The acclaimed annual Springboard Awards for Excellence will take place on Thursday 16th November at Novotel London West, and the deadline for individuals, organisations and initiatives to enter the running is Friday 8th September.
Whether they be for promoting careers, attracting talent or delivering the finest employment practices, the 2017 Awards are in search of entries celebrating the fantastic individuals and initiatives who have raised the hospitality, leisure and tourism sector’s profile. Industry-wide recognition is a brilliant way to reward and inspire a team, and we encourage you to consider making entries for any and all of our 17 awards on offer!
Anne Pierce, Springboard’s CEO, said: “The Springboard Awards for Excellence distinguish the best endeavours and contributions to the industry in the last year. The Awards recognise the achievements of organisations and winning an award has a significant and positive impact on both businesses and employees alike.” Last year’s winners included: QHotels, Harrison Catering Services, Inspired Youth and Lexington Catering.
We look forward to receiving your entries by Friday 8th September, and to celebrating the winners at the spectacular awards evening in November.
2017 Headline Sponsor – Harri
Award Categories
Category 1 - Promoting Careers
• Ambassadors Award – sponsored by Bestway
Single Ambassador
Group Ambassadors
• Best Regional Initiative – sponsored by Conviviality
• Education & Industry Partnership Award – sponsored by Serviceline
Category 2 - Attracting & Developing People
• Best Work Experience Provider – sponsored by James Hallam
• Best Use of Digital Media to Attract Talent – sponsored by drp
• Best Recruitment Initiative – sponsored by Caterer.com
• The Young People Award – sponsored by American Express
• Best Chef Development Strategy – sponsored by Handpicked Hotels
• Best Housekeeping Team Initiative Award – sponsored by Bonasystems
• Best Management Strategy – sponsored by Talent Hive
• The Wine Award – sponsored by WineEd
Category 3 - Best Employment Practice
• Best Apprenticeship Strategy – sponsored by HIT Training
• Best Career Progression – sponsored by COREcruitment
• The Retention Award – CH&CO Group
• The Community Engagement Award – Diageo
• Best Employer Award – The Learning Curve Group
Category 4 - Special Awards
• The Chris Beaumont Special Award – sponsored by Bidfoods
• The Fiona Colley Award
The hashtag for the night will be #SBAwards17 and @SBUK_Events will be tweeting from the event.
To enter visit: springboard.uk.net/events/fundraising/awards-for-excellence-2017
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About The Springboard Charity
The Springboard Charity helps young people achieve their potential, nurtures unemployed adults into work and helps alleviate poverty by supporting people into employment within the UK hospitality, leisure and tourism industry. Springboard provides a range of opportunities for sustainable employment and vibrant careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism through:
• Free specialist careers information
• Taster work experience opportunities
• Development programmes to help maximise the chances of obtaining sustainable employment
• Pre-employment and mentoring programmes
• Educational teaching resources, information, support and student activities to teachers in schools and colleges
Springboard equips people with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their potential. Springboard also works closely with the industry to help attract more talent and address skills shortages. In doing so, it has the support of over 180 different industry establishments and suppliers.
For more information about Springboard, visit: www.springboard.uk.net
Twitter: @Springboard_UK
Or contact: Marketing or Events team – 0207 921 0420
