Up to five names have been included in categories that generated a large number of top quality entries.
As ever, the two special awards do not have nominations. These are the preserve of Cost Sector Catering magazine and the winners will be revealed on the night.
Armed Services Award
Sponsored by Purple Foodservice
Sgt Lewis Dodds RLC
LLog Russell Keitch RN
Sgt Stewart Thorpe RAF
Care Catering Award
Sponsored by Pritchitts
Nicola Bowen-Smith - Cardiff
Alan Chandler - Elior
Bill Kennedy – Tayside Contracts
Vera Mircescu - HOST at St Christophers
Paul Robottom - Caterplus
Chef Award
Sponsored by E&R Moffat
Andrew Carter - University of Brighton
Glyn Greenow - Sodexo
Pamela Jamieson - North Ayrshire
Lloyd Mann - ISS
Scott Pring - Bridgwater College
Contract Catering Award
Sponsored by Gram UK
Amadeus
Brookwood
Caterplus
Gather & Gather
Olive Catering
Corporate Responsibility Award
Sponsored by McCain Foods
Brookwood Partnership
Education Catering
Gather & Gather
North Ayrshire
Sussex Partnership
Cost Sector Team of the Year
Bridgwater College
Gateshead Council
North Ayrshire Council
Plymouth Education catering
Sheffield Teaching Hospital
Education Award
Sponsored by Premier Foods
Busy Bees
Mark Davies - ISS
Paul Fisher - Elior
Gateshead Council
Karen Moteane - Cardiff
Event/Stadia/Arena Award
Sponsored by Pasta King
Dine Events
Inn or Out
University of St Andrews
Healthcare Award
Sponsored by Unilever Food Solutions
Andy Jones - ISS
William McCartney - Sussex
Derrick Stevens - Dorset
Emma Wilson - Sheffield
Innovation Award
Sponsored by In House Manager
Brookwood Partnership
Harrogate Food Angels
Quantum Dining Club
Tayside Contracts - Primary School Menus
Marketing Award
Sponsored by Hotelympia
Eden Foodservice
Gateshead Council
Hertfordshire Catering
NACC Midlands Region
University of Leeds
Multi Site Manager
Sponsored by Peros – Nero & Bianco)
Mark Argent - Catering Academy
Richard Drewett - TnS Catering
Bridgett Roberts - Sodexo
Ian Toole - Aramark
Andy Walker - Mellors
PS100 Health & Nutrition Award
Bolton School Meals
Manchester Fayre
NACC/HCA/PSA
NA Council Environment, Facilities and Management
Oak House
Public Sector Award
Sponsored by Middleton Foods
Edward Griffiths - Royal Household
Caroline Lecko – Patient Safety Lead, NHS England
Emma Strachan - Office of the Director of Public Health
Unit Manager Award
Sponsored by Peros
Paul Bate - Amadeus
Taff Doyle - Aramark
Stephen England - Ogilvy & Mather
Craig Robinson - Harrison Catering
Paul Toms - Olive Catering
University/College Award
Sponsored by Brakes
David Hicks - University of Brighton
David Jones - University of Hertfordshire
Kay Jones - Newcastle University
Viv Shinner - Aramark
Clive Williams - University of Leicester
Special Award – Public Sector
Sponsored by Hobart UK
No nominees are sought for this award, it is chosen directly
Special Award – Contract Catering
Sponsored by Hobart UK
No nominees are sought for this award, it is chosen directly