Springboard announces Awards for Excellence 2016 shortlist
The scheme celebrates individuals and employers which have boosted the profile of hospitality and tourism and worked to attract and retain talent in the past year.
Previous finalists have included the Eden Project, the Lancaster London hotel and Premier Inn.
This year’s winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Novotel London West on 24 November 2016.
Tickets are now available at https://springboard.uk.net/events
Final shortlist in full:
Category 1 – Promoting Careers
The Springboard Ambassador’s Award
Individual:
Katie Carstairs (Old Course Hotel)
Michael Taylor (Sodexo)
Lynn Parker (Gather & Gather)
Natalie Davies (Inspired Youth)
Gareth Billington (Sodexo)
Group:
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Inspired Youth/Premier Inn
Gather & Gather
Best Regional Initiative Award
The Glasgow Marriott
Inspired Youth
Sodexo
The Education and Industry Partnership Award
PPHE Hotel Group
QHotels
Chewton Glen
Category 2 – Attracting and Developing People
Best Work Experience Provider Award
Premier Inn Euston
The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Harrison Catering Services Ltd
Best Use of Digital Media Award
QHotels
Rocco Forte Hotels
Stonegate Pub Company
Best Recruitment Initiative Award
QHotels
Concord Hotels
The London Cocktail Club
The Young People Award
Inspired Youth
PPHE Hotel Group
University College Birmingham
Best Chef Development Strategy
Elior UK
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Sodexo
The Best Housekeeping Team Initiative Award
To be announced
Best Management Development Strategy
To be announced
Best Food and Beverage Strategy
Firmdale Hotels PLC
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Lexington Catering
Category 3 – Best Employment Practice
The Best Apprenticeship Strategy
Compass Group
Greene King
Stonegate Pub Company
Best Career Progression Award
To be announced
The Retention Award
BaxterStorey
Byron Hamburgers
The Community Engagement Award
Artizian Catering
City of Cardiff Council
Dorsett Shepherds Bush
Compass Group
Off to Work
Best Employer Award
PPHE Hotel Group
Stonegate Pub Company
The Peach Pub Company Ltd
Chris Beaumont Special Award
Announced on the night
Fiona Colley Award:
Announced on the night
The Chairman’s Award
Announced on the night
