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flag Joel Pennington, a Lake District restaurant manager, won Rising Star 2026 for leadership and team dedication.

flag Joel Pennington, restaurant manager at The Cottage in the Wood in the Lake District, was named a Rising Star 2026 at the National Restaurant Awards, honored for his leadership, dedication, and team-oriented approach. flag The award, presented on February 23, 2026, at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu in London, recognizes emerging talent across the UK hospitality sector. flag He joined other 2026 honorees: Jamie Keeble of Restaurant Myse as Chef, Becca Lewis of Dongnae as Front of House, and Maria Boumpa of Da Terra as Sommelier. flag The second annual Rising Star Awards celebrate future leaders in the restaurant industry, highlighting excellence and potential in front-of-house, culinary, and wine professions.

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