The selected finalists from the four categories will attend the IoH Dinner & Awards at the London Hilton Bankside on 4 July 2022, where the winners will be revealed.
Robert Richardson FIH, chief executive of IoH, said: “We have been delighted by the number and calibre of nominations we’ve received for the Annual Awards this year. It has highlighted again some of the amazing work across our industry during the last year and I’m delighted we will be able to celebrate their achievements at our IoH Annual Dinner in July.”
The shortlisted finalists include:
Best Educational Programme 2022- sponsored by HIT Training:
- Paul Reynolds FIH, founder and chief executive - Stack and Still Limited
- Andi Hirons, group people director - The Grand Brighton
- Mike Wood MIH, general manager & director - Hempstead House Hotel
- Glen Harrison MIH, group training officer - Concord Hotels
- James Godwin FIH, resources & administration director - Harbour Hotels
- Jacqui Jones, program director international travel, tourism, events, festivals & leisure resort management - University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea
- Holly Glover, director of human resources - Farncombe Estate
- Adrian Ellis MI FIH, general manager - Manchester Hotel Association
- Jonathan Foot FIH, head of apprenticeships & early careers - Compass Group UK & Ireland
Talent Development Team of the Year 2022 - sponsored by Amadeus:
- Galgorm Collection
- Dorchester Collection
- Gusto Italian
- Phyllis Court Club
- Luxury Family Hotels
- Hilton London Bankside
The Gregory De La Peña-Hall MIH Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Employer of the Year Award 2022 – sponsored by Foodbuy:
- Compass Group UK & Ireland
- The Clink Charity
- Crumbs
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry – sponsored by UGP:
- Michael Hales MIH – managing director, Juniper Ventures
- Sir Garry Hawkes CBE FIH - Gardner Merchant (retired)
- Lorraine Copes MIH - award-winning social entrepreneur, consultant, coach and speaker, Be Inclusive Hospitality
- Phil Street FIH – director, Momentum Recruitment
- Brian Turner CBE FIH - multi-award-winning British chef & TV personality
- Adrian Ellis MI FIH – general manager, The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
- Jacqui Jones – program director international travel, tourism, events, festivals & leisure resort management, University of Wales Trinity St Davids
- Mike Wood MIH - general manager & Director, Hempstead House Hotel
- Eugenio Pirri CCIPD MIH - chief operations and culture executive, Dorchester Collection