Bristol’s hospitality heroes have been honoured in a glittering gala to celebrate those whose professionalism and hard work has brought such benefit to the city.
The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) has hosted its eighth Night of the Stars gala at Ashton Gate Stadium to celebrate excellence, dedication and the achievements of hospitality teams throughout the city.
Image: Bristol Night of the Stars 2026
The evening also raised almost £3,000 for The Grand Appeal which supports Bristol’s Children Hospital.
BHA Chair Adam Flint said: “Night of the Stars isn’t just about the awards, it’s about recognising the passion, hard work and resilience that so many people bring to what they do.
“The past year has brought about many challenges in the industry, but as an organisation, we have stuck together to partner across many platforms and share our voice.
“It was a pleasure to honour those who have raised the bar, who have lifted others up, and made a real, positive, difference to the city’s hospitality sector.”
Around 400 people, representing some 25 hotels, attended the event and there was even a surprise appearance by Paddington Bear.
But the real stars of the evening were the finalists and winners of nine awards, who have done so much in support of their sector.
Adam added: “It was an amazing night and I must say a huge thank you to our sponsors. Without their valuable support, the Night of the Stars could not happen, and it has become such an important part of our annual calendar, bringing the sector together and celebrating success.”
Helen Haskell, Head of Fundraising for The Grand Appeal, said: “It was so lovely to be involved in the Night of the Stars event, everyone was so friendly and generous, and it was really nice to see how much winning the awards meant to everyone.
“We raised nearly £3,000 from the raffle, which is incredible, and we’d like to thank everyone for all their support.”
The money will go towards a new Patients Hotel which is being built close to the hospital.
To find out more about the Bristol Hoteliers Association, visit: www.bristol-hoteliers.co.uk
Night of the Stars 2026 Award Winners
Sales Excellence, sponsored by Sounds Commercial
Winner: Valeria Lopez, The Bristol Hotel. Runner-up: Becky Osla, Devere Tortworth Court Hotel.
Hotel Bright Ideas & Best Innovation, sponsored by WGC
Winner: Owen Biggins, Clevedon Hall Hotel. Runner-up: Ged Searle, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport Hotel.
ESG Award, sponsored by Bristol BID and Visit West
Winner: HIVE & ESG Committee, Devere Tortworth Court Hotel. Runner-up: The CARE Team, DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre Hotel.
Chef of the Year, sponsored by The City of Bristol College
Winner: Kathy Sin Cheung, Aztec Hotel & Spa. Runner-up: Agata Skrobisz-Jaakiewicz, DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre Hotel.
Rising Star Award, sponsored by Bristol Airport
Winner: Sam Lambert, Devere Tortworth Court Hotel. Runner-up: Kieran Farthing, The Bristol Hotel.
Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Molson Coors
Winner: Becky Harris, DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre Hotel. Runner-up: Ann Marie Johnson, The Bristol Hotel.
Employee of the Year – Heart of House, sponsored by Johnsons Hotel Linen
Winner: Liliana Acunzo Vitelli, Devere Tortworth Court Hotel. Runner-up: Mamadu Djam Djalo, Leonardo Hotel.
Employee of the Year – Front of House, sponsored by Ashton Gate Stadium
Winner: Emily Dancey, Cadbury House Hotel. Runner-up: Amy Williams, Devere Tortworth Court Hotel.
Team of the Year, sponsored by ACF Events
Winner: The Kitchen Team, Bristol Royal Marriott Hotel. Runner-up: The HR Team, DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre Hotel.
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