Awards & Criteria - Page 2 - CIS Excellence Awards

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CIS Excellence Awards

24th May 2012, Hilton Glasgow
AWARD CATEGORIES & CRITERIA

ENTRIES OPEN: 3rd FEBRUARY 2012
ENTRIES CLOSE: 9th MARCH 2012

Award 7: The Restaurant Newcomer of the Year Award, sponsored by Border Hospitality Ltd

Criteria:

Open to restaurants of all sizes under three years old - including those within hotels - this award will recognise the establishment which has most captured the imagination and attention of the industry, public and media.
Nominations MUST include a statement of 150-250 words which outlines a clear commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, staff-training and the use of fresh, traceable, Scottish-sourced produce. It should also incorporate information on how the establishment differentiates itself from its competitors.
Supporting evidence should include menus, media coverage and information on how the restaurant has achieved a sound reputation for the quality of their food and service.
A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Shortlisted establishments may be visited by a member or members of the Awards Advisory Board.

Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com

Award 8: The Award for Excellence in Hospitality Education, sponsored by Premier Foods

Criteria:

Open to catering and hospitality departments or faculties within Scottish educational institutions, this award recognises the outstanding contribution that colleges, universities and hotel schools play in supporting learning and skills development.

Nominations MUST include a statement of 150-250 words which details how the institution inspires and encourages students to develop their academic and practical skills, how it helps prepare them for their future careers within the hospitality industry, and how it differentiates itself from other educational establishments.
Supporting information should also be submitted, including marketing materials, press cuttings and evidence of previous accolades and achievements. A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Shortlisted institutions may be visited or interviewed by a member or members of the Awards Advisory Board.

Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com

Premier Foods website

Award 9: The Independent Hotel of the Year Award
(THIS AWARD IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP)

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.

Nominations MUST include a statement of 150-250 words which outlines a philosophy based on innovation, guest satisfaction, a commitment to environmental awareness and a positive contribution to local tourism. Nominators should also include information on how the establishment differentiates itself from its competitors.

Supporting evidence 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.
Shortlisted establishments may be visited by a member or members of the Awards Advisory Board.

Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com

Award 10: The Restaurant of the Year Award, sponsored by UFS

Criteria:

Nominations are invited from restaurants which place exemplary service, culinary skills and the professionalism of their staff - both front and back of house – as top priorities.

The winning restaurant will have received customer endorsements and previous accolades for food and service, and will operate according to the standards and qualities necessary to enhance Scotland’s reputation for food and service.