Red Carnation Hotels Group financial controller takes top prize at 2009 BAHA Awards

21st December 2009, 10:00am

The winner of the prestigious British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA) ‘Hospitality Accountant of the Year 2009’ award is Andy Thomas, group financial controller for Red Carnation Hotels.

In the presence of 258 guests at the 2009 BAHA Annual Christmas Awards Luncheon held at Radisson Edwardian's The May Fair Hotel in Stratton Street, London, Andy Thomas was presented with his award, an engraved cut-glass trophy.

Nominations for this award category, put forward by Members of BAHA to the BAHA Council, had to have: an exemplary track record; be willing to train and lead their staff; be totally dedicated to the hospitality industry, with the intention of remaining in the profession; demonstrate strong attention to detail; keep abreast of current codes of practice; and command respect within the hospitality sector and wider business community.

Corporate Employer of the Year 2009 was awarded to Principal Hayley Hotels and Conference Venues; and Individual Property Employer of the Year was won by the Lancaster London hotel.

BAHA Overall Student of the Year Award 2009 went to Gary McQueen, Cluster Finance Manager with Jarvis Hotels at the Ramada Ayr Hotel, Ayr in Scotland.

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