CHS Awards 2018 announce shortlist

CHS Group is excited to reveal the shortlisted nominees for the 2018 CHS Awards. The annual awards will take place on 31 May at The Principal Hotel in Manchester.

With entrants ranging from internationally recognised brands to UK family attractions, innovative catering companies and academic venues, the awards are set to be hotly contested.

Now in their fourth consecutive year, the CHS Awards provide hotels and venues with a fantastic opportunity to showcase their facilities, and are open to all types of hotels and venues.

The Awards are judged by an independent panel of over fifty event professionals from leading agencies throughout the UK.

Emma Cartmell, Chief Executive Office at CHS Group said:

“We were inundated with nominations from a huge range of organisations big and small – which is testament to the wealth of talent and enthusiasm of the industry. Congratulations to all of our brilliant nominees and we hope to see you all on the 31st May.”

• THE SHORTLIST:
  Best International Venue
  Grand Hotel HUIS TER DUIN
  Maritim Hotels
  NH Hotels Group
  San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice
  Sandals & Beaches Resorts
  Sir Hotels Group
• Best Use of Technological Advancements
  Adia
  Horizon Leeds
  Pullman London St Pancras
  Well Met at Leeds Beckett University
  Waternook Lakeside Accommodation
• Industry Personality of the Year (Supplier/Hotel/Venue)
  Faye Banwell, The Hague Convention Bureau
  Chris Ford, Accor Hotels
  Kevan Holland, Trident Hospitality
  Sharon Jezeph, Jurys Inns
  Gill Moulden, Moulden Marketing
  Martin Stephens, Off Limits Group
  Andrew Woods, Millenium Hotels
• Industry Personality of the Year (Agency)
  Sylvain Boutieller | nexusvenue
  Andy Hammond | Event Elite Connections
  Nick Milas | Blueline Events
  Kerry Walsh | Hatch Events
  Carol Ann Whitehead | The Zebra Partnership
  Jo Wilson | Ace Bookings
• Best Academic Venue
  Chicheley Hall
  College Court Conference Centre & Hotel
  Nottingham Conference Centre
  The Royal Society
  The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues
  University of Leeds
  Well Met at Leeds Beckett University
• Best Auditorium
  Cheltenham Racecourse
  De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre and Orchard Hotel
  Millennium Point
  ODEON
  Pullman London St Pancras
  The Lowry
  The Stoller Hall
  Williams Conference Centre
• Best Onsite Leisure Facilities
  Bovey Caste – Part of the Eden Hotel Collection
  Brandon Hall Hotel & Spa
  Centre Parcs Conference and Events
  Clayton Crown Hotel
  Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
  The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
  Waternook Lakeside Accommodation
• Best Independent Venue
  Coombe Abbey Hotel
  Horizon Leeds
  Sopwell House
  The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
  The Lowry
  Tewkesbury Park
  Thestudioglasgow
  Unique Venues of Birmingham
  Well Met at Leeds Beckett University
  Victoria Warehouse
• Best Venue Communication
  Clayton Crown Hotel
  Victoria Warehouse
• Best Onsite Audio Visual
  Butlin’s Conference & Events
  De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre & Orchard Hotel
  Horizon Leeds
  Tewkesbury Park
  Well Met at Leeds Beckett University
  Williams Conference Centre
• Best Outside Catering Company
  Beales Gourmet Catering
  Dine Events
  Grape and Grain Catering Co.
  Mr Flavour Events
  The Meat Thief
• Best Green / Sustainable Venue
  Brockholes
  MEETinLEEDS
  MTC Events
  Manchester Metropolitan University
  ORTUS
  One Aldwych Hotel
• Best UK Representation of a UK Venue
  Castle Hotel Windsor – MGallery by Sofitel
  Mallory Court – Eden Hotel Collection
  The Principal York
  Trident Hospitality Consultants Ltd
  Victoria Warehouse
• Best UK Representation of an International Venue / Destination
  Avenue Sales
  Conventions Malta
  hotel republic
  Moulden Marketing
  Rotterdam Partners and The Hague Convention Bureau
  Sandals & Beaches Resorts
• Best Large Conference/Exhibition Space
  Cheltenham Racecourse
  DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
  Hilton London Bankside
  Jurys Hinckley Island Hotel and Conference Venue
  Lancashire Cricket Club
  Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
  The Principal Manchester
  Williams Conference Centre
• Best Unusual Event Space
  Alton Towers Resort
  Big Chief Tipis
  Coombe Abbey Hotel
  Magna
  National Railway Museum
  The Jockey Club – Aintree Racecourse
  Villa Park, Home of Aston Villa Football Club
  Victoria Warehouse
• Best External Event Space
  Butlin’s Conferences & Events
  Cheltenham Racecourse
  Drayton Manor
  Fairmont St Andrews
  Nottingham Conferences
  The Coniston Hotel County Estate & Spa
  The Jockey Club – Aintree Racecourse
  Towcester Racecourse
• Best Welcome Guest Experience
  Brandon Hall Hotel & Spa
  Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
  Pullman London St Pancras
  Seaham Hall
  Sopwell House
  Tewkesbury Park
  The Principal York
  The Queens Hotel
  Williams Conference Centre
• Best Bedroom
  Coombe Abbey Hotel
  Grays Court
  Influential
  Manor by the Lake
  Oakley Hall Hotel
  Oulton Hall Hotel & Spa
  The Principal York
  Waternook Lakeside Accommodation
• Best Launch Event
  Jurys Inn Manchester
  Magna
  Manchester Hall
  Oakley Hall Hotel
  Unique Venues Birmingham
  Victory Services Club
• Best Boardroom / Small Meeting Room
  Fairmont St Andrews
  INNSIDE by Melia Manchester
  Horizon Leeds
  Tewkesbury Park
  The Principal Manchester
  The Principal York
  The Studio Manchester
  Well Met at Leeds Beckett University