Andrew received the award for his positive support of college training and education across the UK throughout his career. He has championed culinary competitions for students, encouraging participating colleges to raise the standards of learners and apprentices.
He has championed culinary competitions for students, encouraging participating colleges to raise the standards of learners and apprentices. Andrew also recognises and leverages the privilege of his position in the Craft Guild of Chefs, both as a past Chairman and now as the Director of Operations, to inspire, support and grow the delivery of essential training for chefs across all curriculums. He has a wealthy track record for doing this and working directly with associated colleges – either via PACE or the Craft Guild of Chefs.
Geoff Booth, national chair of PACE, said: “Once again, the winners of the PACE Awards have demonstrated the remarkable level of commitment, talent and ingenuity that individuals and teams working within the hospitality and catering education sector possess. Year on year, regardless of the challenges presented, they develop innovative and engaging methods of raising standards in teaching and inspiring the next generation of industry professionals.
“I congratulate all of this year's worthy winners. With the abundance of creativity and progressive thinking in the training and education sector, we can be sure that hospitality and catering training and education is in safe hands and will continue to enthuse and prepare students for a successful and dynamic career in our industry."
The National Chairman’s award was given to Fred Sirieix of Galvins at Windows. He was praised for his tireless enthusiasm and energy in raising the profile of restaurant service and management and promoting its benefits and career opportunities.
The 2016 PACE Awards winners:
- Partnership with Industry Award – Jason Benn, Nelson & Colne College
- Best Chef Lecturer Award – Greg Cheeseman, Eastleigh College
- Best Hospitality Lecturer Award – Kristen Henderson, Lakefield Hospitality College
- Best Restaurant Service Lecturer – Andrew Bisconti, University College Birmingham
- Award for Environmental Sustainability Award – Glynn Mason, Manchester College
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Andrew Green, Craft Guild of Chefs
- National Chairman’s Award – Fred Sirieix, Galvins at Windows
The PACE Awards, a highlight of the PACE Learning & Development Forum 2016, took place on the evening of 10 March at the Hilton London Docklands
For more information on the PACE Awards 2016 visit www.paceuk.org.