MONTHLY IRG STAFF AWARDS
The Monthly IRG Staff Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding employees and teams who consistently demonstrate excellence in their work and embody the values of IRG company culture.
The awards are presented in two categories:
• Individual Award: Honouring employees who show exceptional performance, dedication, professionalism, teamwork, and a positive contribution to the workplace culture.
• Team Award: Recognising teams that collaborate effectively, support one another, deliver strong results, and demonstrate the spirit of teamwork and IRG values.
These awards aim to encourage a culture of recognition, motivation, collaboration, and continuous excellence across the company.
Winners October!
OCTOBER
IRG Individual Winner
Joan Manso: IRH F&B Chill Bar Supervisor
The company recognises Joan Manso, F&B Supervisor at Chill Pool Bar, IRH, for his fantastic contribution and dedication to the team. His enthusiasm, commitment and support in ensuring the smooth running of the bar and delivering a great guest experience are truly appreciated. His hard work and positive attitude make a valuable difference to the operation.
OCTOBER
IRG Individual Winner
Fenix: Pikes Restaurant Manager
The company recognises Fenix, Restaurant Manager at Pikes, for his outstanding dedication and commitment to the team. His enthusiasm, leadership and hands-on approach help create a positive working environment while ensuring the highest standards of service and guest experience. His hard work and contribution to the success of the restaurant are truly appreciated.
SEPTEMBER
IRG Individual Winner
Teasheagh: Charity Support Pikes
The company recognises Teasheagh at Pikes for her fantastic support of our charity initiatives. Her enthusiasm, kindness and commitment at the charity door have helped us make a real difference & beat the donatios collected last year.
Well done Teasheagh!
"Well done Teasheagh! You have made an incredible difference to our charity contributions, receiving wonderful feedback from both the charities and the Pikes team. Your enthusiasm and energy are unwavering - thank you so much for your dedication, we are lucky to have you!"
IRG Charity Manager Pikes: Mel Martinez
SEPTEMBER
IRG Team Winners
IRG Customer Service Team
The company wants to recognise the IRG Customer Service Team at Ibiza Rocks Hotel and 528 Ibiza for their professionalism and resilience when dealing with challenging guest behaviour & incidents.
The team have consistently followed the correct procedures, handled difficult situations professionally and helped ensure that we protect both our guests and the company.
"Thank you for staying professional, consistent and supportive throughout.
Well deserved!"
Javier Riesco: IR Group Operations Director
SEPTEMBER
IRG Team Winners
Pike's Maintenance Team
This month, we recognise the Pikes Maintenance Team for their dedication, teamwork and resilience while dealing with some particularly challenging situations within their responsibilities.
The team received numerous nominations from their colleagues, highlighting their commitment, support and hard work. These nominations helped reinforce the decision to recognise the Pikes Maintenance Team as one of our Teams of the Month.
"Congratulations to Our Maintenance Team on being recognised with this month's IRG Team Award!
Thank you Rachid & Team for all your hard work!"
Hector Parron: Pikes Ibiza Managing Director
SEPTEMBER
IRG Team Winners
IR Group Finance Department
The company recognises the Group Finance Teams at Pikes, 528 and IRH for their dedication, hard work and continued support across the business. Their professionalism, teamwork and commitment behind the scenes play an essential role in keeping our operations running smoothly and supporting the success of our venues. Their contribution and collaborative approach are truly appreciated.
Winners June/July/August
IRG Individual Winner AUGUST 2026
Paco: IR Hotel Maintenance Team
Congratulations to Paco from the Ibiza Rocks Hotel Maintenance Team!
Paco has been working tirelessly to give the IR Hotel a fresh new look, painting and bringing the new colours to life with incredible dedication and consistency.
Working solo throughout the winter, Paco has kept going with the rhythm and dedication of Vincent van Gogh, creating his own masterpiece, one wall at a time!
His hard work, commitment and attention to detail have made a huge difference to the Hotel.
Well done, Paco, and thank you for all your amazing work!
“¡Enhorabuena por este merecido premio, Paco!
Es un verdadero privilegio tenerte en mi equipo. Gracias por tu increíble esfuerzo, dedicación y profesionalidad. Tu trabajo y compromiso han marcado una gran diferencia en el IR Hotel.
¡Tenemos mucha suerte de tenerte en el equipo! “
IR Hotel Maintenance Manager: Rafa Gomez
IRG Team Winners AUGUST 2026
528's Event Cleaning Team
Congratulations to the 528 Event Cleaning Team!
This month’s Team Award recognises the incredible work of the Maintenance and Housekeeping teams at 528, who work tirelessly to keep the venue looking its best and ready for every event.
Working long hours in the hot Ibiza sun, both before and throughout events, they consistently go above and beyond to make sure everything is clean, prepared and ready for guests.
Thank you for everything you do, and congratulations on this well-deserved award!
“I want to thank the 528 maintenance and cleaning team for their great work, which often goes unseen but without which nothing would be possible. Congratulations on being such a dedicated and resourceful team whenever we've needed you.
Thanks again, and keep up the wonderful work!”
Carlos Gutierrez: 528 Ibiza General Manager
IRG Individual Winner JULY 2026
Juan Maya: IRG IT Department
We are delighted to announce that Juan Maya has been awarded the Individual IRG Staff Award for the month of July.
Juan has continued to provide outstanding IT support across the business, always responding quickly, professionally, and with a positive attitude. His commitment to keeping our systems running smoothly and supporting colleagues across all departments has made a real difference throughout the year.
Thank you, Juan, for your dedication, reliability, and excellent service. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
"A huge congratulations to Juan, our quiet powerhouse in IT. His unwavering support at Pikes and ability to jump in and fix any issue immediately has not gone unnoticed.
Thank you Juan for all your hard work!"
Steve Middleton: Group IT Director
IRG Team Winners JULY 2026
Pike's Ibiza Reception Team
We are delighted to announce that the Pikes Reception Team has been awarded the Team IRG Staff Award for the month of July.
Following the challenges of the winter period, the team has worked tirelessly to get Pikes back on track, delivering exceptional guest service with professionalism, teamwork, and a positive attitude throughout the season.
Congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your outstanding commitment.
"Congratulations to Our Reception Team on being recognised with this month's IRG Team Award!
Thank you Diego & Team for all your hard work!"
Hector Parron: Pikes Ibiza Managing Director
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"Many congratulations to a super team, who deliver a wonderful, welcoming and authentic Pikes service every day to all our Hotel customers.
You should be very proud as you truly deserve your award."
Chris Medd: Group Sales & Business Development Director
IRG Individual Winner JUNE 2026
Mariana Sabino: IRG Production Admin Support
We are delighted to announce that Mariana has won the Individual IRG Staff Award for the month of June.
Since stepping into her new role, Mariana has made an exceptional impact on the company. Taking ownership of artist talent payments across the group and managing over 327 tranactions, she has handled every challenge with professionalism, positivity, and dedication.
In addition to mastering a new system and helping roll out a new onboarding process for our contracted artist talent, Mariana has also taken on additional responsibilities within the advancing team, all while ensuring every talent payment is delivered smoothly and on time.
Her incredible work ethic, positive attitude, and unwavering support have not gone unnoticed, with colleagues across the departments recognising the outstanding difference she has made.
"Mariana, thank you for your hard work, your investment in the team, and the positive energy you bring every day. This award is very well deserved, and we are excited to see all that you continue to achieve. Congratulations!"
Javier Riesco: Group Operations Director
IRG Team Winners JUNE 2026
Ibiza Rocks Hotel Laundry Team
Congratulations to the Ibiza Rocks Hotel Laundry Team, winners of the IRG Team Award for June.
This award recognises the true heroes behind the scenes; the team members whose hard work is not always visible to guests, but whose contribution is absolutely essential to the daily operation of the hotel. Working in a demanding environment with high temperatures, constant pressure, and an incredible workload during the busy summer season, the laundry housekeeping team continue to show resilience, teamwork, and dedication every single day.
"To the entire laundry team, thank you for everything you do. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and this recognition is incredibly well deserved. Congratulations on winning the June IRG Team Award."
Javier Riesco: Group Operations Director
"I want to personally thank you for everything you do. I know the work is tough, hot, and relentless, and it’s often done without recognition, but it quite simply keeps this hotel running. You are a vital part of our success, and I’m proud to see you receive this award."
Alex Nieto: Ibiza Rocks Hotel Managing Director