The ten finalists for this year’s Young Guns competition, which recognises hospitality students who have excelled in their work placement, have been announced.
Now in their ninth year, the awards offer the two winners the chance to attend the Catering & Hospitality Forum on board cruise ship Arcadia between 17-20 June.
Whilst on board, the winners will receive a thorough mentoring during an intensive two-day immersion into the hospitality industry. They will be chosen by a panel of judges (see below) in London on March 12.
The finalists:
Daniel Wills and Suzanna Hunt from University College Birmingham
David Mills and Chris Keeble from Bournemouth University
Vida Forsyth from Leeds Metropolitan University
Fiona Stewart, James Taylor and Amelieke Verwiel from Oxford Brookes University
Emma Rundle from University of Plymouth
Lynsey Milner from Sheffield Hallam University
The judging panel:
Anne Pierce, chief executive, Springboard UK (chair)
Amanda Afiya, web editor, Caterersearch
Mat Baker, director of foodservice, Premier Foods
Damian Clarkson, managing director, Red Snapper Events
Henry Dimbleby, chief executive, Leon Restaurants
John Campbell, head of food & beverage, The Vineyard at Stockcross
Sean Wheeler, group director of people development, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin
Tim West, chief executive, Lexington Catering
Lyn Weimer, people development director, Virgin Limited Edition
Michele Young, retail & brands rirector, BB's Coffee and Muffins
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By Daniel Thomas
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