Beatrix Szoregi, from Knockranny House Hotel & Spa has been announced as the 2025/2026 Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Mayo Branch ‘Employee of the Year’.
The announcement was made at an awards lunch in the Knock House Hotel, where guests gathered to celebrate and recognise 11 nominees from hotels and guesthouses across Mayo who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace.
Congratulating Beatrix on the award, IHF Mayo Chair, Declan Heneghan said that, when selecting her as the winner, the judges highlighted Beatrix’s commitment to customer service, analytical approach to improving the spa experience for the customer, and the collaborative approach she employs with team members from other departments.
At the event, IHF President Michael Magner congratulated all nominees and said “Our nominees represent the very best of our profession that thrives on dedication, innovation and the development of its people. There has never been a better time to start a career in tourism and hospitality in a sector that employs 69,000 in vibrant unique roles across Ireland including 6,000 in Mayo.”
Beatrix has worked at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa for nine years and is currently a Spa Therapist in the hotel. Beatrix’s colleagues say she “goes out of her way to welcome guests to the spa with a warm and genuine caring manner, that she has no issue with changing a treatment at the last minute to keep her guests happy and give them what they need on the day”.
Other award presentations on the day included an ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Profession Award’ for Ann McHale, F&B Assistant and Hotel Florist at Knock House Hotel and a ‘Rising Star Award’ for Oisin Coen, Receptionist at Breaffy House Resort.
