The winners of the 2025 NIHF Receptionist Awards have been revealed. After months of deliberation, the awards were announced by compere, Kim Kelly, at a glittering awards ceremony on May 21 at The Ebrington Hotel, Derry. The high volume of entries from receptionists across Northern Ireland continues to highlight the immense talent and skill within the profession, as well as the high esteem in which the Awards are held. The winner of the ‘Reception Team of the Year’, supported by Net Affinity, was Tara Lodge in Belfast. Shipquay Boutique Hotel in Derry was awarded second place and The Ebrington Hotel in Derry claimed third place. Meanwhile, the winner of the ‘Most Promising Receptionist’ category was Nataniel Rahn from Crowne Plaza Belfast. The runner-up was Ellie Darcy from Killeavy Castle Estate in Newry. The ‘Most Promising Receptionist’ category was supported by Tourism Northern Ireland. The ‘Receptionist of the Year’ award went to Mairéad McGahan from Shipquay Boutique Hotel in Derry. The runner-up was Shannon Donaldson from The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast and third place went to Leah Clarke from Ten Square Hotel in Belfast. For the first time ever, the competition also awarded two Highly Commended accolades to Lauren Ferguson from Harpers Boutique in Belfast and April Colquhoun from Maldron Hotel Derry. The ‘Receptionist of the Year’ category was supported by Guestline. PICTURED BELOW: From left to right, Nataniel Rahn from Crowne Plaza Belfast, winner of the Most Promising Receptionist category; compere Kim Kelly; Mairéad McGahan from Shipquay Boutique Hotel in Derry, winner of the Receptionist of the Year category and Nicole Hardy from Tara Lodge in Belfast, winner of the Reception Team of the Year category.placeholder image
The winners of the 2025 NIHF Receptionist Awards have been revealed. After months of deliberation, the awards were announced by compere, Kim Kelly, at a glittering awards ceremony on May 21 at The Ebrington Hotel, Derry. The high volume of entries from receptionists across Northern Ireland continues to highlight the immense talent and skill within the profession, as well as the high esteem in which the Awards are held. The winner of the ‘Reception Team of the Year’, supported by Net Affinity, was Tara Lodge in Belfast. Shipquay Boutique Hotel in Derry was awarded second place and The Ebrington Hotel in Derry claimed third place. Meanwhile, the winner of the ‘Most Promising Receptionist’ category was Nataniel Rahn from Crowne Plaza Belfast. The runner-up was Ellie Darcy from Killeavy Castle Estate in Newry. The ‘Most Promising Receptionist’ category was supported by Tourism Northern Ireland. The ‘Receptionist of the Year’ award went to Mairéad McGahan from Shipquay Boutique Hotel in Derry. The runner-up was Shannon Donaldson from The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast and third place went to Leah Clarke from Ten Square Hotel in Belfast. For the first time ever, the competition also awarded two Highly Commended accolades to Lauren Ferguson from Harpers Boutique in Belfast and April Colquhoun from Maldron Hotel Derry. The ‘Receptionist of the Year’ category was supported by Guestline. PICTURED BELOW: From left to right, Nataniel Rahn from Crowne Plaza Belfast, winner of the Most Promising Receptionist category; compere Kim Kelly; Mairéad McGahan from Shipquay Boutique Hotel in Derry, winner of the Receptionist of the Year category and Nicole Hardy from Tara Lodge in Belfast, winner of the Reception Team of the Year category.

IN PICTURES: Derry Hotels celebrate success at '2025 NIHF Receptionist Awards'

The ‘Receptionist of the Year’ award went to Mairéad McGahan from Shipquay Boutique Hotel

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