, and recent TV appearance on The Royal Variety Performance.

The awards recognise and celebrate the UK and Ireland’s hospitality superstars, and those that have gone above and beyond to grow their organisation, look after their people and champion the industry.

Chris Gamm, chief executive of Springboard, said: “To be shortlisted for a Springboard Award for Excellence is a mark of hospitality brilliance. 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.”

Tables and tickets are now available to purchase to attend the event at: springboard.uk.net/events/springboard-awards-for-excellence-2024/


THE 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

Greene King
Hilton
Liberation Pub Group
Providence Hotels
Z Hotels

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

Employee Engagement Award – sponsored by Boyes Turner

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 – sponsored by Diageo

Accor
Crerar Hotels
IHG Hotels and Resorts
Rare Restaurants
RBH Hospitality Management

Best Use of Technology Award – sponsored by Mapal
Delaware North
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
The Elms
The 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, mum
DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCel
Sodexo

Disability Champion Award – sponsored by Sodexo

Cardiff Council
Greene King
Gusto Restaurants
Hilton
Pan Pacific London

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award – sponsored by CH&CO

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 – 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, The 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
Hand Picked Hotels
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch
Permanently Unique
The Belfry Hotel & Resort

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