CIS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2010

Thursday 27th May 2010, Hilton Glasgow

WELCOME to the all-new CIS Excellence Awards online. This website allows you to browse the categories and criteria, print out the entry form find out more about the sponsoring organisations, and book places for the presentation dinner at the Hilton Glasgow on 27th May 2010.

The entries and nominations open on 25th January 2010 and will close on 5th March, so there is plenty of time to decide which categories are suited to you or your business. Once these open in January, you can print off and complete the entry form, which you should then send to JMD Events, whose address is located on the Contact page of this website.

Open to all types of established and emerging businesses and individuals involved in these sectors, the CIS Excellence Awards are positioned as the industry’s ultimate accolade. From chefs, foodie pubs, colleges and contract caterers, to hotels*, restaurants, local authorities and tourism enterprises, there is a category to suit you or your business. You may enter or nominate as many organisations or individuals as you wish, and nominations are open from now until Friday 5th March 2010.

 *Please note that, this year, the Hotel of the Year category is restricted to independent establishments. All group-owned or franchised hotels may enter this award in 2011. There are, however, alternative categories such as the Healthier Scotland Award or the Innovation in Training Award, which may be entered by group-owned or franchised hotels in 2010. Please see the award categories and criteria pages of this website for more information.

In addition to the prestige and publicity that comes with collecting a national award, winners will receive a CIS Excellence trophy and will be offered valuable publicity through Catering in Scotland magazine, the Federation of Chefs Scotland and our affiliated websites. The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 27th May 2010 at the Hilton Glasgow. The black-tie dinner presents an ideal opportunity to network with fellow industry leaders and to entertain your colleagues, friends and associates in style. Ticket prices include champagne drinks reception and an unrivalled four-course meal with wine, liqueurs, coffee and chocolates, prepared by the Glasgow Hilton's Executive Chef, James Murphy.

To see details of previous winners, click on 2009 Winners.

Nominations/Entries

Please note: Entries and Nominations are open from 25th January 2010, and will close on 5th March 2010.

Click on Nominations/Entries to find out more about how to enter.

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 CIS Excellence Awards Nominations Now Open!

Entries and nominations are now open for the CIS Excellence Awards 2010, in association with Caterer.com. With 12 categories for chefs, caterers, restaurants, independent hotels and many other businesses in the Scottish catering and hospitality industry, there is a category to suit you or your business. Click on the Awards and Critera  icon for full details. Nominations close on Friday 5th March 2010 and the shortlist of finalists will be released on Monday 19th April.

If you have any queries regarding entry requirements, you can contact the organising committee at any time by selecting the Contact icon on the left of the site.

Good luck with your nominations and we look forward to seeing you on 27th May at the Hilton Glasgow. Click here to book your tickets. Discounted early bird rates are available until Friday 2nd April 2010, saving you 10% on each ticket or table purchased.