The Belfry triumphs with plethora of prestigious award wins
28 October 2024
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in West Midlands, has won an incredible six awards from a string of renowned institutions that recognise excellence in departments spanning the resort.
These include Marketing Team of The Year at the Midlands Marketing Awards. Acknowledging the team’s skill, passion and dedication to elevating The Belfry brand and championing its successes, the award is testament to the team’s ability to push boundaries and craft imaginative campaigns that drive business growth and deliver results.
Bringing home the Excellence in Promoting Careers Award at the HR in Hospitality Awards was the resort’s People Team. With its Art of Hospitality training programme which ensures employees with limited experience but desirable traits have the skills, confidence and support they need to prosper, as well as numerous apprenticeship programmes and work experience placements, The Belfry leads the way in creating opportunities for young people and advocating for careers within the industry.
Securing first place in the UK Kitchen Porter of the Year competition was Leszek Dajnowiczhas, the resort’s Kitchen Porter Manger. The competition, which was singled out by judges this year for the exceptional standard of its entries, pays tribute to those who go above and beyond to support their teams and ensure the smooth operation of professional kitchens.
At the Birmingham Hospitality Association Awards, The Belfry dominated with a remarkable three accolades in one night. Wins included Laura Manuel, the resort’s Sales Support Manager, who was crowned Unsung Hero for her diligence, innovation and care in empowering her team to deliver bespoke events that consistently outshine the competition. The Belfry’s ESG Champions Team was named Sustainability Hero. Comprising of 20 voluntary members from across the resort who are passionate about advancing ESG actions resort-wide, the team was intrinsic to The Belfry securing a Silver Green Tourism Award and becoming GEO certified. Renowned amongst his colleagues for his methodical approach, organised nature and team spirit, Methus Sawangseang (Max), the resort’s Chef de Partie, won the Best Newcomer Award.
Chris Eigelaar, Resort Director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, said: “It is immensely rewarding to see so many of our talented team recognised at these industry-leading awards. Our staff are the heart and soul of the resort, and the sheer volume of award wins we’ve achieved, across so many departments, is testament to their diligence, care and expertise, as well as their determination to provide every guest with an experience like no other. I’m incredibly proud to lead such an ingenuitive, focussed and hardworking team of consummate professionals.”
Located in the heart of the country in Royal Sutton Coldfield, The Belfry is home to more than 300 bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars including 2AA Rosette The Ryder Grill, and 23 versatile meetings and events spaces. This is as well as a leisure club, spa, three internationally recognised golf courses, and an exhilarating Toptracer Driving Range.
For more information, please visit: https://www.thebelfry.com/.
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