People Awards finalists unveiled ahead of ceremony

Event celebrates individuals in hospitality industry

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THE Chester Hospitality Association has revealed the finalists for the People Awards for 2025, the winners of which will be announced later this month.

The awards, in association with Chester Race Company, Horseradish and Saffron Vanilla, are a chance to celebrate the talented individuals at the heart of Chester's bustling hospitality industry.

The event is a chance to shine a light on and honour the unsung heroes who demonstrate passion, dedication and commitment in the local hospitality industry.

Steven Hesketh, chair of Chester Hospitality Association, said: "This is the third year for these awards and once again we have seen some fantastic nominations which our independent panel of judges have found to be very inspirational, with an extremely high standard demonstrated.

"The People Awards give us a chance to highlight exceptional individuals and teams who fuel our industry. This year’s shortlist features over 65 finalists which is testament to our thriving hospitality sector.

"The awards also support two fantastic charities, Hospitality Action and Share Chester, and we aim to raise in excess of £10,000 for good causes through the event."

There are 14 categories this year including Rising Star, Unsung Hero, Front and Heart of House Awards, Chef of the Year and Top Team to name a few. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, June 26 at Chester Racecourse.