CIS Excellence Awards
27th May 2010, Hilton Glasgow
AWARD CATEGORIES & CRITERIA
Nominations for the 2010 awards ceremony have now closed. The shortlist will be available from 19/4/10
Award 7: The Restaurant Newcomer of the Year Award, co-sponsored by ASA Recruitment & Sodexo
Criteria:
Open to restaurants under three years old across all sectors of the industry, including those within hotels, the award will recognise the establishment which has most captured the imagination and attention of the industry, public and media, becoming one of the hottest establishments within its sector.
Nominees should provide evidence to support their entries, including menus, wine lists, media coverage and information on how they have achieved a sound reputation for the quality of their food and service. A clear commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction and staff-training and development will also be taken into consideration. A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Award 8: The Award for Excellence in Hospitality Education, co-sponsored by MCL & Tods Murray LLP
Criteria:
The Award for Excellence in Hospitality Education invites nominations from either a department or faculty within an educational institution, or from an individual holding an appointment in any hospitality discipline within a given institution.
The award is recognises the outstanding contribution that Scotland’s universities and colleges play in supporting learning and hospitality-skills development throughout the country.
A submission of 100–150 words should detail how the nominee inspires and encourages students towards career opportunities within the hospitality industry. Supplementary information should be submitted to support the nomination. Short-listed entries will be visited or interviewed by a member or members of the Awards Advisory Board. A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Award 9: The Independent Hotel of the Year Award, sponsored by ARAMARK
Criteria:
The Independent Hotel of the Year will be a successful stand-alone establishment located in Scotland, which possesses a 100% commitment to guest satisfaction, and recognises the importance of staff and skills development as essential elements of the business.
Nominated hotels will be required to demonstrate proof of ongoing innovation, a commitment to environmental awareness within their day-to-day operations, and a positive contribution to local tourism.
Supporting materials can include press cuttings, customer testimonials, sustainable-business strategies, and evidence of a consistent effort to work closely with local suppliers and the surrounding community.
A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Award 10: The Restaurant of the Year Award, sponsored by Unilever Foodsolutions
Criteria:
The winning restaurant will have placed culinary skills, service and the professionalism of all their staff, both front and back of house, at the forefront of the operation. The restaurant will have received customer endorsements and previous accolades for food and service.
Nominees/entrants must demonstrate consistent flair and a commitment to creativity, together with a ‘no-compromise’ policy in the selection of raw materials, cooking methods and presentation of dishes. The winning restaurant will have demonstrated the standards and qualities necessary to enhance Scotland’s reputation for food and service, both nationally and internationally. A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Unilever Foodsolutions website
Award 11: The Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by BaxterStorey
Criteria:
The Chef of the Year will be consistently renowned for setting trends and breaking new ground. He/she will posses outstanding technical skills enabling them to show a flair for cooking which clearly distinguishes them from their contemporaries.
The winner will be someone whose hard work, professionalism and dedication are above the norm and who supports the development of the profession for the benefit of the industry as a whole. The Chef of the Year will have received external recognition for their commitment to the industry, and be acknowledged as an outstanding chef by his or her peers. A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted, including CVs, client and/or employer references, evidence of previous achievements and accolades, and colleague or peer testimonials.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Award 12: The Lifetime Excellence Award, sponsored by Braehead Foods
Criteria:
The Lifetime Excellence Award is the ultimate accolade
bestowed upon any individual within the catering, hospitality and
tourism industry. The winner will be an outstanding personality
who has over the course of their career demonstrated exceptional
commitment to improving hospitality, catering and tourism in
Scotland.
He/she will have made a significant contribution to the
industry, and will possess a celebrated reputation for exemplary service
for over 25 years. The winner will also have used their experience and
knowledge to promote, develop, aid and influence Scotland’s
talent. Nominators should submit to the Advisory Board the names
of potential recipients of the Lifetime Excellence Award. Please note
that no substantiating evidence is required for this category.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
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