FIHR is again a Partner of Horeca Women Awards Gala, the first event in Romania that brings into the spotlight female leadership in the hospitality industry, organized this year on September 30, 2025, at JW Marriott Bucharest hotel.
The Horeca Women Awards Gala reveals the contribution of women in several areas of this industry and brings recognition to the professionalism and performances that have marked successful careers. As a prelude to the actual award ceremony, special guests – top professionals from the hospitality industry and related fields, will bring to the participants inspirational business visions, authentic leadership models and relevant examples of their contribution to the development of this dynamic and challenging field.
Jury 2025
The jury is mixed, made up of leading professionals from the hospitality industry and related fields. To maintain balance and evenness of votes, the jury members judge in the categories where there are nominations representing the companies or organizations they are part of, and the ladies on the jury are not nominated in any category.
- Otilia Demian, Member of the FIHR Board of Directors and Director of Business Development Bacolux Hotels Romania
- Oana Coanta, Chef & Co-owner Bistro de l'Arte
- Nico Lontras, Executive Chef Casa Timiș Wellness & Spa Resort
- Simona Constantinescu, President of the Romanian Hotel Industry Federation
- Ana Consulea, Pastry Chef and Gelateria Owner
- Radu Savopol, President of HORA Romania & Co-founder of 5 to go
- Caesar Munteanu, President of the Association of Chefs and Confectioners in Tourism in Romania
- Daniel Mischie, CEO City Grill & Member of the Board of Directors of HORA Romania
- Michael Toader, Chef & Owner Soro Lume
- Cristina van der Schaaf, Founder of Horeca Culinary School
- Mirela Cată, Pastry Chef & Trainer, Innovation Manager Ana Pan
- Dragos Panait, Founder & CEO of Next Root Management Systems
- Camelia Malahov, Tax Services Director Deloitte Romania
- Adriana Sohodoleanu, Gastronomist and Doctor in Sociology
- Alexandra and Catalin Cincu, Content creators Travel and dishes
- Cosmin Dragomir, Culinary Journalist & Founder of GastroArt
- Carmen Filote Ionescu, Editor in Chief TrendsHRB
More details about the concept, jury, participation methods and program, as well as about previous editions are available on the website Catering Women.

