A huge congratulations to the exceptional winners who were selected from this year’s esteemed group of finalists and nominees. Your unwavering dedication, innovative thinking and commitment to excellence have rightfully earned you the highest honours. You have set an incredible standard that will inspire hospitality teams across the country going forward.
We would also like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to all 2024 nominees. While you may not have advanced to the final round, please know that your contribution to the sector helps raise the bar every day. A big thank you to you all.
General Manager Hotel
Chris Godenir ｜ The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel
Ian Laughland ｜ City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
General Manager Restaurant
Gabrielle Roland | Century City Conference Centre and Hotels
Anika de Jongh | The Silo Hotel
Manager of the Year: Business Support
David Masawi-McCann ｜ The Silo Hotel
Thenashree Naidoo ｜ Durban ICC
Facilities Manager of the Year
Jannie Roos | Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts
Sean Brougham-Cook | The Silo Hotel
Raymond Cripps | City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Executive Housekeeper of the Year
Enara Muza ｜ The Silo Hotel
Rashieda Witbooi ｜ Hotel Verde Cape Town
Hospitality Technology Provider
Profitroom ｜ Profitroom
Ankerdata ｜ Ankerdata
Front of House Manager of the Year
Deborah Naicker ｜ ANEW Hotel Hilton
Chelsea Chetty ｜ Century City Conference Centre and Hotels
Young Professional of the Year
Kirsty Jamieson ｜ Protea Hotel by Marriott Nelspruit
Nosipho Dinwa ｜ African Association of Women in Tourism and Hospitality
Leader of the Year
Denise Stubbs ｜ Thokozani Wines
Mike Vroom ｜ Newmark Hotels
Sustainability
David Pollock ｜ Hotel Verde Cape Town
Julia Cheetham ｜ Weeva
Shared Prosperity (ED)
Michelle Page & Shireen Onia｜ Service Gurus
Raphael Paterniti ｜ Openwine
Culinary Excellence
Clinton Bonhomme | Durban ICC
Trevor Boyd | City Lodge Hotel Bryanston
Food and Beverage Manager of the Year
Anika De Jongh | The Silo Hotel
Tiaan Schultz | Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts
