Women of the Year Trophy 2026

Relais & Châteaux and Pommery award the 2026 Woman of the Year Trophy to Jennifer Hugé, co-founder and Service & Beverage Director of FYN Restaurant, for her exemplary mentoring. For seven years now, Jennifer has been elevating FYN to the ultimate heights of Cape Town’s culinary establishment. Known as ’Mother of Service’ in South Africa, she trains the city’s greatest managers and sommeliers. With her extensive knowledge of local vineyards and her mastery of mixology, she compiles lists of exclusive wines, cocktails and mocktails that combine French finesse with South African hospitality.