LACA has revealed the shortlist for its 2014 Awards. There are 11 separate awards, with winners due to be announced on July 10th at the Gala Dinner during the association's Main Event annual conference and exhibition.
The shortlisted entries for 10 of the awards can be seen below, the Chair's Award is made directly by the office-holder, this year Carrieanne Bishop.
LACA Awards for Excellence - Nomination Shortlist 2014
LACA Catering Business of the Year (sponsored by Hobart)
• London Borough of Tower Hamlets – Contract Services
• North Ayrshire - FM Catering
• Plymouth CC - PCC Education Catering Service
LACA Specialist Caterer/Catering Team (sponsored by Premier Foods)
• Gateshead Council – Civic Catering
• North Ayrshire – Tournament Café Team
LACA Primary School Catering Team (sponsored by McCain Foods)
• Northbury Primary School, London Borough of Barking
• St Giles Junior School, Warwickshire County Caterers
• Morecambe Bay Community Primary School, Lancashire County Council
LACA Secondary School Catering Team (sponsored by 3663)
• Manchester Health Academy, Manchester City Council
• Seven Kings High School, Essex County Council
• Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw, Torfaen Council
LACA Education Catering Marketing Award (sponsored by AVL Consultancy)
• Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL)
• ISS Facility Services – Education
The Nan Berger Memorial Award (sponsored by Urban Eat)
• North Ayrshire
• Plymouth Education Catering
• Taylor Shaw - Durham
Roger Davis Outstanding Achievement Award (sponsored by E&R Moffat)
• Gill Jones – RCT Catering Services
• Marcia Lewis – Caerphilly Catering Services
• Sandra Weigel – Carmarthenshire County Council
LACA Change For Life Award (sponsored by Pasta King)
• Bolton Council
• Manchester Fayre
• Taylor Shaw
LACA Self Delivered Secondary School Award (sponsored by Nationwide)
• Goole High School
• The Oldham Academy
• Wolgarston High School
LACA Self Delivered Primary School Award (sponsored by ParentPay)
• Shortlist to be confirmed
LACA Outstanding Supplier of the Year (sponsored by LACA)
• Pasta King
• Premier Foods
• Unilever Food Solutions