The Prison Catering Award is open to those working directly in state male and female prisons, young offender institutes and those in contracted out operations this award seeks to recognise the unsung work of caterers in this sector.
Judges are looking for those who have overcome operational challenges, innovated with ingredients and menus, achieved training success for team members or prisoners working alongside them, sought feedback on the food served and responded.
The Public Sector Catering Awards feature 19 award categories and aim to celebrate the outstanding contributions of those working across the industry. Nominations will close on Friday 31st January 2025.
Matthew White, chair of the Public Sector Catering Alliance, said: “The PSC Awards have once again been launched and entries are now open and so now is your opportunity to celebrate loudly and proudly the public sector food individuals and teams who each and every day deliver excellence to communities in schools, hospitals, care homes, the armed forces, prisons, colleges and universities.
“Nominate your teams, staff or peers for one of these prestigious awards. Winning a Public Sector Catering Award not only recognises individuals and teams but also helps highlight the importance and in some cases life changing services that you provide.
“These awards promote the amazing work that takes place each day, sustaining communities in the face of adversity. There are a huge array of categories to nominate too, so I urge you to take a look at the website and enter your heroes. So be proud and celebrate all that is good about the products and services colleagues provide.”
The Public Sector Catering Award categories include:
- Armed Forces Caterer of the Year Award (not open for nominations)
- Care Catering Award
- Catering College Award
- Catering Manager of the Year Award
- Chef of the Year Award
- Contract Caterer of the Year Award
- Education Catering Award
- Health and Nutrition Award
- Hospital Catering Award
- Innovation Award
- Marketing Award
- Prison Catering Award (New for 2025)
- Special Contribution Award
- Sustainability Award
- Team of the Year Award
- Training and Apprenticeship Award
- University Catering Award
- Unsung Hero
- Lifetime Achievement Award (not open for nominations)
To nominate someone for a Public Sector Catering Award, visit here.