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WGS
Awards of Excellence
Press
Release
World
Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence 2001
For the first time ever, Singapore will have
its own 'Oscars' Awards for the Food & Beverage
and Hospitality Industries.
Aiming to be the equivalent to the Michelin
in France and James Beard in America, the World
Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence will be
endorsed by Singapore Tourism Board and will
be officially launch during the next World Gourmet
Summit (WGS) in April 2001.
Establish to celebrate the spectrum of talents
found within Singapore's F&B and Hospitality
industries, these awards serve to recognise
those who have achieved a distinct reputation
for providing world-class dining experiences.
There are a total of 15 award categories (see
list attached) where candidates are nominated
by selected jurors made up of prominent F&B
professionals, Fine Food & Wine Merchants, Media
Journalists, Restaurant Critics and members
of Wine & Food Associations.
The nomination process began in November 2000
and nominees were being evaluated at 3 different
stages. An external audit firm will evaluate
the final stage where the results will be determined.
The winners will only be known on the evening
of the Reception on 22 April 2001.
In addition to the 15 awards, there will be
2 scholarships being awarded on the evening.
There is the Culinary Scholarship and the Wine
Scholarship. Applicants will need to undergo
stringent tests and interviews by the relevant
bodies. Successful applicants will get to travel
overseas and immense themselves in the practical
study environment.
As part of WGS 2001 special event, the Awards
of Excellence promises to be a pristine and
exciting event, and one that simply cannot be
missed!
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Singapore's
F&B Stars
Singapore will have its very own industry Oscars
for food & beverage and hospitality - the World
Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence.
Inspired
by the Michelin in France and James Beard in America,
the World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence, organised
by Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd and endorsed by the
Singapore Tourism Board (STB), will be officially launched
during the World Gourmet Summit (WGS) in April 2001.
Established to celebrate the spectrum of talents found
within Singapore’s food & beverage and hospitality
industries, these awards serve to recognise those who
have achieved a distinct reputation for providing world-class
dining experiences.
"Through
the awards, we want to recognize and identify the best
talents, products and services of the Food & Beverage
industry”, Mr Peter A. Knipp, co-organiser of the
Awards explained.
"We
certainly hope that the award winners will not only
encourage greater professionalism and creativity but
also inspire younger talents to achieve such award status”’
added Mr Knipp.
The implementation of the Awards of Excellence is also
in line with STB’s objective to position Singapore
as a Gourmet Capital.
“By
cultivating talents in the local food & beverage
industry, and subsequently expanding the Awards to recognise
regional talents, it is our vision to elevate Singapore
in the international gourmet echelon to the likes of
the culinary cities of New York and Paris,” said
Mr Kevin Leong, STB’s Director of Events Marketing.
The Awards of Excellence comprises 5 different categories
with 15 individual awards ranging from the Chef of the
Year to Best Culinary Institution, and Best Sommelier
to Best Food & Beverage Article.
Two achievement awards – Who’s Who in Food
& Beverage Industry and Lifetime Achievement –
will also be presented to individuals in the industry
who have made significant contributions to the culinary
scene in Singapore. Selected jurors who are prominent
food & beverage professionals, fine food & wine
merchants, journalists, restaurant critics and members
of food & wine associations have nominated the candidates
for the Awards.
The nomination process for the awards began last November
and nominees are being evaluated at three different
stages. * At present, the results of the second round
of nomination have been collated and finalists for all
categories have been determined. The line up of nominees
will be announced at a press conference held today at
8 on the Bay, the restaurant overlooking the Kallang
River. The final stage of the nomination process will
involve an external audit firm. The winners will only
be announced on the evening of the Gala Reception on
22 April 2001.
*Please refer to the details
of the selection process.
Please do visit our website at www.wgs2001.com for the
latest information or contact:
Mr.
Peter A. Knipp
Managing Director
Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd
Tel: (65) 273 7707 Fax: (65) 270 1763
Email: heritage@singnet.com.sg
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Mr
Lim Hwee Peng
Assistant Manager, F&B Projects
Peter Knipp Holdings Pte Ltd
Tel: (65) 273 7707 Fax: (65) 270 1763
Email: limhwee@asiacuisine.com
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