FEDHASA is proud to announce the official nominees for the 2nd Annual FEDHASA Hospitality Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership across South Africa’s dynamic hospitality industry.
This year’s nominees reflect the depth of talent and dedication within the sector, with professionals spanning hotels, tourism, food and beverage, technology, and wellness — all contributing to elevating the guest xperience
and shaping the future of hospitality.
Lee-Anne Singer, Board Member of FEDHASA Cape and Judge of the Awards, commented:
“The standard of entries this year has been nothing short of exceptional. What stands out is not only operational
excellence, but the passion and commitment to people, sustainability, and innovation. These nominees truly
represent the heartbeat of our industry, and we are proud to recognise their contribution to hospitality in South
Africa.”
View all nominees HERE.
Nominees
Hospitality Consultant of the Year sponsored by StayNTouch
- Jacoline Wentzel — The Spa Warehouse
- Ronethea Daniels — Apple Seed
- Theresa Prins — Revenue Resolutions
Revenue & Distribution Manager of the Year sponsored by The Access Group
- Eddie Venter — Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate
- Lizet Bossut — Revenue Resolutions
- Theresa Prins — Revenue Resolutions
Sales & Marketing Professional of the Year
- Kyle Dewar — Singer Group
- Tricia Wood — Profitroom
- Yvette Archer — Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate
Front Office Manager of the Year
- Dylan White — The Oyster Box Hotel
- Jason Powell — Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa
- Naide Figueira Henriques — Pisces Diving Sodwana Bay
Concierge of the Year
- Kishan Gokul — The Oyster Box Hotel
- Masood Sadulla — Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa
- Muchi Gubwe — Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
Executive Housekeeper of the Year
- Enara Muza — The Silo Hotel
- Magdalena Bobotoni — Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa
- Michelle Kocke — The Oyster Box Hotel
Beverage Professional of the Year (Sommelier/Mixologist)
- Ayanda Magele — Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa
- Bekithemba Moyo — Blue Wave Mobile Bar
- Calvin Coetzee — Asara Wine Estate and Hotel
Meetings & Event Manager of the Year
- Deidre Jordaan — DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town
- Deidre Raubenheimer — University of Cape Town (Connect.Meet.Collaborate)
- Jayd Baptie — The Oyster Box Hotel
Chef of the Year sponsored by Bryte
- Christo Pretorius — The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
- Matthew Foxon — Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa
- Vusi Mbatha — Kruger Shalati and Kruger Station
Digital Innovation & Technology Professional of the Year sponsored by The Access Group
- Eben Marais — Semper Property Management Systems
- Jose Soares — The Capital Hotel Group
- Luke Naidoo — The Oyster Box Hotel
Finance Professional of the Year
- Leslie Heaven — The Oyster Box Hotel
- Louise Waddicor — The Silo Hotel
- Vee de Freitas — The Peninsula All Suite Hotel
Talent Manager of the Year sponsored by TBCSA
- Evita Plaatjie — Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa
- Lee-Anne Burrows — Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
- Nicky Farmer — The Silo Hotel
Sustainability & ESG Professional of the Year sponsored by Santam
- Annalize Thiart — ANNABeleef
- Jan Hattingh — The Oyster Box Hotel
- Sonica Matthee — Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate
Spa & Wellness Manager of the Year
- Joanne Lyons — The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
- Shumelyne Lungu — Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate
- Youla Bartonik — The Silo Hotel
Leader of the Year sponsored by Motsamayi
- Candice Magen — Abroadscope
- George Cohen — Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa
- Luis Pinheiro — The Silo Hotel
General Manager of the Year sponsored by Ankerdata & RoomPriceGenie
- Francois Stremmelaar — Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate
- Renato Lardelli — Century City Conference Centre and Hotels
- Yuri De Villiers — Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Trailblazer Award
- Candice Magen — Abroadscope Group
- Lance Gibbons — SA Chef Media
- Pamela Niemand — Executive Apartment Hotel Group
- Stan Montsho — Department of Tourism
Rising Star (Under 30 – Any Function)
- Ashwin Ryan — Saxon Hotel Villas and Spa
- Simpe Jonas — The Silo Hotel
- Thanaa Norodien — Singer Group
Awards Ceremony
The winners will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony taking place at:
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town on 15 April 2026.
The evening promises to be a celebration of excellence, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and rising
stars within the hospitality sector.
Tickets & Further Information
Tickets for the awards are now available.To secure your seat and be part of this unforgettable evening, please visit: awards.fedhasa.co.za
