Seeking Concessions Stand-outs! Submit your nominations!
More than the money is in the food and now it's time to give recognition to the best of the cooks and bottle washers — the changemakers in concessions who make the fan experience memorable.
Get ready for the Venues Today SILVER SPOON AWARDS!
Venues Today is inviting you to nominate outstanding achievement in concesssions and catering in sports and entertainment in the categories of:
• Best new menu item for 2016
• Best sustainability initiative for 2016
• Best new concept in food and drink for 2016
Who is eligible?
Executives in food and drink operations at sport and entertainment venues internationally.
How to nominate?
1) Please send a 250-400 word description, including the person, title and company helming the initiative (NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE! Include in the body of the email).
2) Include a description of the winning endeavor including what, where, when it rolled out and how much it cost.
3) Make sure your name and contact information are available so we can contact you if there are any further questions or for more details.
4) E-mail nominations to nominations@venuestoday.com by Friday, August 12, 2016.
How will winners be selected?
Venues Today has recruited a highly qualified jury of peers in the industry to judge nominations for originality, impact on the industry and game-changing characteristics. Along with the staff of Venues Today, the jury will select outstanding contributions to the industry in food and drink service.
Winning initiatives will be profiled in the October issue of Venues Today.
Why now?
Concessions service is a major contributor to the guest experience at venues worldwide. Concessions have a major role in marketing, analytics, public relations, sponsor fulfillment and every other aspect of the fan experience. Venues Today is recognizing those initiatives that take us all to the next level.
Please send your nominations to nominations@venuestoday.com by Frtiday, August 12, 2016.