Dorchester Collection's iconic British hotel The Dorchester is delighted to announce designer florist Phil Hammond has won the prestigious Acorn Award, acknowledged as a rising star in hospitality.

Now in its 28th year, the Acorn Awards recognise thirty of the brightest prospects in the hospitality industry under the age of 30 who were presented with the accolade at the annual event on Monday 2 June. The youthful high-achievers are nominated by their peers from several sectors of the hospitality industry for making an impression in their field.

Speaking at the event which is run in association with ACT Clean, founder and owner Robert Beaugie said: "We would like to extend our congratulations, not only to each and every winner, but also to those nominated. Each winner joins a very elite band of the highest achievers in our industry and should be very proud.”

Hammond commented; “I am extremely touched to have been nominated for this award and honoured to have been amongst the winners.” 

With over ten years floristry experience, Phil is responsible for the day-to-day operations at Florist at The Dorchester and his ability to create unfailingly beautiful displays has earned him an outstanding reputation within the industry.

The Dorchester's floristry offers a professional service for orders within London from individuals and businesses and for those seeking stylish arrangements from simple to elaborate. Services span from flower arrangements for home décor to weddings and other events, and bespoke floral gifts within central London.

For further information please contact Florist at The Dorchester on +44 20 7319 7256 or email Florist.TDL@dorchestercollection.com.                                              

Notes to editors:

The Dorchester is situated in the heart of London's Mayfair on Park Lane, with rooms and suites affording expansive views of Hyde Park. The Dorchester Spa reopened in May 2009 after a multimillion transformation to offer indulgent pampering in a glamorous art deco setting.  A wide range of dining is available to guests in The Promenade, The Bar and The Grill.  China Tang offers traditional Cantonese cuisine, while three Michelin star Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is one of London's finest contemporary French dining experiences. 

Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world's foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company's mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.

The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; Le Richemond, Geneva; and Hotel Eden, Rome. dorchestercollection.com

For further information please contact:

Olivia Johnson or Calum Donoghue at Peretti Communications

Telephone: 020 7244 1930

Email: Olivia.j@peretti.com Calum.d@peretti.com