Springboard Awards for Excellence winners revealed
The big winners at last night's annual Springboard Awards for Excellence in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism included Accor, Oakman Inns, PPHE and Red Carnation.
Revealed at Chelsea Football Club, 17 awards were handed out to employees and employers in the hospitality industry, recognising those who have made a significant contribution to attracting and retaining employees.
Anne Pierce (pictured), chief executive of Springboard, said: "What a fantastic night of celebration to reward people, organisations and projects that work to raise the profile of the hospitality sector and to attract and retain talent to this great industry."
Springboard Award winners in full
Springboard Ambassador Award - Sarah Walsh, Red Carnation Hotels
Best Regional Initiative Award
Education Pipeline Award - InterContinental London Park Lane
Best Work Experience Provider Award - PPHE Hotel Group
Best Use of Digital Media Award - Delaware North
Best Recruitment Initiative Award - The Brookwood Partnership
Young People Award - Accor UK & Ireland Hotels
Best Housekeeping Strategy - Oakman Inns and Restaurants
Best Chef Development Strategy - Lexington Catering
Best Management Development Strategy - Red Carnation Hotels
Best Food & Beverage Development Strategy - Edwardian Group, London
Diversity In Employment Award - Accor UK & Ireland Hotels
Best Career Progression Award - PPHE Hotel Group
Retention Award - Boodles
Corporate Responsibility Award - River Cottage Chefs' School
Best Employer Award - Oakman Inns & Restaurants
Chris Beaumont Special Award - Alastair Storey, BaxterStorey