The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2024 - Enter Now!
The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards are open for entry! The awards recognise and reward the efforts and dedication shown by the catering, hospitality and events teams at UK stadium venues. There are 14 different categories available to enter, including two new. All categories are judged independently by industry experts.
The awards will close for entry in March, with the results announced at the prestigious awards evening on 4th July 2024. The 17th annual awards will be hosted at Elland Road, home of Leeds United Football Club. Over 400 guests from stadium venues across the UK will be welcomed to experience fine dining, awards ceremony, followed by onsite after party until 4am.
The 2024 Categories
*NEW* Above & Beyond Recognition Award
Sponsored by Taste Beverages
This award recognises those individuals or teams 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 – Judged by independent panel of judges
*NEW* Stadium Event of the Year Award
Sponsored by Rational UK
This award recognises the very best stadium event held in the last year. Judges are specifically looking for a stadium venue which has displayed exceptional venue facilities and outstanding guest experiences – Judged by independent panel of judges
Non-Matchday Mystery Shopper Award
Sponsored by Chefs & Events Staffing
This award is based on a mystery shopper corporate/business event sales enquiry call and follow up correspondence, which will be made during Spring 2024 – Judged by VCA Consulting UK
Matchday Sales Team of the Year Award
Sponsored by iVvy Venues
This award recognises the very best matchday sales team in UK stadium venues. Entries will demonstrate strategies for growth, brave new ideas, and overcoming challenges – Judged by independent panel of judges
Non-Matchday Sales Team of the Year Award
Sponsored by Special Occasion Linen
This award recognises the very best non-matchday sales team in UK stadium venues. Entries will demonstrate strategies for growth, new ideas for unique and different events, creative use of their spaces, and overcoming challenges – Judged by independent panel of judges
Best Retail Catering Award
Sponsored by Rollover Hotdogs
This award recognises the best retail catering teams at stadia across the UK. This team will demonstrate commercial growth, high quality food offerings or proactive sustainability improvements – Judged by independent panel of judges
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 – Judged by independent panel of judges
Chef Team of the Year Award
Sponsored by Chef Works & Bragard
A live theatre chef competition at the HRC Event. Chef teams have 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 – Judged by Salon Culinaire
Visiting Rugby Directors Award
This award is voted for by Directors at each rugby club. They are asked to consider the welcome, service and catering when casting their votes – Judged by Rugby Club Directors
Visiting Football Directors Award
Sponsored by fcbusiness
This award is voted for by Directors at each football club. They are asked to consider the welcome, service and catering when casting their votes – Judged by Football Club Directors
Matchday Hospitality Awards
Small Stadium – Sponsor TBC
Medium Stadium – Sponsor TBC
Large Stadium – Sponsored by ACME
Experienced chef and hospitality experts attend your venue to try out your 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 – Judged by industry experts with over 20 years experience in the chef and hospitality industries.
Overall Matchday Hospitality Award
By entering the Matchday Hospitality Award, your venue will also be submitted into the Overall Matchday Hospitality Award, which competes all venues against all, regardless of size.
Image: Award Winners 2022
