CIS Excellence Awards
27th May 2010, Hilton Glasgow
AWARD CATEGORIES & CRITERIA
PLEASE NOTE: The revised closing date for entries and nominations is Monday 8th March 2010
Award 1: The Healthier Scotland Award, sponsored by the healthyliving award in association with Healthier Scotland
Criteria:
The Healthier Scotland Award invites nominations from all sectors of the industry, including workplace restaurants, further education establishments and high street outlets. This award will recognise individuals or organisations which have made an outstanding contribution to supporting and promoting healthier eating, and for making it easier for people to eat healthily.
Evidence will be required to show how healthier eating practices have been supported and nurtured within the establishment, and can include examples of menus, press cuttings or initiatives aimed at encouraging healthier eating and incorporating a health culture into the operation of the business.
A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Award 2: The Innovation in Training Award, co-sponsored by Institute of Hospitality & Xpress Recruitment
Criteria:
Nominations are sought from all sectors of the industry, including hotels, restaurants, colleges, universities, company training schemes, industry training partnerships and state-supported training organisations.
The winning organisation will have promoted a culture that views training and development as an integral part of the business. Evidence will be required to support the nomination and should include a training structure, examples of staff development and access to certification, qualifications, and external recognition. The winning organisation will also have demonstrated active involvement in the development, design and evaluation of an innovative training programme or initiative. A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
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Award 3: The Pub-Restaurant Excellence Award, sponsored by Food Options
Criteria:
Nominations are invited from pub-restaurants, including gastropubs and family-friendly establishments, where the emphasis on the preparation, presentation and service of quality, wholesome dishes is an integral part of the business. Nominations should state in 100–150 words how the establishment addresses food trends and demonstrates a varied usage of sustainable products, seasonality and innovation within their menu.
Supporting documentation may include pub-restaurant menus, newspaper and trade reviews and articles, and customer feedback forms. A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Award 4: The Contract Catering Chef of the Year Award, sponsored by Caterer.com & Blue Arrow Catering
Criteria:
The winner of this award will be responsible for the delivery of a quality food and/or hospitality service to clients in a staff restaurant.
Nominations are invited from chefs working in catering units within the contract catering sector. Nominees should be hands-on and have made a positive difference in the day-to-day operations of the contract. The Contract Catering Chef of the Year should be an individual who has consistently demonstrated creativity, flair and a passion for fresh food, evidenced by innovative and nutritionally balanced menus.
The winner will have an excellent track record of working relationships with fellow colleagues, customers and clients, showing commitment and enthusiasm in meeting customer expectations.
Supplementary information to support nominations may include client- company references, records of relevant personal and team development, and external recognition. A maximum of six A4 pages of substantiating evidence may be submitted.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Award 5: The Sustainable Business Award, sponsored by Nestlé Professional
Open to any hotel, restaurant, local authority, caterer, college or foodservice operator, this award seeks to identify the companies which have excelled in neutralising or reducing their impact on the environment over the past 12 months.
Businesses should provide evidence of having implemented renewable energy sources, biodegradable products, energy-efficient building designs and investing in new technology and equipment to minimise water and energy consumption.
Supplementary information (a maximum of six A4 pages) may include: an action plan detailing environmental practices in the past 12 months, and evidence of its success; key performance indicators demonstrating a reduction in waste or water usage; evidence of how the business is educating, training and motivating employees to help run a sustainable business; an environmental policy document and, where possible, testimonials from customers.
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
Email: nominations@cis-excellenceawards.com
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