Chefs Raymond Blanc, Steve Munkley, Nigel Boschetti Anthony Marshall, Derek Quelch and Gilles Quillot were all rewarded for their contribution to the hospitality industry. The awards were presented by the London School of Hospitality and Tourism's vice chancellor Professor Peter John at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Syon Park in West London, where prizes were also awarded to 51 students from the school. Guest of honour Sir Rocco Forte, chairman and chief Executive of The Rocco Forte Collection and William Brake, founder and former chairman of Brake Brothers, presented students with their prizes which included trophies and shields. Raymond Blanc addressed the audience to congratulate everyone on their achievement, and later spoke individually to all the students to offer them advice about their future careers. Current student Lorraine Pascale received an award for "the most outstanding contribution" to the life of the London School of Hospitality and Tourism. Pascale has been enjoying success with a prime time TV show on BBC2 called 'Baking Made Easy', a book which went straight to the top three for Amazon's Food and Drink bestsellers list, and her own cupcake business. Head of school Professor David Foskett said: "We are honoured that senior industry professionals, who have given so much to raise the profile of hospitality and tourism, have accepted the recognition they deserve and congratulations to our best performing students. I would also like to say an extra special thank you to our sponsors who have generously supported the prizes and all those who worked so hard to make this a memorable event." Honours awarded at the ceremony included: · Raymond Blanc, OBE, restaurateur and celebrity chef as Honorary Fellow · Steve Munkley, executive chef, Royal Garden Hotel and Craft Guild of Chefs vice president as Honorary Professor (pictured) · Graham Bamford, general manager, Royal Garden Hotel as Honorary Doctor · Nigel Boschetti, executive chef, Grosvenor House Hotel as Honorary Fellow · Anthony Marshall, executive chef, Hilton Park Lane as Honorary Fellow · Derek Quelch, executive chef, The Goring as Honorary Fellow · Gilles Quillot, executive chef, The French Embassy as Master of the University · Ramon Pajares OBE, former chief executive, The Savoy Group as Honorary Doctor · Sean Davoren, head butler, The Savoy as Honorary Fellow · Joanna Rzymoska, managing director, Royal Caribbean International as Honorary Professor · Michael Shepherd, general manager, Hilton Park Lane as Honorary Doctor · Simon Hudson, national restaurant designer as Master of the University