Irish Hospitality Institute Honoured Excellence at Last Week’s Annual IHI Founder’s Evening & Hospitality Management Awards
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road – over 650 Hospitality, Catering and Tourism professionals gathered at last week’s IHI Founder’s Evening & Hospitality Management Awards. The IHI Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs) are not about the hotel /restaurant/tourist attraction or catering venue, they are a recognition of the nominated person in their role, their capability, technical skills, innovation, passion and excellence in what they do.
23.11.2023 Clayton Hotel Burlington Road – over 650 Hospitality, Catering and Tourism professionals gathered at last week’s IHI Founder’s Evening & Hospitality Management Awards.
The IHI Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs) are not about the hotel /restaurant/tourist attraction or catering venue, they are a recognition of the nominated person in their role, their capability, technical skills, innovation, passion and excellence in what they do.
Award nominations continue to grow yearly, confirming the IHI HMAs are a much sought-after accolade.
This year, a record-breaking 152 nominations across 14 award categories were received with a total of 70 finalists honoured on the evening.
2023 HMA WINNERS
IHI Graduate of the Year – Evan O’Donoghoe, TUS Limerick
IHI Employee of the Year – Pictured Andre Duffy and winner Peter (PJ) Browne, Cahernane House Hotel
IHI Young Manager of the Year – Micheala Mcilkenny, The Convention Centre Dublin (Levy Ireland)
IHI Catering General Manager of the Year – Michael Fox, The Convention Centre Dublin (Levy Ireland)
IHI Conference & Events Manager of the Year – Ali Mooney, Fota Island Resort
IHI Food & Beverage Manager of the Year – Pierce Lowney, Trigon Hotels
IHI Environmental Manager of the Year – James Gleeson, Press Up Group
IHI Finance Manager of the Year – Danielle Jennings, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road, Galway
IHI Revenue Manager of the Year – Emma Cronin, Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross
IHI Sales & Marketing Manager of the Year – Nicky Blake Knox, Conrad Dublin
IHI HR & Training Manager of the Year – Catriona Sheehan, The Kingsley
IHI Executive Head Chef of the Year – Aaron Duffy, Castle Leslie
IHI Deputy General Manager of the Year – Agnieszka Lalor, Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport & Holiday
Inn Express Dublin Airport
IHI General Manager of the Year – Valerie O’Neill, Clayton Hotel Sligo
Daragh O’Neill, IHI President said, ‘Professional recognition for our people is more important now than ever as we compete in encouraging second level students to consider Hospitality and Tourism as a career.
Promoting careers in hospitality in secondary school’s is essential for sustaining our industry’s growth. We need to debunk misconceptions and showcase hospitality’s diverse and rewarding opportunities. Engaging with schools can ignite passion and curiosity about the myriad roles available such as Digital Marketing, Revenue Management, HR, Facilities Management, Accounts in addition to the traditional front of house roles Food & Beverage and Reception.
Let us commit to fostering a culture of retention, mentorship, and proactive co-ordinated industry and third-level education outreach to secondary schools. Together, we can ensure that the Irish hospitality industry flourishes for generations.’
Daragh continued ‘Tonight we will also honour three esteemed IHI members by elevating them to the IHI College of Fellows to recognise their significant contribution to the IHI and our industry.’
IHI Fellowships were awarded to Dan Murphy FIHI, Des McCann FIHI and Niamh Jordan FIHI’.
Daragh thanked the Judging panels, Sponsors, Patrons and Business Partners who all help in making the event the success it is.
For further information about the awards visit www.ihi.ie
