Call for entries for the Springboard Awards for Excellence

The Springboard Charity

The Springboard Charity

Premium Supplier 8th November 2021
The Springboard Charity

The Springboard Charity

Premium Supplier

Call for entries for the Springboard Awards for Excellence

Springboard and headline sponsor, Smart Group, are excited to announce that the Springboard Awards for Excellence are now open for entries.


Nominate yourself or another deserving business or individual for the Springboard Awards for Excellence! 

We want to recognise and celebrate the hospitality superstars who have shown amazing resilience and innovation, managing to shine over the past year as the industry rebuilds. 

The 16 award categories include ‘Best recruitment initiative’, ‘Best Talent Onboarding’, ‘Employee Health & Wellbeing‘ and ‘Business Innovation‘, alongside some new awards for 2022, including ‘Disability Confidence’ and ‘Best Kickstart Employer’. 

The ceremony will take place in Spring 2022 at Smart Group’s exquisite and award-winning ‘Illuminate’ venue, with a panoramic window offering stunning views of the city. 

The Springboard Awards for Excellence are FREE to enter and easy to do on our online form.


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