Burnt Chef announces return of Mental Health Heroes Awards

The Burnt Chef Project has announced the launch of Hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes Awards, returning for a second year in 2025. 

The Burnt Chef Project champions mental health support within hospitality, reducing the stigma around mental health in the industry. The non-profit organisation has been creating dedicated support services and fundraisers for the cause since 2019. 

Now, The Burnt Chef Project is looking for individuals and businesses that have championed wellbeing and mental health for the 2025 awards, which will feature nine categories. The charity is seeking nominations to recognise those who have taken exceptional steps to champion wellbeing and mental health support in their organisation or the wider industry in the last 12 months. 

The categories that are open to nominations are:

• Best Mental Health in the Workplace Strategy
• Most Inspiring Leader
• Most Inspiring Wellbeing Champion/Peer
• Unsung Hero
• Inspirational Story
• Outstanding Impact in Catering Education
• Ambassador of the Year Award

Nominations are open until 16 February, with the shortlist announced at the end of April. Final judging will take place in May, conducted by a panel of hospitality experts and mental health and wellbeing professionals.

The winners of each category will then be announced in an evening of celebration in the first week of June, while each finalist will be recognised with an exclusive ‘Mental Health Hero’ badge.

The Burnt Chef Project founder and CEO Kris Hall comments: “As a sector built on people, hospitality thrives when its teams are supported, valued and empowered. The Mental Health Heroes Awards shine a light on those individuals and businesses who are breaking down stigmas and championing mental health as a core value. It's an honour to celebrate their dedication and inspire others to follow suit, helping to create a healthier, more sustainable future for our industry.”

To find out more and to nominate an individual or business, please visit http://www.theburntchefawards.com/.

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