Announcing the shortlist, CEO Robert Richardson FIH MI said: “During what has been another tumultuous year for the hospitality industry it is incredibly uplifting to see the talent and initiatives that have been taking place across the industry. All our shortlisted businesses and professionals demonstrate what this industry is all about – innovation, inspiration and passion. All the shortlisted finalists should feel incredibly proud.”
The 2025 IoH Annual Dinner & Awards shortlist is:
Best Educational Programme 2025 sponsored by Keenan Recycling
Large Business
University of Wales Trinity St David Tourism & Events Team
De Vere
Maybourne
Compass Group UK & Ireland – Xcelerate with Edgbaston
Compass Group UK & Ireland – Forward with Marcus Wareing Programme
Best Educational Programme 2025 sponsored by Keenan Recycling
SME
Canopy by Hilton London City
Concord Hotels
The Clink Charity
Cape Coast Youth Development Association, Ghana
Talent Development Team of the Year 2025 sponsored by CGA Integration
SME & Large Business
Maybourne
Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland
University of Wales Trinity St David|
Mount Charles Group
The Savoy
Canopy by Hilton London City
The Gregory De La Peña-Hall FIH Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging Employer of the Year Award 2025 sponsored by EP&T Global
Large Business
Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland
Compass Group UK & Ireland
The Gregory De La Peña-Hall FIH Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging Employer of the Year Award 2025 sponsored by EP&T Global
SME
Marsham Court Hotel Ltd
NEMI Teas
Indeed Flex
Outstanding Contribution to The Industry 2025 sponsored by Aspire Executive Lounges
Adam Terpening FIH, Charity Director, Room to Reward
Guy Hilton FIH, Area General Manager, The Waldorf Hilton, London
John Wilkinson, Principal Consultant, Consultant Catering NZ Ltd
Camille Dargelos, Managing Director, Momentum Services
Liz Smith-Mills FIH, UK Hotel Consultant, LSM Consulting
Mr. Kan Koo, MBE, FIH, Director and Partner, Cosmo Restaurant Group
Tony Matharu, Founder and Chairman at Blue Orchid and Integrity International Group
The Institute of Hospitality CEO’s Award 2025 sponsored by HIT Training will be announced on the night.
This year’s black-tie event will bring together over 300 guests together to celebrate the winners and the industry, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on 16 June 2025.
Previous winners of the Institute of Hospitality’s Awards include outstanding names from the world of hospitality: Jill Whittaker OBE FIH, Kellie Rixon MBE FIH, Dorchester Collection, HIT Training Ltd, The Clink Charity, Crumbs, Marsham Court Hotel, The Grand Brighton, Compass Group UK & Ireland, Adrian Ellis MI FIH, Irantha Duwage MIH, Phyllis Court Club and Concord Hotels.
The greatly anticipated Hospitality Assured winners will also be announced on the night. Previous winners of their Excellence Awards have included top UK organisations; Lancashire County Council School Meals, Avery Healthcare, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust, Morden College, Tattu and TLC Care.
As a UK charity, the Institute relies on its sponsors to support its activities.
Thank you to J.W. Marriott, Keenan Recycling, EP&T Global, CGA Integration, Aspire Executive Lounges and HIT Training for their unwavering support and commitment to this year’s IoH Annual Dinner & Awards and the Institute of Hospitality.
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