The annual Thomas Franks People Awards took place yesterday, and what a fantastic afternoon it was!
A huge thank you to Wycombe Abbey for hosting such a successful and memorable event – a wonderful setting to celebrate the incredible talent and dedication across our teams.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, who truly embody the Thomas Franks spirit of passion, service and excellence:
• Apprentice of the Year: Emily Woollard – Blind Veterans Rustington
• Catering Assistant of the Year: Cerys Sparrowhawk – Begbroke Science Park
• Customer Service Champion: Georgia Harris – Withers
• Head Office Champion: Lizzy Turner – Sales
• Junior Chef of the Year (International): Dulce Pine – St Julian’s School
• Junior Chef of the Year (UK): Josh Sewell – St Swithun’s
• Kitchen Porter of the Year: Giovanni Landino – Wycombe Abbey
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Mauricio Manglicmot – Head Office
• Location Manager of the Year (B&I): Ava-May Ward – ProDrive
• Location Manager of the Year (International): Stefano Piras – QMUL Gozo, Malta
• Location Manager of the Year (School): Lesley Byatt – Newcastle-Under-Lyme School
• Operator of the Year: Tina Marley – North
• Senior Chef of the Year (International): Meghan Partridge – Xabia International College
• Senior Chef of the Year (UK): Artur Pohnke – Dollar Academy
• Team of the Year (B&I): Wolesley Ripon
• Team of the Year (International): GO Malta
• Team of the Year (School): King’s School Gloucester
• Founder’s Award: Lorraine Wright
• Special Recognition Award: Elise Ward
A massive well done to all our winners and nominees for their hard work, creativity, and commitment. You continue to make Thomas Franks proud every day – here’s to another year of excellence!