The Springboard charity that helps the young and unemployed in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries has announced the shortlist for the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2016.
The winners will be revealed during a special night of celebrations at Novotel London West on Thursday, November 24 where guests will have the chance to meet the stars of the industry.
The Springboard Awards for Excellence celebrate and reward inspiring people, organisations and initiatives across hospitality, leisure and tourism – those that work hard to elevate the profile of the industry as an employer and attract and retain talent.
Tickets are now available: https://springboard.uk.net/events
Springboard is delighted to announce 2016’s shortlist:
Category 1 – Promoting Careers
The Springboard Ambassador’s Award sponsored by Bestway
Individual:
Katie Carstairs (Old Course Hotel)
Michael Taylor (Sodexo)
Lynn Parker (Gather & Gather)
Natalie Davies (Inspired Youth)
Gareth Billington (Sodexo)
Group:
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Inspired Youth/Premier Inn
Gather & Gather
Best Regional Initiative Award sponsored by Bibendum
The Glasgow Marriott
Inspired Youth
Sodexo
The Education and Industry Partnership Award sponsored by Serviceline
PPHE Hotel Group
QHotels
Chewton Glen
Category 2 – Attracting and Developing People
Best Work Experience Provider Award sponsored by James Hallam
Premier Inn Euston
The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Harrison Catering Services Ltd
Best Use of Digital Media Award sponsored by drp
QHotels
Rocco Forte Hotels
Stonegate Pub Company
Best Recruitment Initiative Award sponsored by Caterer.com
QHotels
Concord Hotels
The London Cocktail Club
The Young People Award sponsored by American Express
Inspired Youth
PPHE Hotel Group
University College Birmingham
Best Chef Development Strategy sponsored by Gram
Elior UK
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Sodexo
The Best Housekeeping Team Initiative Award sponsored by Bonasystems
To be announced
Best Management Development Strategy
To be announced
Best Food and Beverage Strategy sponsored by Handpicked Hotels
Firmdale Hotels PLC
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Lexington Catering
Category 3 – Best Employment Practice
The Best Apprenticeship Strategy sponsored by Lifetime Training
Compass Group
Greene King
Stonegate Pub Company
Best Career Progression Award
To be announced
The Retention Award sponsored by CH & Co Group
BaxterStorey
Byron Hamburgers
The Community Engagement Award sponsored by Diageo
Artizian Catering
City of Cardiff Council
Dorsett Shepherds Bush
Compass Group
Off to Work
Best Employer Award sponsored by Learning Curve Group
PPHE Hotel Group
Stonegate Pub Company
The Peach Pub Company Ltd
Chris Beaumont Special Award sponsored by Bidvest Foodservice:
Announced on the night
Fiona Colley Award:
Announced on the night
The Chairman’s Award
Announced on the night
