Night of triumph as the hospitality industry’s unsung heroes take their place in the spotlight

They are often unsung heroes, but they have now received well-deserved recognition for the role they play in BCP’s multi-million pound hospitality business.

Waiters and waitresses, clerical staff – including HR, administration and accounting – as well as maintenance, night staff and kitchen porters were among the roles honored at the company’s second recognition awards. BH Area Hospitality Association (BAHA).

Over 130 nominations were received for this year’s awards which took place at the Hilton Bournemouth on Sunday 2 October.

Tim Seward, President of BAHA – who also received an award for his special contribution to BAHA – said: “These awards were created to bring hotels together, recognize the teams that work there and celebrate all that the industry contributes to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. .

“While not all nominees can be winners or finalists, I want to say a big shout out to every member of staff at every hotel for all they do to welcome visitors and look after their customers.

“Hotels, bed and breakfasts and guesthouses all have such an important role to play in the economy of this region.

“This year the BH Area Hospitality Association has had a strong focus on encouraging young people in schools to consider a career in a hotel.

“We have worked with several schools as well as Bournemouth and Poole College and Bournemouth University to ensure this is high on our agenda.

“As such, it’s great to have several awards recognizing young people who have just started their journey in hospitality and to have Yannic Kaiser, our young ambassador for BAHA, here.”

Cllr Beverley Dunlop, pictured left, Cabinet Member, BCP Council, for Tourism, Culture and Vibrant Places, said: ‘It is both a pleasure and a privilege to be with some of the hardest working people that I know of, to celebrate the best in hospitality, in one of our most important industries.

“I know hospitality is hard work, because I did it.

“Many years ago, at the age of 18, I came from Birmingham to work in what was then one of the finest hotels in Bournemouth.

“I learned tableware, silver service, room service, gastronomy and how to take care of guests.

“I learned other skills which enabled me to work in cafes, bars, pubs and clubs.

“I never forgot those skills, 40 years later I can still set a nice table, serve properly, pull a pint and know how to make a roux and what to do with it!

“These are life skills as well as essential services, for all of us.

“Without hospitality, we simply wouldn’t have a tourism industry.

“There would be nowhere to stay, nowhere to eat, nothing to do but watch the sea.

‘Without you there would be no tourism economy generating £1.1billion a year, boosting the region, supporting jobs, essentially helping to make it a great place to live and work.’

The awards were hosted by Andy Brennan with an Ibiza set – led by DJ Gareth Morrell, Vicky Barents Sax and percussionist John Spencer – opening.

The main sponsor for this year’s awards was Savills with BH Coastal BID as main sponsor.

BH Area Hospitality Association Recognition Awards 2022 Complete Results – All Photos By Paul Collins/PC Visuals – are:

Server/Waitress sponsored by Cater Elite

Winner: Nikki Gilbert, Marsham Court Hotel
Finalist: Maria Nani, Park Inn by Radisson
Finalist: Pasha Banyaz, Norfolk Royale

HR/Admin/Accounts sponsored by The Clinic@78

Winner: Rohana Mallya, Bournemouth Westcliff
Finalist: Clara Ratto, Oceana Hotels
Finalist: Lauren Ferrari, Hilton Hotel

Reservations Manager/Supervisor sponsored by Charminster Dry Cleaners

Winner: Gitta Brandt-Duley, Hotel Miramar
Finalist: Iwona Koziol, Holiday Inn Bournemouth
Finalist: Julia Cheney, Captains Club

Assistant/Duty Manager sponsored by The Coffee Bean Company

Winner: Bettina Laszlo, Holiday Inn Bournemouth
Finalist: Edoardo Oggiano, Suncliff Hotel
Finalist: Kataryzyna Andruczy, Hotel Miramar

Spa sponsored by UMC Air Conditioning

Winner: Tarlia Smith, Christchurch Harbor Hotel

Maintenance sponsored by waste management facilities

Winner: Bart Gad, Holiday Inn Bournemouth
Winner: Steve Pigott, Bournemouth Westcliff Hotel
Finalist: Dave Mould, Marsham Court Hotel
Finalist: Andrew Moore, Marriott Bournemouth

Night staff sponsored by Taylor Made Design

Winner: Ricardo Paulo, Holiday Inn Bournemouth
Finalist: Konstantinos Karamanis, Park Inn by Radisson
Finalist: Tzon Mukaj, Hilton Hotel Bournemouth

Bar sponsored by Smugglers Cove Golf

Winner: Hunter Hemmingway, Norfolk Royale
Finalist: Otho Moreno Cisneros, Hilton Hotel Bournemouth

Mixologist sponsored by SP Safety Consultancy

Winner: Przemyslaw Seckowski, Neo

Kitchen porter sponsored by Clean Linen Services Ltd

Winner: Frederick Naughten, Park Inn by Radisson
Finalist: Bras da Silva Morgado, Hotel Miramar
Flush: Manuel Alfonsa Leca, Cumberland Hotel

Chef sponsored by County Foods

Winner: Emil Donchev, Marsham Court Hotel
Finalist: Chiara Fabiani, Holiday Inn Bournemouth
Finalist: Simon Braz, Harbor Heights Hotel

Household sponsored by Comax UK

Winner: Beata Rosiecka, Orchid Hotel
Finalist: Eszter Fabian-Kozma, Christchurch Harbor Hotel
Finalist: Dorota Gornik, Holiday Inn Bournemouth

Reception sponsored by Merley House Events

Winner: Rebecca Gleaves, Marriott Hotel Bournemouth
Finalist: Lorraine Valentine-Freeman, Norfolk Royale
Finalist: Chelsea Andrades, Ibis Styles Hotel

Sales/Events sponsored by A-One Insurance

Winner: Mica Maurtua, The Nici
Finalist: Ashlie Hayes, Marsham Court
Finalist: Martine Williams, Holiday Inn Bournemouth

Assistant/Director of Operations sponsored by Harvest Fine Foods

Winner: Marcin Kalinowski, Hotel Miramar
Finalist: Sam Sangha, Bournemouth Westcliff Hotel
Finalist: Thomas Luke-Taylor, The Nici

Career progression sponsored by Anytech Solutions

Winner: Sam Wickens, Captains Club Hotel
Finalist: Zhivko Yordanov, Christchurch Harbor Hotel
Finalist: Magda Jenkins, Hotel Miramar

Community award sponsored by Dorset Police Hotelwatch

Winner: Court of Marsham
Finalist: Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott

Rising star sponsored by Savills

Winner: Luke Williamson, Captains Club Hotel
Winner: Amber Lloyd, Hotel Hermitage
Finalist: Chloe Mae Poland, Oceana Hotels

Front of House Apprentice of the Year Sponsored by SWRAC

Winner: Lauren Dean, Marsham Court Hotel
Winner: Molly Blackaller, Captains Club Hotel

College Chef Apprentice of the Year sponsored by SWRAC

Winner: Aurel Opris, Marsham Court Hotel

Bournemouth & Poole College Student of the Year sponsored by Bournemouth & Poole College

Winner: Jasmine Blunden
Finalist: Kakay Wong
Finalist: Harry Bason

Bournemouth University Student of the Year – sponsored by Bournemouth University

Winner: Lucy Maclachlan
Finalist: Lowri Jones

Special contribution to BAHA

Tim Seward

Exceptional customer service

Winner: Pasha Banyaz, Norfolk Royale
Finalist: Harry Cole, Captains Club Hotel
Finalist: Lewis Upshall, Norfolk Royale