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Thursday, October 20, 2005

James Sankey Award returns for third year of excellence

Tony Singh has announced the launch of the third James Sankey Award for Excellence in Service. The award gives young people from all over Scotland the chance to participate and compete for the prestigious accolade and this year the Head Chef and Proprietor of Oloroso promises that the competition will be even bigger and better.
The event is aimed at encouraging and celebrating young talent as well as boosting Scotland's restaurant reputation. Launched in memory of James Sankey, who died in 2002, the competition remains open to all restaurant staff and catering students between the ages of 18 and 28 in Scotland. However, in order to enhance the contest and ensure a fresh challenge, the 2005/06 award will cover a shorter timescale and the entry process will now work on a nomination basis. Industry support has already been provided from Belhaven, Fior Brands, Clark Speciality Foods, JB Foods and Greencity Wholefoods.

Judges include Singh himself, wine writer Will Lyons, Scottish Field's Editorial Director, Archie Mackenzie, George McIvor and Edinburgh lawyer, Bruce Minto. The winner will secure a number of exclusive prizes and unique career-building opportunities to help them enhance their skills and reach their full potential in their careers.

'We decided that in order to allow the more modest, raw talent the opportunity to shine, the award had to evolve,' says Tony. 'Nominating candidates and reducing the timescale seemed a much fairer approach. James would have been delighted with the success of the accolade and also the amount of support we have received over the past two years and I am confident that this year will be no different.'

Etienne Haro, winner of last year's James Sankey Award for excellence in service, added: 'Having entered the competition two years in a row I was thrilled to finally win the 2004/05 award. It was not only a great achievement but an honour and I would recommend the experience to anyone.'

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