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Institute of Hospitality unveils shortlisted finalists for annual awards

7th May 2025 - 06:00
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Institute of Hospitality unveils shortlisted finalists for annual awards
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This year’s Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Annual Awards 2025 shortlist recognises global hospitality talent from across the UK, Ireland and Ghana.

This year’s black-tie event will bring together over 300 guests to celebrate the winners and the industry, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on 16th June 2025. 

Robert Richardson, chief executive of the IoH, said: "During what has been another tumultuous year for the hospitality industry it is incredibly uplifting to see the talent and initiatives that have been taking place across the industry. All our shortlisted businesses and professionals demonstrate what the industry is all about - innovation, inspiration and passion. All the shortlisted finalists should feel incredibly proud."

The 2025 IoH Annual Dinner & Awards shortlist is:

Best Educational Programme 2025 (sponsored by Keenan Recycling), Large Business: 

  • University of Wales Trinity St David Tourism & Events Team
  • De Vere
  • Maybourne Hotel Group
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland - Xcelerate with Edgbaston
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland - Forward with Marcus Wareing Programme

Best Educational Programme 2025 (sponsored by Keenan Recycling), SME:

  • Canopy by Hilton London City
  • Concord Hotels
  • The Clink Charity
  • Cape Coast Youth Development Association, Ghana

Talent Development Team of the Year 2025 (sponsored by CGA Integration), SME & Large Business:

  • Maybourne Hotel Group
  • Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland
  • University of Wales Trinity St David
  • Mount Charles Group
  • The Savoy
  • Canopy by Hilton London City

The Gregory De La Peña-Hall FIH Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging Employer of the Year Award 2025 (sponsored by EP&T Global), Large Business

  • Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland

The Gregory De La Peña-Hall FIH Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Belonging Employer of the Year Award 2025 (sponsored by EP&T Global), SME:

  • Marsham Court Hotel Ltd
  • NEMI Teas
  • Indeed Flex

Outstanding Contribution to The Industry 2025 (sponsored by Aspire Executive Lounges):  

  • Adam Terpening FIH, Charity Director, Room to Reward
  • Guy Hilton FIH, Area General Manager, The Waldorf Hilton, London
  • John Wilkinson, Principal Consultant, Consultant Catering
  • Camille Dargelos, Managing Director, Momentum Services
  • Liz Smith-Mills FIH, UK Hotel Consultant, LSM Consulting
  • Mr. Kan Koo, MBE, FIH, Director and Partner, Cosmo Restaurant Group
  • Tony Matharu, Founder and Chairman at Blue Orchid and Integrity International Group

The Institute of Hospitality CEO’s Award 2025 sponsored by HIT Training will be announced on the night.

Written by
Edward Waddell