Receptionist Award Finalists 2026

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 Armagh City Hotel on 13th May 2026.

Additional places at £90 plus 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.

The Gala Dinner is a black tie event. If you would like to make up a table, we have a special offer of £75 plus VAT for 6 or more purchased tickets. Just use the form above or contact us to book.

Individual finalists are called for a further interview on Tuesday 14th April 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 Tuesday 14th April at the time noted below.

Receptionist of the Year

Please attend for a further interview in the Clayton Hotel on Tuesday 14th April 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, Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council and Life Adventure Co.

For those that are staying in Armagh we have a special rate with the Armagh City Hotel as follows:

Single room B&B: £115

Double/Twin room B&B: £135

Triple room B&B: £175

Quadruple room B&B: £215

Bookings can be made directly by contacting hotel via email at: [email protected]