Hospitality Awards 2026

AA Housekeeper of the Year Award

Amit Pal 

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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.

Katarzyna Celinska, The Bloomsbury London 

Katarzyna is an exceptional housekeeping leader whose commitment to excellence, people development and guest experience is evident throughout The Bloomsbury. Leading a team of 30 colleagues, she has created a supportive culture built on high standards, continuous learning and career progression. Under her leadership, the hotel has retained its AA 5 Star accreditation and achieved an impressive 96% cleanliness score. Katarzyna’s outstanding resilience was particularly evident during a major refurbishment affecting a third of the hotel’s bedrooms. Despite significant operational disruption, she adapted workflows, introduced enhanced cleaning and inspection processes, and worked closely across departments to maintain exceptional standards. Her team’s recognition as The Bloomsbury’s Team of the Year further reflects her impact.

Housekeeper of the Year Previous Winners

2025- Amit Pal, Prestonfield
2024- Paula Seddon -  Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
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