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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.Â
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.Â
Nominations are now open
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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 open, and close on Friday 2nd August at 11:59pm.
MEET THE JUDGES
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Shelina Permalloo
Chef, Author and Restauranteur
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Mike Reid
Culinary Director Rare Restaurants
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Jay Morjaria
Chef Consultant Tiger & Rabbit/Bamboo Bowls
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Piers Zangana
Director Susa Comms
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Jenny Lau
Founder Celestial Peach
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Adele Oxberry
Chief Executive Umbrella TrainingÂ
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Lauren Barnett
Founder Home Hospitality & Actually Good
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Peter Martin
Founder and Executive Director Peach 20/20
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Joanne Sullivan
People Director, Rare Restaurants
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Monica Berg
Co-founder Tayer + Elementary
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Mallika Basu
Writer, Food Diversity Consultant
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Craig Prentice
Founder mum
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Junior Lewis
Global Hospitality Client Consultant Lead, Caterer.com
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Terri Mercieca
Owner Happy Endings
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Julie Sheppard
Commissioning Editor, Decanter.
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Tye Biswas
Drinks & Events Consultant
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Akwasi Brenya-Mensah
Chef & Writer
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Shane Jones
Wine Educator
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Mandeep Gabhari
Hospitality Consultant
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Nitisha Patel
Food Consultant, Development Chef & Recipe Creator