Over 320 of our hospitality family gathered to celebrate the very best in hospitality, for our biggest and most spectacular awards night yet.
Hosted by the wonderful Peter Hancock FIH, guests, including our IoH Chair Kellie Rixon MBE FIH, networked over prosecco, wine and gin thanks to our fantastic sponsors Prosecco DOC, Bobby’s Jenever and Shepherd Neame, before enjoying a three-course dinner during the awards.
Martin Traynor OBE FIH, from the UK Government’s Cabinet Office, helped present the awards during the first half of the evening. With the excitement continued between courses, as guests were surprised and delighted by our surprise flashmob of ‘singing waiters’.
The Rt Hon The Viscount Thurso FIH MI, then took to the stage to present the remaining awards, before he delivered an entertaining after-dinner speech.
During the event, IoH CEO Robert Richardson FIH said: “It was fantastic to see so many members and wider hospitality family gather together to celebrate the considerable achievements of our industry and the people within it. We wanted to showcase and celebrate the best the global hospitality industry has to offer, across all segments, and we did just that.”
“We were overwhelmed by the fantastic calibre of all the award nominations this year and it was fantastic to recognise the highly skilled talent we have” commented Robert. “The winners truly deserve our adoration.”
The winners of our IoH Awards 2022 were:
Best Educational Programme 2022 – sponsored by HIT Training
Large business: The Grand Brighton | At The Grand, they firmly believe that their PEOPLE are at the heart of success, they foster a culture allowing EVERYONE to be themselves and feel proud to work there, no matter who they are!
SME: Concord Hotels | Concord’s network of member hotels are some of the best in the UK and cover the full spectrum of the industry from Boutique to Corporate, Resort to Country House ensuring trainees are given a wide variety of experiences.
Talent Development Team of the Year 2022 – sponsored by Amadeus
Large business: Dorchester Collection | Dorchester Collection Academy (DCA) is the first of its kind in the UK luxury hospitality market, offering consultancy services and bespoke learning programmes.
SME: Phyllis Court Club | Phyllis Court have looked at the issues facing the hospitality industry and said how can we make a difference? How can we become an employer of choice in our local areas and how do we ensure that we provide an authentic warm welcome and high levels of service to our Members?
The Gregory De La Peña-Hall MIH Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Employer of the Year Award – sponsored by Foodbuy
Large business: Compass group | Compass Group have employee networks for Ethnicity, Gender, LGBTQ+ and Mental well-being. The Networks supported by Ambassadors all through the business play a key role in promoting, celebrating, and raising awareness of key topics and highlighting issues with the aim of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
SME: Crumbs | Crumbs aims to change the lack of opportunities for disadvantaged adults in the hospitality industry in the BCP area through a structured educational programme of practical vocational training and personal development, providing professional and life-skill opportunities to boost confidence and self-esteem for work and independent living.
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry – sponsored by UGP
Brian Turner CBE FIH | A living legend of the hospitality industry and it’s very difficult to list the amazing amount of events and work Brian has done over the years in supporting the profession. It includes training, chairing national and international culinary committees, judging at a huge number of culinary competitions, raising significant amounts of money for a variety of our industry charities, and after-dinner speaking.
Special Achievement Award – sponsored by Shepherd Neame
Eugenio Pirri MIH – Chief Culture and Operations Executive of Dorchester Collection | Eugenio’s approach has been hugely influential. His passion for what he does and the people he works with is a powerful engagement tool. His honesty, openness and transparency have been vital in bringing people on the journey. He never believes his way is right; willing to get other people involved, and use their skills and expertise to ensure the right approach has been adopted.
The highly contested Hospitality Assured Awards were also presented on the night.
As our CEO Robert Richardson FIH brought the evening to a close, he left guests with one final thought: “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. Steve Jobs may have said that, but I think our winners have proved it tonight.”
Last night’s social media was buzzing with photos and posts from the Awards. If you would like to follow all the excitement from last night, as well as post your own photos and videos from the awards dinner, please use the hashtag #IoHAwards2022.
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The IoH team would like to say a huge thank you to all our sponsors and business partners listed above. Plus: Standard Deviation, IPW1, Taylors of Harrogate, Umbrella Insight, Milliways Foods Ltd, Classic Fine Foods, Bolsius International B.V. and Encore.
To register your interest in entering or sponsoring the 2023 awards, please email: events@instituteofhospitality.org
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