It’s once again time to celebrate the best of the best! Nominations are now being accepted for the Catersource 2023 Achievement in Catered Events awards (ACE)! We invite you to submit your best work from the past year. Join in the excitement and the spirit of our industry as we celebrate the hard work and exceptional accomplishments of our peers.
To submit an entry to this year’s ACE awards and see the full list of categories, please visit our awards portal at https://ace-gala.awardsplatform.com/
Important Dates
- Jan. 1st, 2022–Nov. 30, 2022 | Eligibility period for entries
- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 | Regular submission deadline ($99 fee)
- Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 | Late Bird submission deadline ($160 fee)
This year’s ACE awards, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 will be like no other since you can now enter brand new categories! This year’s new categories include:
National Caterer of the Year
This award is presented to the company, whose catering business is exceptional in all aspects, including business proficiency and culinary expertise. Catered events of any size or type executed within the United States of America will be considered, either executed in a venue or area owned by an entity other than the catering company, or on the catering company’s own property.
International Caterer of the Year
This award is presented to the company whose catering business is exceptional in all aspects, including business proficiency and culinary expertise. Catered events of any size or type executed outside of the United States of America will be considered, either executed in a venue or area owned by an entity other than the catering company, or on the catering company’s own property.
Catered Social Event of the Year
The caterer should be responsible for the original menu concept, design, and management of catering production. Social events can include, but are not limited to, birthday parties, anniversaries, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, etc.
Catered Fundraising Event of the Year
The caterer should be responsible for the original menu concept, design, and management of catering production. The event must be for a nonprofit organization and serve as a fundraiser.
Catered Wedding of the Year
The best catered wedding is defined as a wedding that stands out as extraordinary and innovative. The caterer should be responsible for the original menu concept, design, and management of catering production.
Catered Micro Event of the Year
A micro event is defined as a catered event for 50 guests or fewer, that stands out as extraordinary and innovative. The caterer should be responsible for the original menu concept, design, and management of catering production.
Product or Technological Innovation of the Year
Celebrating technological or product innovation that has helped solve a problem for the catering and events industry. Examples could include, but are not limited to, new sanitary and hygienic products, unique packaging, time-saving products, and software.
Sustainability in Catering
Events must place a keen eye on sustainability (i.e., zero waste, diversity, equity and inclusion, etc.).
