The Burnt Chef Project announces return of Mental Health Heroes Awards

Returning for a second year to recognise individuals and businesses who have gone above and beyond to place mental health at the forefront of their organisational values, The Burnt Chef Project has announced the return of its hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes Awards.

The Burnt Chef Project champions mental health support within the industry, reducing the stigma around mental health in the hospitality industry on a global stage. Since 2019, the not-for-profit organisation has created dedicated support services and fundraisers for the topic that has made good mental health in hospitality a priority.

Now, The Burnt Chef Project is looking for those individuals and businesses who have joined them in prioritising well-being and mental health in their ‘Mental Health Heroes’ 2025 awards.

Featuring seven unique categories, encouraging nominations from like-minded people and businesses, the awards look to recognise those who have taken exceptional steps in the past twelve months to champion wellbeing and mental health support in their organisation or the wider industry.

The award categories are open for nominations are:

● Best Mental Health in the Workplace Strategy
● Most Inspiring Leader
● Most Inspiring Wellbeing Champion/Peer
● Unsung Hero
● Inspirational Story
● Outstanding Impact in Catering Education
● Ambassador of the Year Award

Nominations are open until February 16, 2025, with the shortlist announced at the end of April. Final judging will take place in May by a panel of hospitality experts and those working in the sector of mental health and wellbeing.

The winners of each category will then be announced in an evening of celebration in the first week of June 2025.

Each finalist will be recognised with an exclusive ‘Mental Health Hero’ badge, as well as a fun-filled awards ceremony that provides the opportunity to share the experience with the wider hospitality community.

Kris Hall, CEO and founder of The Burnt Chef Project said: “As a sector built on people, hospitality thrives when its teams are supported, valued, and empowered.

“The Mental Health Heroes Awards shine a light on those individuals and businesses who are breaking down stigmas and championing mental health as a core value. It's an honour to celebrate their dedication and inspire others to follow suit, helping to create a healthier, more sustainable future for our industry.”

To find out more and to nominate an individual or business, visit theburntchefawards.com

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