The event was held at Ascot Racecourse where Sodexo holds the hospitality contract.
Phil Hooper, Sodexo brand & communications director, said in his opening speech: “Today is about recognising the people that epitomise that focus on Quality of Life; the people who have a positive impact on our clients and consumers, day in day out. Today is about you, and we have plenty to celebrate.
“This year we’re also celebrating Sodexo’s 50th birthday. What started as a catering business is now a fully integrated facilities management business covering something in the region of a hundred different services, many of which we have represented here today.”
The Kathy Ridgard Award, presented in honour of Kathy, who was director of Sodexo’s Centre of Excellence before sadly losing her battle with cancer in February 2013, went to Sodexo Defence cleaner Rita Limbu.