A glittering awards night was held in December at the Cape Sun Hotel, honouring all those competing in the Inter Hotel Challenge, arranged by Showcook.com. Congratulations to the recipients below - and read more HERE about the competition and incredible prizes they have won. 2025 Inter-Hotel Challenge winners The Diamond Works Concierge of the Year Veeshanee Chetty (InterContinental O.R. Tambo) Wine Stewards Inter-Hotel Challenge Wine Steward of the Year: Sfiso Soldaat (Twelve Apostles Hotel with Simonsig Family Vineyards) Most Promising: Lunga Mbatha (Beverly Hills with Fryer’s Cove) Up and Coming - the Wonga Award: Isiphile Mpiyakhe (Southern Sun Rosebank with De Wetshof) Exquisite Service Samuel August (Southern Sun Cape Sun with Anthonij Rupert Wyne) Best Cocktail with Flor De Caña Rum and Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Winner: Isiphile Mpiyakhe (Southern Sun Rosebank) Rising Talent: Nicholette Botes (Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel with Bellingham Wines)