The IoH Annual Dinner & Awards 2023 shortlist has been announced, with finalists from across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Canada and Asia, making the list.
Announcing the shortlist, Robert Richardson FIH MI IoH CEO said: “Every year my team and I are amazed at the quality of the nominations we receive. This year it has surpassed even our expectations. The talent and work being completed across the global hospitality industry is incredible. I am so proud to work in this industry alongside so many talented people.”
This year the awards were open to applicants from across the globe, from any hospitality segment and specialism, across small to large hospitality organisations.
Sarah Peters FIH IoH Head of Events and Commercial Development said: “It was extremely difficult deciding on a shortlist this year, but we are absolutely delighted to have such an incredible list of finalists. Congratulations to them all.”
The 2023 IoH Annual Dinner & Awards finalists are:
Best Educational Programme 2023 – sponsored by HIT Training
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Concord Hotels
- The Clink Charity
- Chilston Park Hotel, Hand Picked Hotels
- Yummy Jobs
Best Educational Programme 2023 – sponsored by HIT Training
Large business
- Leonardo Hotels & Tameside College
- SHTM – School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at University of Surrey
- Compass Group UK & Ireland
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts UKI
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Harbour Hotels Group
Talent Development Team of the Year 2023 sponsored by Caterer.com
- University Wales Trinity Saint David
- Brakspear
- Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Canopy by Hilton London City
- Yummy Jobs
- Galvin at Windows Restaurant & 10° Sky Bar, London Hilton on Park Lane
The Gregory De La Peña-Hall FIH Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year Award 2023 sponsored by Blue Badge Access Awards
- Compass Group UK & Ireland
- Diversity Travel
- Leonardo Hotels
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry 2023 – sponsored by Caterer.com
- Gary Hunter FIH – Formally Westminster Kingsway College, UK
- Julia Sibley MBE – Formally Savoy Educational Trust, UK
- Adrian Ellis MI FIH – The Lowry Hotel, UK
- Peter Avis FIH – GALVIN AT WINDOWS Restaurant & 10° Sky Bar, London Hilton on Park Lane, UK
- John Holden FMBII BA Hons MCGC – CCSW, UK
- Noel D’ Couto Westin Bear Mountain Resort Marriott, Canada
- Irantha Duwage – DBI Hotels and Resort, Ukraine
- Marissa Jayamanne FIH UK,FCHSGA,MISM – Hospitality Management & Consultancy Associates, Sri Lanka
- Edward Gallier FIH – Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland
- Georgios Benetatos – Blu Collection, Greece
The winners will be announced at the glittering, IoH Annual Dinner & Awards 2023 black-tie event on 26 June 2023 at Hilton London Bankside.
This year’s IoH winners will follow in the footsteps of last year’s incredible talent: Eugenio Pirri FIH, Chief Executive of the Dorchester Collection, Celebrity Chef, Brian Turner CBE, The Compass Group, Crumbs, The Grand Brighton, Phyllis Court Club and Concord Hotels.
The greatly anticipated Hospitality Assured winners will also be announced on the night. Last year trophies were awarded to Lancashire County Council School Meals, The Hawthorns – Avery Healthcare, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust, Morden College and TLC Care, amongst others.
As Sarah confirmed the tickets for the awards dinner are selling fast: “It was a spectacular event in 2022 and we anticipate the remaining tickets will sell quickly now we have our finalists.”
To book tickets to the IoH Annual Dinner & Awards 2023 featuring the Hospitality Assured Awards please follow the link here.
