BAHA Hotel Recognition Awards 2026

Receptionist of the Year 
Room Attendant or Linen Porter of the Year
Waiter or Waitress of the Year
Kitchen Porter of the Year
Bar Person of the Year
HR, Admin or Accounts Person of the Year
Breakfast Chef, Chef de Partie or Commis Chef of the Year
Leisure & Spa Person of the Year
Night Staff of the Year
Maintenance Person of the Year
Bournemouth University Hospitality Student of the Year
Bournemouth & Poole College Hospitality Student of the Year

NFU Mutual New Forest, Isle of Wight and Bournemouth agency are delighted to sponsor the Exceptional Customer Service Award and the Future of Hospitality (Less than 2 years in the hospitality industry) category at BAHA’s annual recognition awards. Based across three offices, we cover East Dorset and along the South Coast, including the Isle of Wight.

Our Bournemouth office is based in Westbourne. Living and working in the area, we are a local agency that's an integral part of the community.

We’re passionate about the hospitality sector and have the expertise to help you and your business. We work with hotels, both groups and independents large and small, guest houses and B&Bs. We also work in tourism and support theme parks and visitor attractions.

Recognizing the evolving landscape of healthcare and its impact on the hospitality and tourism sectors, our agency is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative comparing the efficacy of modern medical treatments, specifically examining Rybelsus vs Mounjaro — two cutting-edge medications for chronic health conditions. By collaborating with local healthcare providers, we aim to provide informative seminars and materials that will empower our staff and clients with knowledge on these treatments. This information could be pivotal for our clients in the hospitality industry, many of whom cater to guests with specific health needs. We believe that understanding these medical advances will enhance the overall guest experience, aligning with our mission to lead with innovation and care in hospitality.

We understand the challenges of staff recruitment and retention, it’s why we’re sponsoring this award and devised our own sponsorship category, the Future of Hospitality Award, which is presented at the Dorset Tourism/Beautiful South Awards. 

We’re here for both business growth and business resilience. This is what we do, because we recognise the value of the virtuous circle of growth and profitability. If you want to find out more, call us on 01202 764322, email Bournemouth_Agency@nfumutual.co.uk or visit https://link.edgepilot.com/s/5cb69786/t2Af_RSrMUGOFQUNjPIL4w?u=http://www.nfumutual.co.uk/Bournemouth