Winners included Hotelier of the Year, Jason Foody of Killeavy Castle Estate in Co Armagh, Chef of the Year (restaurant), Daniel Harvey of Havana Bank Square and the Hospitality Management Team of the Year was awarded to the La Mon Hotel and Country Club.
Chair of the Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland, Marianne Hood FIH, says the sector was keen to progress the awards despite the severe limitations imposed by the pandemic.
“This is the hospitality sector’s most prestigious event in which recognition of the excellence of the people in the business across all disciplines is a valued, career-enhancing feature,” says Ms Hood. “While we are sorry to be marking our 25th anniversary in such extraordinary circumstances, it does not take away from the importance and significance of the event for all those who participate including contender, judges and sponsors.”
A lunch event to which the winners, and sponsors will be invited is due to be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast. “This event does not replace the annual gala dinner at which the winners are usually revealed,” says Ms Hood. “It is intended as a recognition event and will be extremely limited numbers for social distancing purposes.”
The Institute of Hospitality annual awards are now acknowledged as the most significant and meaningful in the sector in Northern Ireland.
“This year when our industry is more exposed and vulnerable than at any time in living memory, it is important we take stock of the appalling and ever-changing situation we are in, and the heroic efforts that all our people, learning and working across the industry, have been making to keep our businesses afloat,” says Ms Hood.
“As an Institute we are using all our influence and connections to remind the Northern Ireland government of the critical nature of the sector in terms of employment and also as a key economic driver shaping the future of the country as a successful tourism destination.”
Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland Awards 2020 – Winners
Commercial Manager of the Year Award sponsored by Johnsons Coffee: Tracey Robinson
Outstanding Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by People Ist International: Beth Dillon
General Manager of the Future Award sponsored by Tourism NI: Henk Compier
Lecturer of the Year Award sponsored by The Institute of Hospitality: Michael Gillies
Bar Manager of the Year Award sponsored by Molson Coors: James O’Donnell
Coffee Shop / Café Manager of the Year Award sponsored by Lynas Foodservice: Patricia Prosser
Restaurateur of the Year Award sponsored by Galgorm Group: Anna Crawford
Operational Manager of the Year sponsored by IoH Northern Ireland Branch: Gary Hanna
Hotelier of the Year sponsored by MKB Law: Jason Foody
Contract Catering Manager of the Year Award sponsored by Irwins Bakery: Christo Botha
Supplier of the Year Award sponsored by O’Reilly Stewart: Angela Kiley
Housekeeping Manager of the Year Award sponsored by Lilliput Services: Kelly-Anne McKittrick
Aspiring Manager of the Year sponsored by Tourism NI: Deborah Close
Chef of the Year (Hotel / Venue) Award sponsored by Get Fresh: Adam Curley
Chef of the Year (Restaurant) Award sponsored by Henderson Foodservice: Daniel Harvey
Student Management Potential Award sponsored by Stephens Catering Equipment: Hannah Louise Stewart
Front of House Manager of the Year Award sponsored by NI Jobs: Lindsay Myers Carroll
Hospitality Management Team of the Year Award sponsored by Firmus Energy: La Mon Hotel & Country Club
Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland Awards 2020 – Highly Commended
Commercial Manager of the Year: Amanda McBride
Lecturer of the Year: Brendan McVeigh
Bar Manager of the Year: Jil McMillan
Restaurateur of the Year: Michelle McCole
Operational Manager of the Year: Brendan Kerr
Contract Catering Manager of the Year: Michael McGroggan
Supplier of the Year: Warren Patton
Chef of the Year (Hotel / Venue): Jamie Penny
Chef of the Year (Restaurant): Paul Cunningham
Student Management Potential Award: Callum Irwin
Front of House Manager of the Year: Sarah Gilmore
Hospitality Management Team of the Year: Killeavy Castle Estate Management Team
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