Springboard Awards for Excellence 2016 open for entries

The Staff Canteen

The Springboard charity are encouraging individuals and organisations to enter the acclaimed Springboard Awards for Excellence 2016.

The 2016 Awards are in search of entries from the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry to celebrate the inspiring individuals and finest initiatives who have raised the sector’s profile. Last year’s winners included Eden Project, Premier Inn and Diageo.

Anne Pierce, Springboard’s CEO, said: “The Springboard Awards for Excellence distinguish the best endeavours and contributions to the industry in the last year. The Awards recognise the achievements of organisations and winning an award has a significant and positive impact on both businesses and employees alike.”

Closing date for entries is Friday, September 9, 2016 with the winners announced at a spectacular awards evening on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Novotel London West.

To enter please visit:

https://springboard.uk.net/events/fundraising/awards-for-excellence-2016

Categories:

Category 1 – Promoting Careers

The Springboard Ambassador's Award

Best Regional Initiative Award

The Education & Industry Partnership Award

Category 2 – Attracting and Developing People

Best Work Experience Provider Award

Best use of Digital Media Award                

Best Recruitment Initiative Award           

The Young People Award            

Best Chef Development Strategy            

The Best Housekeeping Development Strategy

Best Management Development Strategy

Best Food and Beverage Strategy            

Category 3 – Best Employment Practice

The Best Apprenticeship Strategy           

Best Career Progression Award

The Retention Award    

The Community Engagement Award      

Best Employer Award   

Chris Beaumont Special Award 

In these challenging times…

The Staff Canteen team are taking a different approach to keeping our website independent and delivering content free from commercial influence. Our Editorial team have a critical role to play in informing and supporting our audience in a balanced way. We would never put up a paywall  – The Staff Canteen is open to all and we want to keep bringing you the content you want; more from younger chefs, more on mental health, more tips and industry knowledge, more recipes and more videos. We need your support right now, more than ever, to keep The Staff Canteen active. Without your financial contributions this would not be possible.

Over the last 16 years, The Staff Canteen has built what has become the go-to platform for chefs and hospitality professionals. As members and visitors, your daily support has made The Staff Canteen what it is today. Our features and videos from the world’s biggest name chefs are something we are proud of. We have over 560,000 followers across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and other social channels, each connecting with chefs across the world. Our editorial and social media team are creating and delivering engaging content every day, to support you and the whole sector - we want to do more for you.

A single coffee is more than £2, a beer is £4.50 and a large glass of wine can be £6 or more.

Support The Staff Canteen from as little as £1 today. Thank you.

The Staff Canteen

The Staff Canteen

Editor 17th August 2016

Springboard Awards for Excellence 2016 open for entries