Footprint Awards 2014 - shortlist announced

For the fourth year running entry levels to the annual Footprint Awards have broken previous records; in the industry’s only scheme that celebrates achievement throughout the entire food supply chain.

The record quantity, as well as the quality of submissions received, is indicative of the extent to which responsible business practices are being embedded in foodservice and hospitality corporate agenda, say organisers.

Nick Fenwicke-Clennell, Footprint Media Group CEO commented: “The sheer number and quality of entries demonstrates that the way our industry perceives sustainability has changed enormously in recent years. The very notion of sustainability having once been a ‘buzz word’ has become outdated.

“This shortlist is testament to the fact that it is now a critical issue very much embedded in business plans and acknowledged as an area that can really add value to operations.  However, this is by no means a fait accompli.  The goalposts continue to move and there is certainly no room for complacency for those organisations who want to continue to make their mark in this area.”

The news that previous records have been broken comes as the eagerly anticipated shortlists for the 2014 awards are announced.

There are 13 awards in total, 11 open to nominations, and two – the Community Vote and Special Achievement Award, which are in the hands of the public and a special team of Footprint judges.

The shortlists for the 11 award categories open to nominations are:

Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Award

Bidvest 3663

London Linen Group

Mara Seaweed 

Waste Management and Reduction Award

Brakes

Coca-Cola Enterprises

Lexington Catering

Nestlé Professional

Winnow Solutions

Environmentally Friendly Logistics Award

Aramark & Chef Direct

Bidvest 3663

Spirit Pub Company

Sustainable Sourcing Award

Ampersand

Court Catering

The University of Manchester

Sustainable Supplier Award

Delphis Eco

Huhtamaki

London Linen Group

Uptown Biodiesel

Wyke Farms 

Energy Efficiency Award

Court Catering

Quintex

Wyke Farms

Sustainable Catering Equipment Manufacturer Award

Active Food Solutions

Electrolux Professional

Gram UK

Victor Manufacturing

Winterhalter 

Economic Sustainability Award

Enterprise Inns

Spirit Pub Company

Wyke Farms

Stakeholder Engagement Award

Green10

Solocup Europe

WRAP

Social Impact and Diversity Award

Centreplate

CH&Co

Compass Group

Enterprise Inns

Sodexo

Sustainability in Education

University of Brighton

University of Durham

University of Manchester

 

Nominees for the Community Vote and Special Achievement Award will be announced later this month.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held at East Wintergarden in London, on 22^nd May 2014. For tickets click here.