Hospitality Awards 2027
Open to members of the Southampton Region Hoteliers Association only, the Southampton Region Hoteliers Association Hospitality Awards, recognise the fantastic commitment that the champions of the hospitality industry provide, both behind the scenes and front of house.
We proudly present the 8th Hospitality Awards, sponsored by Radio Taxis. These prestigious awards unite hospitality professionals to celebrate the industry’s achievements. It’s a chance to honour outstanding employees from the Southampton area who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, and made a real difference in the field of hospitality over the past year.
2027 AWARD CATEGORIES AND SPONSORS
Top Team of the Year Award – Sponsored by VIP Staffing
Sales & Revenue of the Year Award
Chef of the Year Award – Sponsored by Fire Group
Rising Star of the Year Award – Sponsored by Chefs and Events
Operational Excellence of the Year Award – Sponsored by Alliance Local
Lifetime Achievement Award
Community Award
Outstanding Achievement Award – Sponsored by Headline Sponsor, Radio Taxis
Celebrating the 2026 awards…
Sarah Banks, Chloe Turner and Simon May
Co-Chair Sarah Banks and host Zoe Hanson
Some of the Eastleigh College Hospitality students
Simon Ryan and Chloe Turner from FareShare Southern Central
Francine Vear, Adrian Momot with Simon May
Jane Standing and Sam McGrath
Rodney Burt with the Food and Beverage Team at New Place Hotel
Phil Clark, Angela Willmore and Carole Wingrove
Annabel Castleman, Andrew Gault and Jessica Burgess
Zoe Hanson with The Moxy Hotel Crew
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Rob Jones, Tesa Jobes, Ardiola Qamo and Michael Steel
Shirley Wynne-Jones with Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh team
Jennie Mort, Sarah Banks and Charlie Linton
Winners from the Hospitality Awards 2026
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