ABOUT THE AWARDS
Now in its fifth year, the awards have welcomed more than 1,000 attendees from across the UK and Ireland, recognised 60 deserving winners, and brought together advocates for inclusion who are committed to building new and diverse networks, whilst celebrating some of the brightest stars of today and the future.
KEY DATES
AWARDS CATEGORIES
Nominate your peers, colleagues or favourite hospitality businesses for one of 15 award categories.
Nominations Open
Submit a nomination for one of 15 awards by completing a short form and uploading your supporting evidence.
Nominations Close
Nominations submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Nominations close at 11:59pm.
Finalist Announced
A maximum of four finalists will be selected for each award category by the judging panel.
Voting Open
For People’s Choice categories, the public will vote for their favourite finalist to choose the winner.
Awards Ceremony
Get ready to celebrate. Join 350 guests from across the UK to celebrate this year’s finalists and winners.
Chef of the Year
Head Office Impact
People’s Choice Restaurant of the Year
Rising Star Award
MEET THE JUDGES
FAQ'S
Nominations should reflect achievements over the past 12 months.
Nominees must be based in the UK, have worked in hospitality for a minimum of two years and must identify as being from a marginalised ethnically diverse background.
Yes, you can nominate the same person or business across multiple categories.
However, you cannot submit multiple nominations for the same category.
The quality of your nomination is critical and directly impacts judging scores.
We encourage you to: Provide clear, specific examples of impact, Include measurable achievements where possible, Demonstrate influence, leadership, or innovation.
An independent panel of expert and industry-leading judges will review nominations and determine the shortlist and winners.
Yes, the two People’s Choice Awards are decided by public vote from a judge shortlisted selection.
Yes, tickets will be available to purchase to attend the awards ceremony. Tickets go live in July.