Call for nominations extended to March 31; awards program will recognize the best restaurant, server, and owner/operator in New York's bustling restaurant scene
NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwired - March 10, 2017) - The Restaurant Spotlight Awards has extended the deadline for nominations to March 31, 2017 for the awards program that celebrates the best of New York State's bustling restaurant scene. Until March 31, 2017, anyone can nominate New York restaurants (including bars, food trucks, and other food venues except for nationwide chains), and/or restaurant owners/operators, and/or servers for the awards program. There is no entry fee to participate, and there is no limit to the number of New York-based restaurants, owner/operators, and staff that anyone can nominate for the awards. Self-nominations are also accepted and encouraged.
The Restaurant Spotlight Awards were created to showcase and recognize those in the restaurant industry that serve the highest quality food, place their patrons first, and use innovative approaches to continually deliver the best customer service. Nominees are eligible to win prizes worth thousands of dollars if selected as a Winner or Finalist.
The Restaurant Spotlight Awards will shine a light on one winner and four finalists in each of these three award categories:
In addition, one restaurant nominated in the Restaurant of the Year Award category will receive a special judge's choice Rising Star Award. This award will recognize a restaurant that has been operating for less than a year, and has demonstrated significant success during their short time in business.
Winners and Finalists recognized as the "best of the best" in New York's restaurant industry will receive prizes ranging from prepaid credit cards, to leadership coaching, technology, and other items outlined on the awards website. The approximate retail value of all prizes in the Restaurant Spotlight Awards is US$91,497.
Esteemed Judging Panel
The panel of judges in the Restaurant Spotlight Awards have a strong connection to the restaurant industry. They are also frequent diners with a keen eye for great service, excellent food, and other traits being evaluated to determine the best of the best in New York's restaurant industry. Confirmed judges to date include:
Important Dates and Information
Nominations for the New York Restaurant Spotlight Awards will be accepted now through March 31, 2017. To determine the top 25 entries in each award category, all nominees will be subject to a public Voting Period that takes place from April 3, 2017 to April 22, 2017. At the close of the Voting Period, the esteemed panel of judges will begin evaluating the top 25 entries in each award category. Winners and finalists will be announced between May 18, 2017 to May 31, 2017.
Sponsors
The Restaurant Spotlight Awards are presented in partnership with the following organizations:
About the Restaurant Spotlight Awards
Based on a survey of more than 1,000 restaurants throughout North America, there is consensus that restaurants, managers, and serving staff do not receive the recognition they deserve. The Restaurant Spotlight Awards were created to showcase and recognize those in the restaurant industry that deserve to be called the "best of the best". Complete awards and nomination details can be found at restaurantspotlightawards.com.
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