Employee of the Year

Surrey professional secures position as a National Fish & Chip Award winner

The National Fish & Chip Awards has promoted Georgia Lye from Seafare Guildford in Surrey to Employee of the Year status at the trade awards ceremony which took place in London.

The Employee of the Year category was introduced for the 2024 edition of the awards - which is organised by the fish and chip industry association, the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) – to recognise the individuals who excel at making valuable impact in many workplace areas, and within the locally community.

Nominated by their co-workers, the three finalists – Georgia, Zak Bishop from Squires Fish Restaurant & Takeaway in Braunton, Devon; and Vaughn Jones from Scarlett’s Fish and Chips in Trearddur Bay, Wales - were tasked with an interview with the judges and sponsor who appraised their work ethic, contributions to business successes, customer service, and more.

The hard work has finally paid off for Georgia who was presented with her new title by TV presenter Matt Baker. She says of netting the prize: “I’m absolutely delighted to win the Employee of the Year Award - fish and chips is a way of life for me, and my family, and has been for three generations. The competition is a great way to promote fish and chips and encourages young people into the industry. I’m so proud to represent the industry, and my family.”