The Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by John Gilbert, will recognise the individual winner’s commitment, contribution and success in the workplace.
The Training and Development Award will celebrate a company or individual who has done outstanding work in supporting staff development.
Glenn Roberts, CESA chair, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to announce these awards now. By shining a spotlight on apprenticeships and training we hope they will encourage and inspire individuals and companies.
“With Brexit looming, the skills shortage is even more of a business threat. We have to encourage young people to consider careers in foodservice and, at the same time, raise professionalism throughout the industry.”
The conference, where the award will be announced, has the theme of ‘evolving in a disruptive environment’ and the awards will follow a boost from CESA to tackle the skills shortage and push the foodservice industry to commit to higher levels of training.
The awards are open to all CESA members and associate members and will close on 19 October.
The winners of both awards will be announced during the Gala dinner on 15 November at the De Vere Cotswold Water Park.
To find out how to enter the awards, contact the CESA secretariat.