The Edgbaston Park Hotel team came together to celebrate a year of outstanding achievements and teamwork at the EPH Annual Awards 2024.
The black, white and gold themed celebration held in our contemporary Fry Suite was a testament to the dedication, passion, and hard work that each team member has invested in making the hotel a standout destination in Birmingham.
Richard Metcalfe, CEO at Edgbaston Park Hotel, commented: ‘It was fantastic to celebrate all we achieved as a team in 2024. We have much to look back at and be proud of and I’m excited to see what we can achieve in 2025.’
Congratulations to all our award-winners and runners up:
Team Member of the Year
Winner: Prakash Rijal
Runners Up: Paulo Gomes Cuino and Mona Lisa Mardari
Leader of the Year
Winners: June Adams and Clare Barnbrock
Runners Up: Ashley Clifford and Tracey Whyte
Team of the Year
Winner: Kitchen Porterage Team
Runners Up: Maintenance Team and Reception Team
Hospitality Heart
Winner: Harjinder Singh
Runners Up: Roberta Correa Maurer and Krystian Federowicz
Sunshine and Smiles
Winners: Sammy Islam and Vera Miguens
Runners Up: Rhonda Blackman, Kim Hunt and Elaine Lee
Team Evolution
Winner: Nights Team
Runner Up: Commercial Team
Rising Star
Winners: Robert Mitchell and Paul Jackson
Guest Service Champion
Winner: Mel Stanton
Runner Up: Nora Fernandes
Unsung Hero
Winner: David Davies
Runner Up: People and Culture Team
Always Aiming Higher
Winner: Tori Smith
Walking a Mile
Winner: Sainabou Joof
Runner Up: Elleci Johnson Coombs
To make the celebration even sweeter, each award winner received a jar of honey from our beehives, showcasing Knight’s Beekeeping and our commitment to sustainability.
Alongside the awards evening, the team were treated to a delicious selection of dishes prepared by our talented kitchen team. The culinary experience featured meat and vegetable platters for starters, mains, and desserts from around the world, showcasing the diverse and exceptional skills of our chefs. Adding to the fun, we had a photobooth from Booth Baby, where the team could capture memories of the evening.
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