This award seeks to recognise an individual who is a pastry apprentice in a food and beverage (F&B) establishment. This individual should demonstrate a high level of passion, a strong sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for learning.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who is a culinary apprentice in a food and beverage (F&B) establishment. This individual should demonstrate a high level of passion, a strong sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for learning.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who is a practicing pastry chef in a restaurant or hotel environment. This individual should demonstrate a high level of commitment to pastry education and training and has provided support and guidance to nurture WSQ apprentices.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who is a practising culinary chef in a restaurant or hotel environment. This individual should demonstrate a high level of commitment to culinary education and training and has provided support and guidance to nurture WSQ apprentices.

This award seeks to recognise the efforts of food and beverage (F&B) establishments in supporting WSQ. The F&B establishment should have demonstrated consistent efforts in hiring WSQ graduates, providing internship opportunities for WSQ trainees and adoption of WSQ schemes.

This award seeks to recognise the efforts of hotels in supporting WSQ. The hotel should have demonstrated consistent efforts in hiring WSQ graduates, providing internship opportunities for WSQ trainees and adoption of WSQ schemes.

This award seeks to recognise food and beverage (F&B) establishments which have demonstrated a high level of excellence and commitment in WSQ training. The F&B establishment should have displayed exceptional accomplishment in implementing quality WSQ training in house.

This award seeks to recognise hotels which demonstrate a high level of excellence and commitment in WSQ training. The hotel should have displayed exceptional accomplishment in implementing quality WSQ training in house.

This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence in Singapore. Eligible restaurants must have been in operation for two or more years (at the point of nomination) and demonstrate a well-maintained standard of excellence. The nominee should also consistently set new standards of excellence in improving its cuisine and service.

This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain that serves Asian cuisine and promotes culinary and service excellence in Singapore. Eligible restaurants must have been in operation for two or more years (at the point of nomination). The nominated restaurant must have consistently exceeded the standards of excellence and provided extraordinary dining experiences for guests.

This award seeks to recognise a new restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence in Singapore. Eligible new restaurants must have been in operation for more than a year but less than two years (at the point of nomination). The nominated restaurant must have consistently exceeded the standards of excellence and provided extraordinary dining experience for guests.

This award seeks to recognise a Restaurant Manager who is professional and knowledgeable. The nominee demonstrates a high degree of competence in managing a successful restaurant operation. Eligible candidates must have been working in Singapore in the capacity of Restaurant Manager for a minimum of one year (at the point of nomination) in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

This award seeks to recognise a Food and Beverage Manager who is professional, knowledgeable and who possesses a high degree of competence. Eligible candidate must have been working in Singapore in the capacity of Food and Beverage Manager for a minimum of one year (at the point of nomination). The nominee must be directly involved and responsible for at least two food & beverage outlets and banquet facilities in a hotel environment in Singapore.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who possesses in-depth knowledge of wines. The nominee must be capable of delivering excellent wine service (salesmanship and wine recommendation) to enhance the customer’s overall dining experience. Eligible candidates must have been working in Singapore in the capacity of Sommelier for a minimum of one year (at the point of nomination), in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

This award is presented to a restaurant featuring a wine list of impressive range and variety; primarily from Italy, Spain and France. Eligible restaurants must have been in operation for a minimum of one year (at the point of nomination). The nominated restaurant must be a restaurant / restaurant chain located in Singapore that promotes culinary and service excellence.

This award is presented to a restaurant featuring a wine list of impressive range and variety; primarily from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, Mexico and the United States. Eligible restaurant has to be in operation for a minimum of one year (at the point of nomination). The nominated restaurant must be a restaurant / restaurant chain located in Singapore that promotes culinary and service excellence.

This award seeks to recognise a bar with the ability to provide a complete nightlife experience for its patrons. The nominee should be a popular establishment that is creating a ‘buzz’ in Singapore and must have been in operation for at least six months (at the point of nomination).

This award seeks to recognise a Gourmet Retailer in Singapore that features an impressive range and variety of premium gourmet products. Eligible establishments must have been in operation for one or more years (at the point of nomination) and a physical store in Singapore and / or an online presence. The nominated establishment demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness in obtaining the product specific to customer’s requirements and continually meets or exceeds customers’ expectations.

This award is presented to a Gourmet Distributor in Singapore that features an impressive range of gourmet products targeted at industry clients. Eligible candidates must have been in operation for one or more years (at the time of nomination).

This award seeks to recognise a Wine Retailer in Singapore that features an impressive range of quality wine products. Eligible establishments must have been in operation for one or more years (at the point of nomination). The Wine Retailer of the Year should display exceptional resourcefulness in obtaining the product specific to the customers’ requirements and continually meet or exceed customers’ expectations.

This award is presented to a wine distributor in Singapore that features an impressive range and variety of excellent wines targeted towards its industry clients. Eligible candidate must have been in operation for one or more years (at the point of nomination).

This award seeks to recognise a catering team with the most creative and impressive banquet set-up. The nominated establishments may be from hotels, restaurants or event catering companies.

This award seeks to recognise a Banquet Manager who is professional, knowledgeable and who possesses a high degree of competence. Eligible candidate must have been working in Singapore in the capacity of Banquet Manager for a minimum of one year (at point of nomination) and is directly involved and solely responsible for the banquet facilities in a hotel environment in Singapore.

This award seeks to recognise a food photograph that explicitly showcase the style and characteristic of the featured dish in an open category featuring raw, processed or cooked food.

This award is presented to a journalist who has written a food article (single) that has either been published in a magazine or newspaper. The journalists’ article should feature a restaurant(s) or Singapore-related cuisine and/or portrayed the culinary/dining scene in Singapore.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who is directly involved in a restaurant operation and demonstrates a high level of talent and creativity in preparing Asian-inspired cuisine. Eligible candidates must have been working in Singapore for at least three years (at point of nomination) in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who has exceptional talent in the pastry field. The nominee should display the ability to drive the consistency and quality in pastries, desserts and / or bakery products offered at an outlet or various outlets. Eligible candidates must have been working in Singapore in the capacity of Pastry Chef for at least one year (at the point of nomination). The candidate must also be directly involved in daily operations and quality checks in their respective organisation.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who is 32 years of age and below (as of 1 January 2010) who is directly involved in a restaurant operation in Singapore. The nominee should display exceptional culinary talent and is driven to raise standards of culinary excellence. Eligible candidates must have been a working chef in Singapore for a minimum of one year (at the point of nomination) in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

This award seeks to recognise an Executive Chef who is directly involved and responsible for at least two food & beverage outlets and banquet facilities in a hotel environment in Singapore. Eligible candidates must have been an Executive Chef for at least three years and worked in Singapore for the past one year (at the point of nomination). Eligible candidates must have consistently set standards of excellence in the culinary arts as well as providing excellent dining experiences.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who is directly involved in restaurant operations in Singapore. The nominee must have consistently set standards of excellence in the culinary arts as well as provide excellent dining experiences. Eligible candidates must have been a working chef in the kitchen for the past three years in Singapore (at the point of nomination). Eligible candidates must also be directly involved in creating and driving the menu concept and kitchen operations in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

The scholar will have the opportunity to visit the Frescobaldi wine estate, Villa Panna to gain insightful knowledge on Acqua Panna and attend a course/apprenticeship at ALMA La Scuola Internationale di Cucina Italiana.

The Scholar will have the opportunity to attend a culinary course / apprenticeship at Johnson & Wales University. The course will cover essential topics such as product origins, various cooking and presentation techniques.

The scholar will have the opportunity to visit the renowned Bodegas Torres winery in Spain to learn about the intricacies of winemaking. The programme will cover topics such as viticulture, yeast study, fermentation, quality control, sensorial analysis, and ageing in oak barrels.

The scholar will have the opportunity to visit the renowned Cantina Marabino Sicily winery in Italy to learn about the intricacies of winemaking. The programme will cover topics such as viticulture, yeast study, fermentation, quality control, sensorial analysis, and ageing in oak barrels.

The Scholar will have the opportunity to visit the wineries of La Lagune and Paul Jaboulet to learn about the terroir, vineyards and participate in the harvest. Programme topics will also include exploring Hermitage and understanding the making of La Chapelle and La Lagune.

The scholar will have the opportunity to attend Valrhona's Ecole du Grand Chocolat, France. The course will cover various aspects of chocolate making and pastry, focusing on the techniques and creations.

In an effort to champion culinary excellence, two new education scholarships will be presented by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy and Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) on the World Gourmet Summit (WGS) Awards Of Excellence platform.

In an effort to champion culinary excellence, two new education scholarships will be presented by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy and Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) on the World Gourmet Summit (WGS) Awards Of Excellence platform.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who is the owner of a chain of well-established, successful restaurants. The restaurants must have been in operation in the country for a minimum of one year (at the time of nomination) with a commitment to develop social initiatives in the culinary field and promote culinary and service excellence.

This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain which serves Asian cuisine and promotes culinary and service excellence in the region. Eligible restaurants must have been in operation for two or more years (at the point of nomination). The nominated restaurant must have consistently exceeded the standards of excellence and provided extraordinary dining experiences for guests.

This award seeks to recognise an individual who is directly involved in a restaurant operation and demonstrates a high level of talent and creativity in preparing Asian-inspired cuisine. Eligible candidates must have been working in the country for a minimum of one year (at point of nomination) in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

This award seeks to recognise a culinary instituition that offers courses for nurturing culinary talents. Eligible institutions must provide full-time and part-time courses that enrich students with expert knowledge within the culinary field. The culinary institution has to be certified by the local government bodies and the courses must provide professional accreditation. Such courses should be conducted in a formal learning environment.

This award seeks to recognise an individual whose significant contributions over a minimum span of 15 years have led to the promotion and growth of excellence within the Food & Beverage industry. This individual is a visionary who has constantly strived for higher standards and contributed ideas to influence the development of the Food & Beverage industry.

The World Gourmet Summit (WGS) Awards Of Excellence launched its very own Hall Of Fame in 2009 to cohere progressed recognition for industry players and establishments who play elemental roles in cementing the food and beverage (F&B) scene in Singapore. This year, the WGS Awards Of Excellence celebrates its tenth year in the industry and we are proud to induct Chef Eric Teo, recipient of the Executive Chef of the Year Presented by Tabasco for 2006, 2008 and 2009, into the WGS Awards Of Excellence Hall Of Fame.

The World Gourmet Summit (WGS) Awards Of Excellence launched its very own Hall Of Fame in 2009 to cohere progressed recognition for industry players and establishments who play elemental roles in cementing the food and beverage (F&B) scene in Singapore. This year, the WGS Awards Of Excellence celebrates its tenth year in the industry and we are proud to induct The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, recipient of the regional Culinary Institution of the Year for 2006, 2007 and 2009, into the WGS Awards Of Excellence Hall Of Fame.