The Burnt Chef Project, which champions mental health support within the industry, has announced the return of its hugely successful ‘Hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes Awards’. Returning for a second year, the awards recognize individuals and businesses that have gone above and beyond to place mental health at the forefront of their organizational values.
The aim of The Burnt Chef Project is to reduce the stigma around mental health in the hospitality industry, globally. Since 2019, the not-for-profit organization has created dedicated support services and fundraisers for the topic that has made good mental health in hospitality a priority.
Seven unique categories
The Burnt Chef Project is again looking for those individuals and businesses who have joined them in prioritizing well-being and mental health in their ‘Mental Health Heroes’ 2025 awards. Featuring seven unique categories, encouraging nominations from like-minded people and businesses, the awards look to recognise those who have taken exceptional steps in the past 12 months to champion wellbeing and mental health support in their organization or the wider industry.
Seven award categories are open for nominations:
- Best Mental Health in the Workplace Strategy
- Most Inspiring Leader
- Most Inspiring Wellbeing Champion/Peer
- Unsung Hero
- Inspirational Story
- Outstanding Impact in Catering Education
- Ambassador of the Year Award
Nominations are open until 16 February 2025, with the shortlist announced at the end of April 2025. Final judging will take place in May by a panel of hospitality experts and those working in the sector of mental health and wellbeing. The winners of each category will then be announced in a fun and exciting evening of celebration in the first week of June 2025. Each finalist will be recognized with an exclusive ‘Mental Health Hero’ badge, as well as a fun-filled awards ceremony that provides the opportunity to share the experience with the wider hospitality community.
“As a sector built on people, hospitality thrives when its teams are supported, valued, and empowered,” says Kris Hall, CEO and founder of The Burnt Chef Project. “The Mental Health Heroes Awards shine a light on those individuals and businesses who are breaking down stigmas and championing mental health as a core value. It’s an honour to celebrate their dedication and inspire others to follow suit, helping to create a healthier, more sustainable future for our industry.”
Further details:
To find out more and to nominate an individual or business, please visit http://www.theburntchefawards.com/. To find out more about the work done by The Burnt Chef Project, please visit www.theburntchefproject.com.
