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IOH Annual Awards 2026: Liz Smith-Mills FIH FBICSc

IOH Annual Awards 2026: Liz Smith-Mills FIH FBICSc

    Yorkshire UKHA Committee member and long-time member Liz Smith-Mills FIH FBICSc was shortlisted for the Institute of Hospitality Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award 2026 – Sponsored by Miele Professional. Liz was supported by Lisa Williams UKHA National Chair and Janet Thompson Yorkshire & NE Chair for the ceremony at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London on 15th June 2026. Liz was honoured to stand with the other nominees, and only woman! A shortlisting in itself says a great deal about her standing, experience, resilience and ambition in the hospitality industry. Well done Liz and thank you for your outstanding contribution.

    IOHThe Awards

    These prestigious awards recognise excellence across professional development, leadership and inclusion - celebrating individuals, teams and organisations that are shaping the future of hospitality both in the UK and internationally.

    What stands out most is not just the volume, but the quality.

    The individuals, teams and organisations shortlisted represent the very best of hospitality, demonstrating real commitment to professional development, people, and raising standards across the industry.

    IOH_26Liz Smith-Mills FIH and FBICSc - shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry

    Liz has been a UKHA member and intrinsic part of the UKHA Yorkshire committee for many years. This year she is taking a key role in organising and promoting the annual Summer Ball, hosted this year by the Yorkshire region. Liz is a respected and experienced Independent Hotel Consultant with a long history of working in the hospitality industry in 4 and 5* hotel environments world wide. Skilled in Housekeeping Management, New Openings, Mystery Guest Audits, Training and Mentoring, she is also a Guardian / Volunteer member and Ambassador for Hospitality Action and Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality.

    Liz's Previous Awards

    • Winner- at The Goring Hotel 1990
    • Catey Housekeeping Award winner 1991
    • People 1st Top 100 Women listing 2010 for most influential women in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
    • MARCHE Special acheivement award 2013
    • BICSc Outstanding Contribution to the Cleaning Industry award 2017
    • Shortlisted for Institute of Hospitality Outstanding Contribution award 2025
    • Winner of HHH Outstanding Contribution Award 2025
    • Shortlisted for Institute of Hospitality Outstanding Contribution award 2026
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