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Over 130 guests attended a virtual event to celebrate the achievements across the business. The ceremony was hosted by TV personality Ben Fogle, who praised winners across the 12 categories.

Catherine Roe, chief executive of Elior UK, said: “Congratulations to all of our winners. In what has been a difficult year, your hard work, innovation and passion has shone through in your efforts to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

“From driving fast-paced change in the wake of unprecedented business challenges to taking a proactive, passionate approach in improving the wellbeing of children in schools, these awards recognise a broad spectrum of achievements across the business, highlighting what Elior is all about."

The Elior Awards for Excellence winners included:

• Star Site – Villa Real School, Durham (Taylor Shaw), didn’t just focus on providing a daily meal but the team is involved in enhancing pupil well being and development.
• You Made a Difference winner – Paula Blanchard, area manager, Durham Primaries (Taylor Shaw) gave up her own time during the school summer holidays to provide food provisions for children on free school meals in a school where they were in danger of having no nutritional food during that time.
• Shining Star (Support Services) –Claire Robson, area trainer, Durham Primaries (Taylor Shaw) who personally drove an initiative to raise the awareness levels of healthy eating in packed lunch boxes, by developing a simple traffic light system.
• Inspiring Leadership award – Lin Ridings, operations director, Taylor Shaw who was praised by her team and management for setting clear goals and taking the time to explain her vision, as well as for her kindness and patience.
• Shining Star (Site) – Sharon Butterfield, mobile chef manager, Durham Primaries (Taylor Shaw) who has created a positive work culture and worked hard to drive innovation.