Okku Dubai won 2016 Independent Restaurant Team of the Year. Okku Dubai won 2016 Independent Restaurant Team of the Year.

Think like a judge

Don’t be daunted by the judging process. Yes, our panel of judges are industry experts, but so are you. With this in mind, take a moment to think about the types of detail that would impress you if you were presiding over the entries. What is it about your company, concept, team or individual that makes it stand out from the competition? Don’t forget that although our judges will examine each nomination in detail, you are likely to be up against dozens of other entries, so make sure that your submission contains an element that will prevent it from blending in with the rest. Tell a story with a beginning, middle and end to ensure that the judges remember your entry long after they put down their papers for the day.

Don’t Miss out on a technicality
After putting in all this effort, you do not want to risk missing out on a technicality. The Caterer Middle East Awards nomination process is straightforward but it is one that must be followed rigidly in order to qualify. Make sure you stick to our word counts to ensure fairness among the vast number of entries. Entries that are too long will be penalised or disqualified. Please remember to only submit entries via the official website and read the entry guidelines beforehand at www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/catererawards. If you follow these instructions and our five simple steps, you can rest assured that you have given yourself the best possible chance of winning a coveted Caterer Middle East Award.

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Good luck!