The winners across 18 categories will be crowned on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at Wembley Stadium. Guests will enjoy welcome drinks in the Lioness Bar followed by a four-course meal all within the Sir Bobby Moore Room.
Springboard received nearly 200 entries this year, which it says is a testament to the industry’s resilience and commitment to excellence. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the UK’s hospitality ‘superstars’ for their ‘innovation, creativity and unwavering commitment’ to their teams, communities and the wider industry.
Chris Gamm, chief executive of Springboard said: “The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025 are set to be spectacular. In yet another year that has tested our industry's resilience, these awards celebrate the determined spirit and impressive innovation that define hospitality.
“From rising stars to seasoned veterans, each nominee represents the very best of hospitality. We're not just recognising achievement; we're showcasing the bright future of hospitality and the incredible individuals shaping it.”
The 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence shortlist includes:
Best Recruitment Initiative Award
- Greene King
- Holiday Inn Blackpool / RBH Hospitality Management
- Punch Pubs & Co
- Sodexo
- Valor Hospitality
Best Apprenticeship Strategy Award
- BaxterStorey
- Compass Group UK & Ireland
- IHG
- Leonardo Hotels
- Mitchells & Butlers
Employee Engagement Award
- BaxterStorey
- Flat Iron Steak Limited
- PPHE Hotel Group
- Richmond Hill Hotel
- Valor Hospitality
Best Training Programme Award
- Adam Handling Collection
- Compass Group UK & Ireland
- Incipio Group
- Leonardo Hotels
- Sysco GB
Career Development Initiative Award
- Hilton London Metropole
- Leonardo Hotels
- Rare Restaurants
- Z Hotels
- Zizzi
Best use of Technology Award
- A2H Solutions
- Brewhouse and Kitchen
- Delaware North UK
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
Talent Development Team of the Year Award
- BM
- Dishoom
- Incipio Group
- Leonardo Hotels
- Malmaison & Hotel du Vin
Employee Health & Wellbeing Award
- CH&Co
- Punch Pubs & Co
- Rare Restaurants
- Signature Dining
Community Engagement Award
- Apex Hotels
- The Breakfast Club
- Greene King
- Mum
- Omi Bar
Disability Champion Award
- The Crumbs Project
- Fuller's
- Greene King
- Hunky Dory Restaurants, a franchise of McDonald’s Restaurants
- Whitbread / Premier Inn
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award
- BaxterStorey
- Dorchester Collection
- Haven
- Hilton
- Indeed Flex
Best Education & Industry Partnership Award
- The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences
- Aurora Foxes
- The Belfry Hotel & Resort
- IHG - voco Grand Central Hotel & Kimpton Blythswood Hotel & Spa
Richmond Hill Hotel - Z Hotels
Sustainable Business Award
- The Belfry Hotel & Resort
- Bidfood
- Kerb
- Rare Restaurants
- RBH Hospitality Management
Springboard Ambassador of the Year Award
- Alice Barrett, Vacherin
- Ben Sutton, The Grand Hotel Brighton
- Diana Gailiunaite, CH&Co
- Lauren McCormick, Omi Bar
- Louise Darroch, Yellow42
Best Employer Award
- BaxterStorey
- Dakota Hotels
- Eden Hotel Collection
- Hilton
- Permanently Unique
Fiona Colley Trainee of the Year Award
- Andrew Bennett
- Catrina McGregor
- Kyle Steward
- Nadia Mahichani
- Tyana King-Wagner
Springboard partner of the year and Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award, will be announced on the night. Tables and tickets are now available to purchase to attend the event at: https://springboard.uk.net/events/awards-25/