Hospitality keen to recognise its best

Food Hawke's Bay manager Patricia Small said the awards were an indication of the region's best restaurants and cafes. photo / Duncan Brown

Organisers are calling for nominations ahead of this year's Hawke's Bay Hospitality Awards.

Now in their eighth year, the awards aim to recognise outstanding hospitality workers in Hawke's Bay across 13 categories.

Open only to industry members, the nomination process will start on Monday.

Four finalists will be chosen in each category and announced on April 20 at an official launch, with the overall winners revealed at a glitzy ceremony on May 25.

Food Hawke's Bay manager Patricia Small said the awards were an indication of the region's best restaurants and cafes.

"The awards are a means of reassuring members of the public that these establishments and the people within the industry are worthy of recognition and makes their dining choices easier."

To nominate or for more information, visit: www.hbhospoawards.co.nz

Award categories
*Napier and Hastings i-SITE Outstanding Cafe
*Steinlager Pure - Outstanding Bar
*Sportsground - Outstanding Ethnic Restaurant
*Zeelandt Brewery - Outstanding Winery Restaurant
*Dhall & Nash - Outstanding Wine & Beverage List
*Goodtime Foods - Outstanding Winery Experience
*EIT - Outstanding Front of House Team
*Sacred Hill - Outstanding Chef
*Basepoint - Outstanding Coffee Establishment
*Simply Squeezed - Outstanding 'Local'
*Restaurant Association - Outstanding Restaurant
*Clearview Estate - Best Ambience/Style
*Bounce Hangover Helper - Outstanding Supplier/Sales Rep