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Annual Dinner & Awards

Recognising Outstanding Achievements in Global Hospitality

The IoH’s glittering black-tie Annual Dinner & Awards 2026, in partnership with Hospitality Assured took place on 15 June 2026 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, where we once again celebrated the very ‘best’ from within the global Hospitality Industry. This year, we were delighted to confirm that our drinks reception was sponsored by Laurent-Perrier.

IoH Annual Dinner Awards | Institute of Hospitality

With thanks to our sponsors

Our 2026 winners:

Best Educational Programme 2026 – Large Business | Sponsored by HIT Training

Compass Group UK & Ireland, Forward with Marcus Wareing

Best Educational Programme 2026 – SME | Sponsored by HIT Training

The CRUMBS Project

Talent Development Team of the Year 2026 – Large Business | Sponsored by Kersia Group

Leonardo Hotels

Talent Development Team of the Year 2026 – SME | Sponsored by Kersia Group

Montcalm Collection

The Gregory De La Peña Hall FIH Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Employer of the Year 2026 – Large Business | Sponsored by Bidfood

Leonardo Hotels

The Gregory De La Peña Hall FIH Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Employer of the Year 2026 – SME | Sponsored by Bidfood

Montcalm Collection

Mentor of the Year 2026 | Sponsored by Aspire Pre Flight Hospitality

Raj Chakraborty FIH

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry 2026 | Sponsored by Miele Professional

Jonathan Foot FIH, Director Skills & Early Careers, Compass Group UK & Ireland

CEO’s award

The Institute of Hospitality CEO’s Award 2026 | sponsored by CGA Integration.

The Rt Hon The Viscount Thurso PC FIH MI

IoH Annual Dinner & Awards 2026 Gallery

The winners of the 2025 IoH Annual Dinner & Awards were:

‘Xcelerate with Edgbaston’ | Best Educational Programme (Large Business) – Sponsored by Keenan Recycling

Compass Group UK & Ireland

Best Educational Programme (SME) – Sponsored by Keenan Recycling

The Clink Charity

Talent Development Team of the Year (Large Business) – Sponsored by CGA Integration

The Savoy

Talent Development Team of the Year (SME) – Sponsored by CGA Integration

Canopy by Hilton London City

DEIB Employer of the Year (Large Business) – Sponsored by EP&T GlobaL

Compass Group UK & Ireland

DEIB Employer of the Year (SME) – Sponsored by EP&T Global

Marsham Court Hotel

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry – Sponsored by Aspire Executive Lounges

Tony Matharu, Founder & Chairman, Integrity International Group

IoH CEO’s Award 2025 – Sponsored by HIT Training

Matt Townley FIH MI, Group Operations Director, Dakota Hotels / Chair of IoH North Region

IoH Annual Dinner & Awards 2025 Gallery

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