Hannah Pike, receptionist at the Shannon Springs Hotel, has been announced as the 2023/24 Irish Hotels Federation Shannon Branch ‘Employee of the Year’ at a special awards lunch in the Clayton Hotel, Limerick.
Fifteen nominees from hotels and guesthouses across Limerick, North Tipperary and Clare were recognised and celebrated for outstanding contributions to their workplace this year.
SHAPING BRIGHTER FUTURES
Congratulating Hannah on the award, IHF Shannon Branch Chair, Darren Harding said the judges highlighted her professionalism, maturity and adaptability when selecting her as the winner.
At the event, IHF President, Denyse Campbell spoke about the importance of recognising excellence, and ‘Shaping Brighter Futures’ for people in the sector by supporting future leaders and keeping teams motivated with opportunities for career progression and development.
PROGRESSION TO NATIONAL AWARDS
Hannah started her hospitality career in the Shannon Springs Hotel’s Accommodation Department in 2021 before moving to the Restaurant and Bar in the summer of 2022, and then to her current role in reception in early 2023. In each role, Hannah quickly adapted and excelled, increasing her knowledge of the hotel’s various operations and departments. Next September, Hannah plans to apply to the Shannon College of Hotel Management.
IHF Shannon Branch extends its gratitude to the expert judging panel comprised of Bernadette Enright (Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) and Andrew Keane (Harbour Hotel), who had the difficult job of selecting a winner from the nominees.
The members of the IHF Shannon Branch now wish Hannah the very best of luck as she goes on to represent them at the upcoming National IHF Employee of the Year Awards which will be held during the IHF’s Annual Conference in February 2024.
