Having championed mental health support and worked tirelessly to reduce the stigma around mental health in hospitality on a global stage, The Burnt Chef Project is now recognising those individuals and businesses who’ve gone the extra mile with an all-new awards ceremony.

Rewarding those spearheading wellbeing and placing mental health at the forefront of their organisational values, The Burnt Chef Project is launching its Hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes Awards which feature eight unique categories and is encouraging nominations from hospitality individuals and businesses that have taken exceptional steps in the past twelve months.

Held in association with headline partner, Talent Hive, The Burnt Chef Project’s Hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes Awards will take place during the glitz and glamour of the Love Hospitality Gala Dinner, on 25th March 2024, the first evening of HRC 2024, at ExCel London. Joining hundreds of the hospitality industry’s most influential individuals, the finalists will be treated to a showstopping evening of celebration, where the winners will be announced.

Nominations close on 20th January 2024 with a shortlist being announced in early February. Category winners will be recognised with an exclusive ‘Mental Health Hero’ badge, as well as enjoying an opportunity to share their experience with the wider hospitality community.

Award Categories 

  • Best Mental Health in the Workplace Strategy (SME)
  • Best Mental Health in the Workplace Strategy (Large)
  • Most Inspiring Leader
  • Most Inspiring Wellbeing Champion/Peer
  • Unsung Hero
  • Inspirational Story
  • Outstanding Impact in Catering Education
  • Ambassador of the Year Award 2023

To find out more and to nominate an individual or business, please visit: theburntchefawards.com/