Hospitality Awards 2024

AA Housekeeper of the Year Award

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About the award

This award recognises outstanding commitment and performance, identifying a housekeeper who goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Paula Seddon, Crow Wood Hotel and Spa Resort, Lancashire

Paula Seddon has worked in the housekeeping department for the entirety of her 40-year career, the latest five years as Head Housekeeper at Crow Wood. During this time her commitment has been noteworthy as she has constantly driven high standards through training and development of her team.

The well-being of her team is at the core of operations, from promoting flexible working patterns and creating personal development plans, to organising social events throughout the year. Sustainability is also a key driver at Crow Wood, where Paula and her team have implemented many initiatives over recent years. On top of her duties Paula is also a volunteer at North West and Manchester UK Housekeepers Association where she actively promotes membership.

Housekeeper of the Year Previous Winners

2023- Nicola Burton - Hartwell House & Spa 
2022 - Diane Payne - Rockliffe Hall
2019 - Ankica Korzelius – St Ermin’s Hotel
2018 – Ewa Bialonas at Hambleton Hall
2017 – Tzveta Peneva-Ivanova at The Milestone Hotel
2016 – Nan McDowell at Crewe Hall
2015 – Sarah Middlemas at Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
2014 – Geraldine Maursy at The Landmark London
2013 – Julie Rogers at The Lowry Hotel
2012 – Jolanta Vasiliauskiene at St James's Hotel and Club
2011 – Lisa Williams at Park Plaza County Hall London