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 https://springboard.uk.net/awards/
The shortlist Ambassador of the Year – sponsored by BaxterStorey
Catrina Pengelley, the Nerdy Hotelier
Florence Alloing, Georgian House hotel, London
Graham Mitchell, Newmachar hotel, Aberdeen
Michael Taylor, Sodexo
Best Apprenticeship Strategy - sponsored by HIT Training
Compass Group
Greene King
Home Grown Hotels
Mitchells & Butlers
Best Education and Industry Partnership Award - sponsored by Sodexo
Galvin at Windows, London
Royal Lancaster London
The Grand, Brighton
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Disability Confident Award
Artizan International
Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester
Leeds Marriott hotel
Sodexo D&I team
Career Development Initiative - sponsored by Diageo
Iconic Luxury Hotels
Philema Hospitality Management
The Ivy Collection
The QHotels Collection
Best Employer - sponsored by American Express
Cycas Hospitality
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Home Grown Hotels and Lime Wood Group
Luxury Family Hotels
Best Practice Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Integration
Exclusive Collection
Hawksmoor
Rare Restaurants
Best Kickstart Employer - sponsored by Harri
Compass Group
D&D London
Sodexo
The Ivy Collection
Best Recruitment Initiative - sponsored by Hand Picked Hotels
D&D London
Mitchells & Butlers
Radisson Hotel Group
Tom Kerridge
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award - sponsored by CH&Co
Bartlett Mitchell
Be Inclusive Hospitality
Hilton London Metropole
Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester
Best Talent Onboarding - sponsored by Mapal
Argyll Holidays
Gaucho and M Restaurants
Radisson Hotel Group
Royal Lancaster London
Employee Health & Wellbeing - sponsored by Pladis
Bartlett Mitchell
Eden Hotel Collection
Gaucho and M Restaurants
RBH Hospitality Management
Business Innovation - sponsored by 5 Hertford Street
Balmer Lawn hotel, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
HRH Group
Northcote, Langho, Lancashire
Umbel Restaurant Group
Community Engagement Award
Brigade Bar & Kitchen, London
Sea Containers London
The Grand, Brighton
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