Bristol’s thriving hospitality sector will showcase the talents of hotel staff at the annual Night of the Stars awards celebration on February 7 at Bristol Marriot City Centre.

Celebrating the skills which have maintained Bristol’s reputation as one of the major destination cities in the UK, the event awards the efforts of a super talented selection of staff from front of house to chefs and recognises the increasing role Bristol hotels play in the community.

Organised by Bristol Hotelier’s Association, the gala evening features eight categories - and this year’s finalists have faced tougher competition than ever.

Chairman Imran Ali said:

“Bristol’s reputation as a regional hub has brought increasing numbers of business visitors as well as general visitors and resulted in a number of new hotels being built in the city centre, northern and southern fringe.

“The city’s hospitality sector is Bristol’s shop window and provides the first point of contact for people arriving for visits and meetings.

“Night of the Stars is one of the highlights of the city’s business calendar and is an unmissable evening for everybody involved in the hotel and hospitality sector.”

This year’s main Charity partner is Children's Hospice South West.

Categories and finalists:

Unsung Hero of the Year sponsored by Veezu Cars

Wendy Browning - Clevedon Hall

Oliva Watkins - Doubletree by Hilton Bristol North

Philip Saunders - Mercure Bristol Grand

Young Chef of the Year sponsored by Ruby & White

Dylan Jones – The Bristol Hotel

Eliza Brewer - Aztec Hotel and Spa

Mentor of the Year sponsored by Afonwen Linen Services

Abi Belloir- Novotel Bristol

Stephen Smith- Radisson Blu

Community Champion of the Year sponsored by Afonwen Linen Services

Simon Jutsum - Bristol Marriott Royal

Andrea Marsh and Esther Green- Aztec Hotel and Spa

Julia Loveless - Quarter

Front of House of the Year sponsored by Central Facilities Group

Maria Garcia- Bristol Marriott Royal

Aruna Ward - Quarter

Lazar Lazi - De Vere Tortworth Court

Heart of House of the Year sponsored by Central Facilities Group

Sigita Sakauskiene - The Bristol

Daniel Rupa- Doubletree by Hilton Bristol City Centre

Beata Podkowinska - Bristol Marriott City Centre

Rising Star of the Year sponsored by Sounds Commercial

Georgia Talbot- Doubletree by Hilton Bristol City Centre

Orestas Dulinskas - Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre

George Noel - Marriott Bristol City Centre

Lilla Ferencz - Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

Special Recognition Award sponsored by Ekoapp