beam congratulates all the finalists with special commendations to the winners who have demonstrated excellence in their operations and services despite the many challenges faced by events and hospitality over the past year. Well done everyone!
| Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards – The Results The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards have resumed marking the 15th annual awards event, and 20th anniversary of organisers, Stadium Experience. Specialist events and hospitality teams from 40+ football and rugby club venues across the UK have celebrated their ‘off the pitch’ successes. The prestigious event, sponsored by Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company, was hosted place at Anfield Stadium, home to Liverpool FC. Around 400 guests attended to represent their teams in conference and events, matchday hospitality, chef teams, public catering, operational departments and senior management. Over 75 football and rugby clubs were nominated for awards, with 22 different clubs scooping at least one of 39 gongs (across 13 categories). Read more about the independent judging process. The 2022 Results… Newcastle United FC scored 3 of the top awards and 1 silver, Tottenham Hotspur FC achieved 2 winning awards and 3 silvers, whilst Worcester Warriors Rugby Club scooped 1 top award and 3 silvers. The final winner of the awards evening was Leeds Rhinos Rugby Club, who won the top gong for Overall Matchday Hospitality Experience 2022, fighting off tough competition from over 20 participating venues across the leagues. The full list of 2022 award winners includes: (NEW) Outstanding Contribution Award Sponsored by Taste Beverages Recognising those who are simply outstanding at what they do, and continuously shine. This can be something as part of their regular duties, or perhaps focusing on supporting the local community or business recovery from challenging times. WINNER – Morecambe Football Club – Jodie Assitt SILVER – Newcastle United Football Club – Graham Proctor BRONZE – Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club – Rachel Laming (NEW) Best Retail Catering Award Sponsored by Kepak Convenience Foods Recognising the best retail catering teams at stadia across the UK. These teams demonstrate commercial growth, high quality food offerings or proactive sustainability improvements. WINNER – Manchester City Football Club SILVER – Ashton Gate Stadium (Bristol) BRONZE – Hull City Football Club Matchday Sales Team of the Year Award Sponsored by Green Gourmet Recognising the very best matchday sales team in stadium venues across the UK. Winners demonstrate strategies for growth, brave new ideas, and overcoming challenges. WINNER – Worcester Warriors Rugby Club SILVER – Aston Villa Football Club Non-Matchday Sales Team of the Year Award Sponsored by Special Occasion Linen Recognising the very best non-matchday sales team in stadium venues across the UK. Winners demonstrate strategies for growth, new ideas for unique and different events, creative use of their spaces, and overcoming challenges. WINNER – Tottenham Hotspur Football Club SILVER – Worcester Warriors Rugby Club BRONZE – Wasps Rugby Club Best Stadium Events Venue Award Sponsored by Hi-Impact Media Recognising the very best stadium events venue within the UK. Judges are specifically looked for a stadium venue which consistently displays exceptional venue facilities and outstanding guest experiences. WINNER – Newcastle United Football Club SILVER – Tottenham Hotspur Football Club BRONZE – Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club Operations Team of the Year Award Sponsored by Braehead Foods This award recognises the often unseen behind-the-scenes teams that make stadium events run so smoothly, going above and beyond the call of duty to provide the very best service to customers. WINNER – Newcastle United Football Club SILVER – Tottenham Hotspur Football Club BRONZE – Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club Chef Team of the Year Award Sponsored by Chef Works Judged by Salon Culinaire chefs as part of the live kitchen event at the HRC Event. Chefs teams had one hour to prepare, cook and present a three-course menu suitable for their Club Chairman to entertain the Head of the FA or RFU to dinner. WINNER – West Ham United Football Club SILVER – Tottenham Hotspur Football Club BRONZE – Everton Football Club Visiting Rugby Directors Award Sponsored by Conference News Voted for by Directors at each rugby club, specifically focused on the welcome, service and catering when casting their votes. WINNER – Northampton Saints Rugby Club SILVER – Wigan Warriors Rugby Club BRONZE – Hull Football Club Visiting Football Directors Award Sponsored by FC Business Voted for by Directors at each football club, specifically focused on the welcome, service and catering when casting their votes. WINNER – Tottenham Hotspur Football Club SILVER – Fulham Football Club BRONZE – Norwich City Football Club Matchday Hospitality Awards Sponsored MSL Verteda Experienced chef and hospitality experts attended venues to try out their matchday offering. Each element is carefully considered and scored against strict criteria. This category is split into 3 (small, medium and large) based on the number of hospitality seats on a matchday. Matchday Hospitality Award – Small Stadium (up to 1000 hospitality seats) WINNER – Leeds Rhinos Rugby Club SILVER – Worcester Warriors Rugby Club BRONZE – Morecambe Football Club Matchday Hospitality Award – Medium Stadium (1001 – 2000 hospitality seats) WINNER – Southampton Football Club SILVER – Blackburn Rovers Football Club BRONZE – Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club BRONZE – Hull City Football Club Matchday Hospitality Award – Large Stadium (2001+ hospitality seats) WINNER – Newcastle United Football Club SILVER – Leeds United Football Club BRONZE – Hampden Park Stadium Overall Matchday Hospitality Award (All against all) WINNER – Leeds Rhinos Rugby Club SILVER – Worcester Warriors Rugby Club BRONZE – Southampton Football Club See Full Results Announcement |