Over 130 guests attended a virtual event to celebrate the achievements across the business. The ceremony was hosted by TV personality Ben Fogle, who praised winners across the 12 categories.
Catherine Roe, chief executive of Elior UK, said: “Congratulations to all of our winners. In what has been a difficult year, your hard work, innovation and passion has shone through in your efforts to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
“From driving fast-paced change in the wake of unprecedented business challenges to taking a proactive, passionate approach in improving the wellbeing of children in schools, these awards recognise a broad spectrum of achievements across the business, highlighting what Elior is all about.
“The energy, passion and dedication shared during the virtual event was inspiring. A huge thank you not just to all the winners and those shortlisted, but to everyone who has worked so hard with us over the last year. And to our chef team for the beautiful box of treats for everyone to enjoy during the event.”
The Elior Awards for Excellence winners included:
- Star Site – Villa Real School, Durham (Taylor Shaw), didn’t just focus on providing a daily meal but the team is involved in enhancing pupil well being and development.
- Sustainability Contribution award – Sathia Lackhmanan, general manager at Swansea Waterfront Museum.
- You Made a Difference winner – Paula Blanchard, area manager, Durham Primaries (Taylor Shaw) gave up her own time during the school summer holidays to provide food provisions for children on free school meals in a school where they were in danger of having no nutritional food during that time.
- Shining Star (Support Services) –Claire Robson, area trainer, Durham Primaries (Taylor Shaw) who personally drove an initiative to raise the awareness levels of healthy eating in packed lunch boxes, by developing a simple traffic light system.
- Chef Award – Matthew Fay, head chef at Waters Micromass.
- Culinary Competition – Sam Walton, head chef at multi-national Law Firm.
- Outstanding Contribution – Nicola Makarek, human resources manager
- Operational Excellence – Penny Heathcote, operations manager.
- Personal Development – Charlotte Edgecombe, head chef at GE Aviation.
- Inspiring Leadership award – Lin Ridings, operations director, Taylor Shaw who was praised by her team and management for setting clear goals and taking the time to explain her vision, as well as for her kindness and patience.
- eXceptional eXperience – Chris Holt, front of house manager at BT Hatfield.
- Shining Star (Site) – Sharon Butterfield, mobile chef manager, Durham Primaries (Taylor Shaw) who has created a positive work culture and worked hard to drive innovation.