We are delighted to announce that our Hospitality Against Homelessness campaign has been recognised at the 2020 British Institute of Innkeeping National Innovation Awards winning the “Hospitality Support Programme” Award.

The award was presented to Only A Pavement Away in partnership with Yummy Pub Co and Paul Pavli to recognise the fantastic achievements made through the campaign during this summer’s lockdown which saw a total of 55,000 meals, 110,000 drinks, 86,000 snacks, 2,000 Easter eggs as well as stocks of hand sanitizer and shampoo distributed to support 800 homeless people across London. With a total retail value of goods & services provided reaching an estimated 500,000k.

Our sincere thanks go to all the companies who supported with donations and without whom the campaign would have not been possible;

Thomas Franks Ltd, Brakes, Lupa Foods, Billington Food Service, Feel Good Drinks, British Beer & Pub Association, Experience Curators, Fresh Direct, Asahi, Bidfood, Global Medics, KP, Leathams, Nestle, Strand Palace Hotel, Tom Aikens, The Athenaeum, Pret Foundation, Delifrance, Rerusni, Remoli Pasta, Team Pak Consulting.

The National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs) from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have always recognised the best of the best when it comes to training and development in the licensed trade.

Despite the unprecedented challenges faced by the hospitality sector this year, the BII wanted to continue the important recognition that the NITAs bring to those dedicated to excellence in the training and development of their teams and the wider industry.

As the leading membership body for licensees and professionals working in the hospitality sector today, the BII passionately believes that those at the heart of recruitment, retention, development and wellbeing of their teams need to be recognised for the incredible contributions they have made over the last year, and in particular the last 6 months.