Is the top foodservice equipment apprentice in YOUR company?
Nominations are now open for FEA’s
Apprentice of the Year Award, sponsored by John Gilbert. This is the opportunity for foodservice
equipment companies to celebrate the next generation, by encouraging employees
who have achieved progress through training to enter.
“This award is all about looking to
the future,” says Paul Anderson, chair of the Foodservice Equipment
Association. “FEA is proud to run it
and we are hugely grateful to John Gilbert for his passion and support. The nominees are the people who will be
driving the industry in the coming decades.
It’s brilliant that our industry has the opportunity to recognise and
applaud their hard work and dedication, right at the beginning of their career.”
The award is open to new starters,
apprentices and trainees from any discipline within a FEA member company. They should currently be undertaking an
apprenticeship or workplace training programme, or have completed one within
the past 12 months. A full description
of the judging criteria, entry details and the entry form can be found on the FEA
Industry Conference website at feaconference.co.uk. The deadline for entries is 27th
September and the shortlist will be announced on 14th October.
Along with their trophy and
certificate, the winner receives a £1,000 cash prize and a bursary to cover participation
in FEA’s core training schemes, PFS (Principles of Food Service) and CFSP
(Certified Food Service Professional).
They also receive a place at next year’s FEA Conference, including
overnight accommodation and travel costs.
Runners up receive a certificate and trophy.
Anderson says, “The Apprentice of
the Year Award is an accolade that’s recognised throughout the industry,
reflecting the winner’s commitment to personal progression. I’m delighted that John Gilbert will be on
hand to make the award. He is a lifelong
supporter of developing and encouraging young foodservice equipment
professionals. His generous sponsorship
of the award highlights how upholding standards and developing skills can move
the industry forward.”
The award winner and runners up
will be announced at the FEA Conference Gala Dinner on Thursday 21st
November 2024 at Hinckley Island Hotel. All nominees who are shortlisted will be
invited to the dinner.
For more information visit
feaconference.co.uk.
The picture with this release
shows, from the right, last year’s Apprentice of the Year, Morris Fowler of
Falcon Foodservice Equipment, with John Gilbert, centre, and Simon Frost of
FEA.
The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA)is the independent, authoritative voice of the
foodservice equipment industry, representing
nearly 200 companies who supply, service and maintain all types of commercial
catering equipment - from utensils to full kitchen schemes. For more
information on FEA visit www.fea.org.uk
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