Springboard Awards winners announced

The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025 winners were crowned at Wembley Stadium recently. The star-studded event, delivered in partnership with Delaware North, honoured the sector's most innovative and dedicated professionals, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the field.

Hosted by the charismatic sports broadcaster Geoff Shreeves, the ceremony was a night to remember, featuring a surprise performance by M People's Heather Small that brought the house down. Guests were treated to welcome drinks in the Lioness Bar, followed by an exquisite four-course meal with paired wines in the prestigious Sir Bobby Moore Room.

'Impressive innovation'
Chris Gamm, chief executive of Springboard, said: "In a year that once again tested our industry's resilience, these awards celebrated the determined spirit and impressive innovation that define the hospitality industry. Each nominee and winner represents the very best of our sector, showcasing the bright future of hospitality and the incredible individuals shaping it.”

Ian Smith and Gillian Dalziel, Diageo took home the Chris Beaumont Outstanding Contribution Award, which was sponsored by Bidfood, for Vacherin. The event raised a record-breaking £179,000 for the Springboard Charity.

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