Broadcasting icon Pamela Ballentine to host the LCN Awards at the Europa Hotel on Friday 12th June.

Broadcasting icon Pamela Ballentine to host the LCN Awards at the Europa Hotel on Friday 12th June.

LCN Awards 2026 returns to a city centra Venue, meet the host for the evening – the one and only Pamela Ballentine!

Let the countdown begin…get ready for the annual industry night of the year, returning to the equally iconic Europa Hotel in 2026.

The LCN Awards have become synonymous with recognising excellence in Northern Ireland’s vibrant hospitality sector. The event typically brings together over 500 hopefuls competing for the most prestigious titles across a wide range of categories.

It’s a night dedicated to celebrating the very best in Northern Ireland’s hospitality and leisure industries.

This highly anticipated event promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before.

From top-tier hotels and acclaimed restaurants to community pubs and cutting-edge digital marketing campaigns, the LCN Awards celebrate innovation, service, and dedication to excellence. This year’s event will honour achievements in categories including:

  • Bar Person of the Year
  • Cafe/Bistro of the Year
  • Chef of the Year
  • Community Pub of the Year
  • Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Hotel of the Year (Over and Up to 75 Rooms)
  • Best Food to Go
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

And many more…

It’s the industry night of the year celebrating your excellence, our stage. Includes Awards ceremony, dinner and dancing – plus an after show Speakeasy in the NEW Europa Lobby.

Mark your calendar now for a night of celebration, networking, and success!

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.