This year more than 600 nominations were made with winners announced on the night across 15 categories ranging from Behind-the-Scenes Star, Outstanding Service Excellence for an individual and team, Team of the Year, Growth & Innovation, Sustainability Champion, Community Impact and Rising Star.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Derek Coulter. He joined Sodexo over 35 years ago, starting out as a chef and moving his way up to site manager and then group manager for a key account in Scotland.
The Team of the Year accolade was given to the sustainability team. This year Sodexo reported market leading progress in its journey to net zero 2040 exceeding two of its science-based targets, one five years ahead of schedule, as well as hitting its goal to reduce food waste by half by 2025.
The Growth and Innovation Award was presented to the Sodexo Ireland bid team who demonstrated an excellent track record in delivering high client retention and new business growth.
Three recipients were recognised with the CEO Special Award:
- Mobilisation team for Health & Care’s new contract with East Suffolk North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT): The team demonstrated unparalleled collaboration, resilience, and operational excellence in delivering one of Sodexo’s most complex healthcare mobilisations to date.
- Neurodiversity Café: Members of Sodexo’s Abilities employee network wanted to create a more informed, supported inclusive workplace for those with neurological differences.
- Steven Beattie: Head of consumer technology for Sodexo Live! Steven was recognised for leading and delivering several transformational projects that delivered commercial benefits for clients.
Jean Renton, chief executive of Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “These awards recognise the people and teams who make such a difference to advancing the growth and experience of our clients, consumers, colleagues and the communities we work with.
“At the heart of Sodexo, our colleagues are delivering exceptional service, whether that’s in food or support services that shape better every day experiences at every moment in life from work, heal, learn and play. It is a real moment of celebration to recognise the achievements that support our client operations every day.”