
ABOUT AWARDS
Founded in 2022, the Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards will celebrate and recognise exceptional talent and achievement from Black, Asian, and ethnic minorities working within hospitality, food, and drink.
These awards will present the opportunity for the nominees and winners to build new networks and audiences whilst celebrating some of the brightest stars of the present and the future.
Nominations are now closed

The BIH Spotlight Awards will take place on Monday 21st October 2024, at M Threadneedle Street
For a third year, the BIH Spotlight Awards will continue to shine a light on the brightest stars of the present and future, celebrated by their peers in the only awards ceremony of its kind in the U.K.
Nominations are now closed.
MEET THE JUDGES

Shelina Permalloo
Chef, Author and Restauranteur

Mike Reid
Culinary Director Rare Restaurants

Jay Morjaria
Chef Consultant Tiger & Rabbit/Bamboo Bowls

Piers Zangana
Director Susa Comms

Jenny Lau
Founder Celestial Peach

Adele Oxberry
Chief Executive Umbrella Training

Lauren Barnett
Founder Home Hospitality & Actually Good

Peter Martin
Founder and Executive Director Peach 20/20

Joanne Sullivan
People Director, Rare Restaurants

Monica Berg
Co-founder Tayer + Elementary

Mallika Basu
Writer, Food Diversity Consultant

Craig Prentice
Founder mum

Junior Lewis
Global Hospitality Client Consultant Lead, Caterer.com

Terri Mercieca
Owner Happy Endings

Julie Sheppard
Commissioning Editor, Decanter.

Tye Biswas
Drinks & Events Consultant

Akwasi Brenya-Mensah
Chef & Writer

Shane Jones
Wine Educator

Mandeep Gabhari
Hospitality Consultant

Nitisha Patel
Food Consultant, Development Chef & Recipe Creator