Newsflash: The Caterer 2013 Awards have shifted to June. But fret not, here’s our handy guide on drawing up a nomination that really shines

The fifth annual Caterer Awards will be held on June 12 2013. Almost 12 weeks earlier than its usual September date (primarily because we at Caterer HQ were so excited about it) so it is crucial to start thinking about your entries now in order to be in with a good chance of winning.

The nominations process will open mid-February – yes, this month – and you’ll only have eight weeks in which to submit your entries.

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Based on feedback, this year’s entry process has undergone a bit of a revamp – with clearer and tighter guidelines in some areas and stricter word-counts to ensure fairness among entries.

We’ve amended the Events Caterer of the Year category to recognise a whole team instead of just one person and done the same with Restaurant of the Year and Bar of the Year because we know that often the success of an outlet isn’t down to just the one individual.

Restaurant Team of the Year has been split to recognise hotel and independent outlets. We’ve also brought in a couple of new categories; Chief Steward of the Year and Casual Dining Team of the Year, which you can read more about below.

This year’s entries are relevant from March 2012-March 2013 and entries in the ‘people’ categories must be supported by five strong customer and colleague testimonials.

Follow our guide below, and use the handy checklist to ensure your entries meet the basic requirements to shortlist and potentially win!

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