Finalists Announced for the Southampton Region Hoteliers Hospitality Awards 2025

Now in its 6th year, the Hospitality Awards 2025 celebrates the dedication and talent within the local hospitality industry. This year saw 114 nominations, showcasing the incredible impact individuals and teams have on their colleagues and venues. From these, 27 finalists have been chosen and will be interviewed by sponsors to help select the winners, who will be crowned at the awards ceremony at the end of February.

The Southampton Region Hoteliers Association Hospitality Awards, with continued support from Radio Taxis as headline sponsor, shines a spotlight on the exceptional talent within the local hospitality industry.

Finalists include:

Manager of the Year Award – sponsored by Fire Group

• Aleksandra Kuzba – Southampton Harbour Hotel
•  Iwona Kowalczyk – Novotel
• Nicole Bailey – Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Rising Star of the Year Award – sponsored by Harvest Fine Foods

• Ellie Harding – Southampton Harbour Hotel
• Faye Graham – Ibis Southampton
• Ollie Sandy – Solent Hotel & Spa

Sales and Revenue of the Year Award – sponsored by arrangeMY

• James Mahaffey – Holiday Inn Southampton – Eastleigh 
• Laura Sayburn  – Holiday Inn Southampton
• Sarah Banks – Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Chef of the Year Award – sponsored by Chefs and Events Staffing

• Connor Allan – Holiday Inn Southampton – Eastleigh 
• George Allman – Solent Hotel & Spa
• Simon Hartnett – New Place Hotel

Operational Excellence of the Year Award – sponsored by Yuzu Training

• Alex Mcann – New Place Hotel
• The Team at Holiday Inn Express Southampton M27
• The Team at Moxy Hotel
  

Top Team of the Year Award – sponsored by Alliance Disposables

• The Maintenance Team at New Place Hotel 
• The Team at Moxy Southampton 
• The Team at Holiday Inn Southampton – Eastleigh 

Community Award – sponsored by SWJ Events

• Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl 
• New Place Hotel 
• Spirit Health Club, Holiday Inn Southampton – Eastleigh 

Lifetime Achievement Award – sponsored by Brakes

• Abigail Cull – New Place
• Jon Eggett – Holiday Inn Southampton – Eastleigh 
• Krystyna Zielinski – Chilworth Manor Hotel
  

Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award – sponsored by Headline Sponsor, Radio Taxis

• Carly Jackson – Holiday Inn Southampton – Eastleigh 
• Frederica Keys – New Place Hotel
• Roger Casell – Holiday Inn Southampton – Eastleigh  

The winner of each category will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 28th February 2025.