To all of our ambassadors, we thank you.
Our team of trailblazers, who are leading the change and improving the health and wellbeing of the hospitality industry worldwide.
Across Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, USA, and Canada we have selected our Ambassador of the year. An individual who has gone above and beyond to ensure mental health is put on the menu across the sector.
AUSTRALIA
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Alan Tompkins
Chief Ambassador, Melbourne.
Alan is constantly promoting the project, whether it's at a trade show, on podcasts or in media interviews. He lives and breathes the project and has been the driving force in helping the project grow in Australia and now in New Zealand.
AUSTRALIA
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Runner Up
Dayan Hartill-Law
Chief Ambassador, Queensland
Along with Alan, Dayan has helped grow the project with his enthusiasm and industry contacts
CANADA
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Imrun Texeira
Ambassador, Toronto
Imrun is an experienced Chef who has introduced the project to some of the largest companies and organisations in Canada. He has raised the profile of the project and has been instrumental in growing the Ambassador team within Canada
CANADA
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Runner Up
Brandon Clemens
Ambassador, Toronto
Brandon is passionate and enthusiastic about the project. He has spoken at events and within organisations about the project. Now currently based in Dubai he continues to help grow our worldwide profile
EUROPE
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
John Dunne
Ambassador, Ireland
John is a strong advocate for The Burnt Chef Project. He shares knowledge of the project as he travels not only around Ireland but the rest of the world.
EUROPE
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Runner Up
Ivan Frutos
Chief Ambassador, Spain
Until recently, Ivan was flying the Burnt Chef flag alone in Spain, speaking at events and organisations. He now has 2 new spanish ambassadors to help him grow our European profile.
USA
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Patrick Lingle
Chief Ambassador, Florida
Patrick has helped grow our reputation within not only Florida but the wider USA, always willing to get involved.
UK
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Andrea Dodd
Chief Ambassador, South East
Andrea is always on hand to help grow our training portfolio whilst looking after her team of Ambassadors. She is also often first to help fundraise and attend events. Andrea has been a driving force in our growth over the last year and continues to push us forward.
UK
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Runners Up
Alice Bowyer
Ambassador, Surrey
Angelina Adamo
Ambassador, West Midlands
Alice has been fundamental in creating some of our closest partnerships, she is also always looking for ways in which she can get the Burnt Chef involved and help us grow as a business.
Angelina is always willing to head college talks and educate the next generation of hospo pros. Angelina has also helped raise funds for us over the past year and has an incredible enthusiasm for what we do.
From the bottom of our hearts, we are extremely grateful to all of our ambassadors, and cannot thank you all enough.
Hospitality's Mental Health Hero Awards for 2024 are kindly sponsored by Talent Hive.