Unlike the Oscars and the Golden Globes, the Cost Sector Catering Awards need you to get involved, nominate colleagues who have made an outstanding achievement to the industry and celebrate with them when they receive some well-deserved recognition that spans the industry-wide.

 

If someone you work with has shown exceptional professionalism throughout the year or dedicated their management skills to making operations smoother, then we need to hear about them.

 

The ceremony takes place on Thursday 27^th March 2008 at Hilton's London Metropole, where the winners will be announced during a dinner attended by 800 of industry's most influential and inspiring players.

Details of how to book your place at the dinner are below in our Brochure and Booking Form.

 

Alan Dewberry, Chairman of Dewberry Redpoint, who publish Cost Sector Catering explained why this event is not to be missed: "The Cost Sector Catering Awards are the pinnacle of the foodservice calendar and each year a prestigious, celebratory banquet is held to recognise and reward the achievements of the most dynamic executives in our industry."

 

Nominating couldn't be simpler. Click on the nomination form below, select a category and complete the small form at the back of the brochure, telling us why you believe they are a worthy winner. Nominations close on the 1st February 2008.

Click here to go straight to the Nomination Brochure.

 

There are 19 categories and we've summarised each one so you can decide, which award you think your colleagues qualify for:

 

The feeding of this country's military personnel is a demanding and varied occupation. Nominations are sought for an individual who has had an outstanding career and has achieved excellence over many years of service or has shown dedication over and above the call of duty within a specific situation.

Sponsored by: Purple Foodservice Solutions

 

The heart of any foodservice provider's operation is the kitchen. This award recognises the chef who provides the highest standards of professionalism for food quality and innovation. The nominee's outstanding contribution can be made within any area of the cost catering sector, from business and industry sites, healthcare, education, armed services, prison service, event-catering, airlines to social services. Judges will consider the ability to create nutritionally balanced menus produced to the highest standards within the constraints the cost sector demands. Sponsored by: The Sandwich Factory

 

Nominations are sought for companies that have excelled in the world of contract catering. This may include the successful move into new market sectors, the introduction of education and training schemes, the development of new concepts, completion of modernization programmes, or a combination of any of these events.

 

A critical role for any contract catering business is that of the operations or district manager. This award seeks to reward the person who has excelled in areas such as contract retention, business development, innovation and profit contribution.

Sponsored by: Nestlé FoodServices

 

Sales are the lifeblood of any business. This new award has been introduced to recognise the person who has continually delivered new business , or retained existing contracts, by a clear and concise understanding of the client's needs.

 

Nominations are invited for the one person that stands out above all others in their quest for excellence. They may have substantially improved turnover and standards, renewed contracts under difficult circumstances, or successfully overseen major changes at client establishments. It will need to be shown that the nominee has improved the service and built an unbreakable client relationship. Sponsored by: Cadbury Trebor Bassett

 

The Corporate Responsibility Award has been introduced to recognise the company above all others that has integrated social, economic and environmental concerns into its business. Key Corporate Responsibility issues could include stakeholder engagement, labour standards, employee and community relations and responsible sourcing. Sponsored by: Peros

 

EDUCATION AWARD

Nominations are sought for an individual or organisation. This award recognises excellence in the provision of foodservice for schools in both private and state sectors in non contract-catered organisations. The nominee could work within a local authority, county council or school. Sponsored by: McCain Foods
 

Nominations are sought for the company that, above all others, has excelled in event catering. This may include the demonstration of outstanding professionalism at a one off event or consistent excellence at a regular venue. These occasions may have been held indoors or outdoors and could range from sport events to concerts, conferences to company celebrations, gala awards to travelling road shows or any function where the event caterer can show off their skills. Judges are looking for a company with a modern, innovative and professional approach.

 

Nominations are invited for professionals working in non-contract catered establishments within the National Health Service or independent healthcare sector. The award will be given to the executive who has best demonstrated an improvement in patient meal provision. Sponsored by: GlaxoSmithKline

 

Nominations are sought for an individual or organisation that can prove that a particular marketing initiative or sustained campaign has proved successful and exceeded all expectations. Entries can range from themed events to new business strategies. Sponsored by: Kellogg's Foodservice Solutions

 

This category encompasses those individuals involved in all areas of 'onboard' food service, including planes, trains, ferries and ships. Nominations are sought for an individual or organisation that has excelled in the provision of catering services in any of the 'onboard' sectors. Sponsored by: Greencore Foodservice

 

This public sector award will recognise the outstanding contribution of an individual within the emergency services, prisons, youth and special detention centres, government sites, local authorities and civic services. Sponsored by: Electrolux Professional

 

Nominations are invited for unit managers of non-contract catered sites who have excelled in the provision of a staff feeding service. They may have successfully won a bid against a contract caterer, developed a new regime or sustained an exceptional service. Sponsored by: Hobart

 

With contract caterers becoming increasingly evident in high street locations and expanding into sites on railway stations, in airports and at the roadside, this award recognises the most successful individual or organisation in this developing area.

 

Nominations are sought for officers from local authorities, the private or voluntary sector. The accolade will be presented to the person above all others that has improved provision of catering services for care market clients. Sponsored by: apetito

 

The Stadia award recognises and rewards the role of stadia caterers. Nominations are sought from companies showing innovation and excellence in their food offer to the very diverse operation. From executive boxes, boardrooms and hospitality lounges to concourse catering, will all be considered for this award.

 

Nominations are invited for individuals within management of non-contract catered sites who have had a huge influence on the provision of foodservice to students or the development of commercial operations such as the conference and banqueting market. Sponsored by: Brakes

 

The recipient is selected by the panel of judges from all entries and is given to the person who, above all others, is felt to have made an enormous contribution to our industry. Their outstanding leadership qualities will be deemed to be deserving of the highest accolade that can be bestowed. The 2008 winner will join a distinguished list of previous recipients. Sponsored by: Johnson Diversey

 

You'll find the profile's of last year's winners and the complete roll of honour in this section.