Receptionist Awards – Finalists 2023

Thank you to all those that took part in the assessment day. Another fun day and a challenge as always for the judges.

These are the finalists across all three categories. Each finalist will receive ONE free ticket for the Gala Dinner and Awards in the Waterfoot Hotel, Derry-Londonderry on 26th April 2023.

Additional places at £75 inc VAT each can be booked by using this online form: https://nihf.formstack.com/forms/receptionist_dinner or by contacting the Federation on 028 9077 6635 or by emailing [email protected]. The Gala Dinner is a black tie event.

Individual finalists are called for a further interview on Wednesday 29th March in the Clayton Hotel Belfast. Please note the interview times below and ensure you arrive on the second floor of the hotel about 10 minutes before your allocated time. Please wear your normal uniform. No other preparation is required.

Most Promising Receptionist

Please attend for a further interview in the Clayton Hotel on Wednesday 29th March at the time noted below.

Receptionist of the Year

Please attend for a further interview in the Clayton Hotel on Wednesday 29th March at the time noted below.

Reception Team of the Year

These are the finalists after multiple rounds of telephone mystery shopping. A mystery guest will now stay at each finalist in order to arrive at a winning team.

The Receptionist Awards are supported by Tourism Northern Ireland, Guestline, Net Affinity, Insight6, Derry City & Strabane District Council and Life: One Great Adventure.

For those receptionists seeking accommodation in Derry-Londonderry we have secured a special rate as follows (subject to availability):

Waterfoot Hotel – £70 B&B per room based on two sharing (booking details to follow)