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  • NOMINATION FORM

  •  To make a nomination simply complete this form and press submit at the end. 

    Please note that you must have permission from the General Manager before completing the nomination. 

    Once you have submitted your initial entry you will receive an email with a link to allow you to make edits to your entry.

    You can enter more than one category but must complete a new nomination for each category and ensure that the supporting information is relevant to the category.

    DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 27th February 2026. 

     

     

  • Please start by providing your details here...

  • The awards are free to enter and open to both members and non members. 

    You can join Liverpool Hospitality from as little as £125 and start benefiting from your membership straight away, or pay a non-member ticket rate to attend the awards ceremony. If applicable the events team will contact you after your submission to chat through your options.

  • Now please provide the details of the person or team that you are nominating.

  • Now select the award category...

    Remember, you can enter more than one category but please complete a new nomination for each category and ensure that the supporting information is relevant to the category.

  • Unsung Hero Award  

    Recognising an individual who hasmade an outstanding contribution to the business, has gone above and beyond what is expected and should be recognised.

    This award is open to anyone working in a hospitality or retail business.

  • Rising Star Award

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    This award recognises and celebrates young people (aged 16-24) working in hospitality and retail.

    The judges will be looking for a young person who has made an impact on the business that they work for, shows ambition, and can demonstrate a commitment to developing their skills and career within the industry.

  • Front of House Award 

    This award is open to customer facing front of house staff outside of senior management, for example food and beverage, front desk, concierge, sales & events.

    The judges will be looking for evidence of excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development, a team player with impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to the business that they work for.

  • Heart of House Award 

    This award is open to back of house staff outside of senior management, for
    example kitchen assistants, accounts, social media/web, cleaners and cellar/stock
    style roles.

    The judges will be looking for evidence of excellence in team support, a commitment to self-development, a team player with impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to the business that they work for.

  • Excellence in Food Service 

    This award is open to all customer facing food service staff, outside of senior management.

    The judges will be looking for evidence of excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development, a team player who is also able to coach and mentor others, impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to the business that they work for.

  • Excellence in Retail

    This award is open to all customer facing individuals and recognises and celebrates the pivotal role that customer service plays in shaping a retailer’s reputation, success, and overall customer satisfaction.

    The winner of this award will stand out as true champion of retail excellence through their exceptional service. The winner will be dedicated to retail excellence and an inspiration to others.

  • Barista of the Year 

    This award is open to experts in all things coffee and service.

    From our array of high street brands to our quirky independents, we are looking for Liverpool’s finest Barista. The judges will be looking for evidence of passion and
    product knowledge and excellent customer service.

  • Excellence in Bar Service 

    This award is open to all customer facing bar service staff, outside of senior management.

    The judges will be looking for evidence of excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development, a team player who is also able to coach and mentor others, impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to
    the business that they work for.

  • Young Chef of the Year 

    This award is open to chefs aged 16 to 24. The judges will be looking for a young chef who has made an impact on the business that they work for, shows ambition, and can demonstrate a commitment to developing their skills and career within the industry.

  • Chef of the Year 

    Open to all chefs who can demonstrate the highest standards of delivery, artistic and organised and an excellent team player with a commitment to producing innovative food to the highest standards.

  • Head Chef of the Year 

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    The Head Chef of the year will be able to demonstrate the highest standards in their kitchen. Management, Compliance, Product and Pizzaz is will be evident.They will be highly organised and an excellent team leader with a commitment to producing innovative food to the highest standards whilst mentoring and coaching their team.

  • Sales and Revenue Star 

    This award is open to all sales and revenue superstars outside senior management.

    The judges will be looking for evidence meeting and exceeding targets and KPI’s coupled with excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development. A team player who is also able to coach and mentor others, impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to
    the business that they work for.

  • Manager of the Year 

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    This award is given to an individual who shows complete commitment to driving their business or department forward.

    Complexities around growing management requirements, team development and interaction, focus on product and standards, delivery across all areas H&S, compliance, training, development and business performance must be easily demonstrated.

  • Top Team Award 

    Recognising a team that is innovative and proactive and delivers results.

    The team will be able to demonstrate team spirit, impeccable product knowledge, show that the customer is at the heart of
    planning and decision making, and contribute to the success of the business.

  • Judges’ Award - Not open for entry

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    This award is not open for entry. The winner will be chosen by the core judging panel from all of the entries received.

  • Chairman’s Award - Not open for entry

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    This award is not open for entry. The winner will be chosen by Liverpool Hospitality from all of the entries received. 

  • In no more than 1000 words please tell us why the the individual or team you are nominating, deserves to win the award you selected.

    Please refer to the award criteria and provide a detailed description, and use examples to explain why your choice is a worthy winner.
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  • T&Cs

    Information submitted as part of the awards entry will be shared with the awards judges for the purpose of selecting finalists and winners.

    Judging of the awards open for entry will be based on the information provided in this entry form only. All judges decisions are final. 

    We are unable to provide feedback on individual nominations.

    If selected as a finalist, information submitted as part of the awards entry will be used as part of the event scripting and may be used as part of the event promotion.  Please therefore inform us if any information is of a senstivie nature and should not be shared by email, to katie@coolbreezeagency.com no later than 5pm on Friday 27th February 2026.

    The general manager of the business the nominee is employed by must approve the entry before submission.

    Finalists must be available to take part in second round judging interviews w/c 16th March 2026

    The awards are free to enter, but the business a finalist is affiliated with must be a member of Liverpool Hospitality, or attend the award paying the non member ticket rate. To join Liverpool Hospitality from only £125, and start benefiting from your membership straight away contact katie@coolbreezeagency.com.

    Data and information submited as part of this entry will be seculy stored for a period of three years after the awards cermeony date.

     

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