World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence 2001
Awards Categories and Finalists

Culinary Awards
DBS CARDS Chef of the Year  
This award seeks to recognize an individual who is directly involved in restaurant operations in Singapore, and has consistently excelled in the culinary art as well as provided for excellent dining experiences. The nominee must be a Singaporean, Permanent Resident, or a non-Singaporean residing in Singapore and he / she must be working for a Singapore-based organization or a franchised / branch that is located in Singapore at the time of nomination.
Justin Quek
Les Amis

Ivan Yeo
The Westin Stamford &
Westin Plaza
Gaetano Ascione
Gaetano Restaurant
Benton Toh
Snappers,
The Ritz Carlton
Millenia, Singapore


Rising Chef of the Year
This award seeks to recognize an individual who has been involved directly with a restaurant operation in Singapore, and is of 30 years old and below (as of 1st January 2001) at the time of nomination. He / she should must demonstrate a high level of creativity and potential for being a true master in the culinary arts. The nominee must be a Singaporean, Permanent Resident, or a non-Singaporean residing in Singapore and he / she must be working for a Singapore-based organization or a franchised / branch that is located in Singapore at the time of nomination.

Chookiat Kantha
Indochine
Wine Bar & Restaurant
Robin Ho
Marmalade
Restaurant & Bar
Jereme Leung
Jiang Nan Chun,
Four Seasons Hotel

Inniskillin Icewine Pastry Chef of the Year  
This award seeks to recognize an individual who has an exceptional talent in pastry creation, and be able to drive the success and quality of pastry/ dessert products offered at an outlet or various outlets. The nominee must be a Singaporean, Permanent Resident, or a non-Singaporean residing in Singapore and he / she must be working for a Singapore-based organization or a franchised / branch that is located in Singapore at the time of nomination.
Daniel Tay
Baker’s Inn
Antony Osborne
Raffles Hotel
Philippe Egalon
The Ritz Carlton,
Millenia Singapore

Asian Ethnic Chef of the Year
This award seeks to recognize a chef who is involved directly with a restaurant operation, and must have demonstrated a high level of talent and creativity in the preparation of ethnic cuisine. The nominee must be a Singaporean, Permanent Resident, or a non-Singaporean residing in Singapore and he / she must be working for a Singapore-based organization or a franchised / branch that is located in Singapore at the time of nomination.

Examples of ethnic cuisine include: Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Japanese, Malay, Vietnamese/ Cambodian, Thai, Korean, Taiwanese, Peranakan, Philippine, Sri Lankan, Maldivian.
Chan Chen Hei
Hai Tien Lo,
The Pan Pacific Hotel
Sam Leong
Jade
Hiralal Rajput
Rang Mahal

Electrolux Culinary Institution of the Year  
This award seeks to recognize a local culinary institution that provides part/ full time courses/classes for the enrichment of knowledge and expertise within the field of the culinary arts. The courses must provide for a high standard of learning and must be conducted in a formal learning environment. Examples of culinary institution include: Raffles Culinary Academy, SHATEC, Temasek Polytechnic, Bakery Institute Training Centre.
SHATEC
Raffles Culinary Academy
Raffles Hotel
Temasek Polytechnic