Housekeeping Excellence Across NI Celebrated at Annual Awards

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) has celebrated the success of its 14th annual Housekeeping Awards

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) has celebrated the success of its 14th annual Housekeeping Awards, honouring contributions of housekeeping teams and individuals across the region. This year’s event introduced a new format, featuring fresh challenges and categories to showcase the skills, dedication and teamwork essential to the hospitality industry.

Vicky Green, President of NIHF, said:

“The Housekeeping Awards are a highlight of our calendar, providing a platform to recognise and reward the remarkable efforts of housekeeping professionals. The introduction of new individual and team competitions this year ensured a comprehensive celebration of the talent within our industry.”

The competition featured two major categories: the Housekeeping Team of the Year, judged through a surprise inspection of the premises, and the Housekeeper of the Year, assessed during a dedicated evaluation day.

The assessment day took place at room2 Belfast Hometel, where participants demonstrated their expertise and commitment to excellence. The winners were announced at a prestigious awards dinner on 19th March 2025 at La Mon Hotel in Belfast. Hosted by Cool FM’s Rebecca McKinney, the event welcomed leading industry professionals and supporters for an evening of celebration and recognition.

Winners: 

Hotels with under 75 rooms:

Winner: Belmore Court & Motel

Runner-up: Bushmills Inn Hotel

Third place: Bishop’s Gate Hotel

Hotels with 75-149 rooms:

Winner: Titanic Hotel Belfast

Joint Runner-up: Ten Square Hotel

Joint Runner-up: Maldron Belfast International Airport

Hotels with 150 rooms and over:

Winner: Holiday Inn Belfast

Runner-up: Room2 Belfast

Third place: Hilton Belfast

Housekeeper of the Year:

Winner: Neringa Deikute, Slieve Donard

Runner-up: Anita Czup-Jaczewska, Holiday Inn Belfast

Third place: Piotr Irytowski, Malmaison Belfast

The awards dinner featured a drinks reception, a three-course meal and entertainment, celebrating the dedication and achievements of housekeeping professionals.

This year’s competition was supported by Tourism Northern Ireland, Bunzl Rafferty Guest Amenities, Linencare, King Koil Beds and Bath Fitter.

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