The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.
These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper of the Year.
In addition, it has also debuted its brand-new AA Rising Star Award, which is “designed to recognise individuals in hospitality who demonstrate exceptional promise and potential in their field”.
The ceremony will also feature individual recognitions, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Chefs’ Chef Award.
Simon Numphud, managing director of AA Hotel and Hospitality Services, said: “We’re thrilled to announce the shortlists for this year’s award categories featuring truly exceptional finalists who embody excellence and the true spirit of hospitality.
“From deeply embedded sustainability ethos to outstanding guest experiences, these individuals and establishments represent the best our industry has to offer. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at the awards ceremony next month.”
The shortlists are:
AA HOUSEKEEPER OF THE YEAR
- Amit Pal – Prestonfield, Edinburgh
- Almudena Gomez – The Savoy, London
- Lina Mikalauskaite – The Beaumont Mayfair, London
AA SUSTAINABLE AWARD
- The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder
- Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London
- Galgorm, County Antrim
AA RISING STAR AWARD
- Nataliia Maiseionok – Fischer’s Baslow Hall, Derbyshire
- Cameron Baxter – Grantley Hall, North Yorkshire
- Lily Ockendon – Boys Hall, Kent
AA SPA HOTEL OF THE YEAR
- Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire
- Fairmont Windsor Park, Surrey
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Lancashire
AA RESTAURANT TEAM AWARD
AA INN OF THE YEAR
- The Colintraive, Argyll & Bute
- The George Inn, Somerset
- The Nags Head Inn, Powys
AA BED & BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR
- The 25 Boutique B&B, Devon
- Ramsey House, Pembrokeshire
- The Townhouse, Perth & Kinross
AA RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS OF THE YEAR
- Plas Dinas Country House, Caernarfon
- Restaurant Interlude, West Sussex
- The Dipping Lugger, Highland
