Respected hospitality leaders, including Christopher Cowdray FIH, Company President, at the Dorchester Collection and Robin Sheppard FIH, President of Bespoke Hotels, have been shortlisted for this year’s IoH Fellows’ Outstanding Contribution Award 2025.Established in 2022, the award celebrates an Institute of Hospitality Fellow who has made a significant and lasting impact on both the Institute and the wider hospitality sector. Each nomination is proposed by members of the IoH College of Fellows and carefully assessed by an independent panel of senior industry professionals to ensure the highest standards of recognition.
The 2025 winner will be revealed at the Institute’s Fellows’ Dinner at the Waldorf Hilton, London, and will be added to the honour list, which includes Paul Gilley FIH (2024), Harry Murray MBE FIH MI (2023), Stephen Carter OBE FIH, and Phil Street FIH. All of whom have set the benchmark for dedication and professional excellence across the hospitality industry.
Robert Richardson FIH MI, CEO, Institute of Hospitality, said: “This award represents the very best of our profession. Each finalist has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing hospitality, supporting their peers and highlighting the industry as a rewarding and sustainable career path. All the finalists should be extremely proud to have been recognised for their achievements and commitment to excellence by their fellow professionals.”
The shortlisted finalists for the Fellows’ Outstanding Contribution Award 2025 are:
The winner will be announced during the Institute’s Fellows’ Dinner 2025 on 27 October 2025 at The Waldorf Hilton, London.
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