It's time to look ahead and to recognise and celebrate the individuals, teams and businesses shaping the hospitality industry.

Since their inception in 1984, the Cateys have cast a spotlight on the industry’s high flyers, strongest performers and hottest brands. Over more than a quarter of a century, they have become a byword for quality, class and achievement, the awards that everybody wants to win. No wonder then that the industry refers to them as its Oscars Night.

We all need role models in our working lives, people and businesses we can look up to and learn from, and never more so than now, as we approach the London Olympic Games. This week we start the search for a fresh set of hospitality industry exemplars as we launch the call for entries for the Cateys – which take place on Tuesday 3rd July 2012.

Why does winning a Catey mean so much? Because recipients are nominated, selected and rewarded by their industry peers. A Catey statue on your mantelpiece symbolises Caterer readers’ collective desire to recognise your efforts in supporting and developing the UK's hospitality scene.

Do you know of an individual, business or organisation that is worthy of shouting about? If so, we want to hear from you. This website helps you understand more about the Cateys, find past winners of these prestigious awards and their sponsors.

Closing Date
Nominations for Hotel of the Year – Group, Hotel of the Year – Independent, Manager of the Year ,  Public Sector Caterer Award, Education and Training Award, Pub and Bar Award, Restaurateur of the Year – Group, Restaurateur of the Year – Independent, Newcomer of the Year, Food Service Caterer Award, Chef Award, Special and Lifetime Achievement Award categories the deadline date is Monday 13th  February 2012.

If you are entering the Best Independent Marketing Campaign, Best Group Marketing Campaign, Best Use of Technology, Health and Nutrition Award, Sustainable Business and Accessibility Awards the deadline for these awards will be Friday 9th March 2012.

Thank you in advance for your support of the 2012 Cateys.

Mark Lewis, Group Editor, Caterer and Hotelkeeper

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