SPONSORING MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2024

Mike Carter • 7 November 2023

Manager of the Year 2024

Poster for Southampton Hospitality Awards 2024. Asking to nominate Manager of The Year, sponsored by Fire Hospitality.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been a proud sponsor of the Southampton Hoteliers Association Hospitality Awards since its very beginning! Our commitment to celebrating excellence in the industry is unwavering, and we are honored to have sponsored various categories over the years.


In 2019, we proudly sponsored the Newcomer of the Year award, recognizing the incredible talents and passion of emerging stars in the hospitality world. Even in the face of the challenging times brought on by the coronavirus pandemic in 2022, we continued to support the industry by sponsoring the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award, which honors those who have made a lasting impact on the field.


In 2023, our sponsorship extended to the highly coveted Chef of the Year award, celebrating the culinary geniuses who have delighted our taste buds and elevated the dining experience. And now, in 2024, we are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring the Manager of the Year award, a category that recognizes the exceptional achievements, unwavering dedication, and continuous professional growth of General Managers and department managers.


This award is a testament to the hard work, leadership, and innovation displayed by these outstanding individuals. We are honored to be a part of such a prestigious event and to contribute to the recognition of excellence in the hospitality industry.

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