This award seeks to recognise a Gourmet Retailer in Singapore that features an interesting range and variety of premium gourmet products. Eligible establishments must have been in operation for minimum 6 months (at the point of nomination) and a physical store in Singapore and/or an online transaction services. The nominated establishment should demonstrate exceptional resourcefulness in obtaining the product specific to customer’s requirements and continually meets or exceeds customers’ expectations.

Evaluation criteria:

• Concept & Decor: Nominated retailers should posses a distinctive concept or theme.
• Variety: Nominated establishment has a wide range of gourmet products available and constantly strives to improve the variety of products offered.
• Value: Nominated establishment offers prices in relation to the quality of products and services provided.
• Accessibility: Nominated establishment is conveniently located and easily accessible, including handicap access.
• Product Knowledge: Nominated establishment posses strong product knowledge.

* AOE2016 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2017.

This award seeks to recognise a hospitality institution that provides courses for nurturing food & beverage talents in Singapore. Eligible institutions must provide full-time and part-time courses that enrich students with expert knowledge within the culinary & service field. The hospitality institution has to be certified by local government bodies and the courses must provide internationally recognised professional accreditation. Such courses should be conducted in a formal learning environment.

Evaluation criteria:

• Environment Setting: The nominated institution posses environmental factors that encourage the acquiring of skills and knowledge through a professional settings which include appropriate setup of academic rooms and practical surroundings.
• Quality of Professors/Lecturers : Highly educated professors/lecturers  that not only have experience teaching, but also real-world skills.
• Curriculum : An extensive offering of programme to enhance the flexibility and progressive advancement of the respective profession.
• Value:  The pricing structure takes into account all characteristics of the programme reflecting the degree of accreditation, level of professionalism and the atmosphere of the campus.

* AOE2016 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2017.

This award seeks to recognise a hospitality institution that provides courses for nurturing food & beverage talents in Asia. Eligible institutions must provide full-time and part-time courses that enrich students with expert knowledge within the culinary & service field. The hospitality institution has to be certified by local government bodies and the courses must provide internationally recognised professional accreditation. Such courses should be conducted in a formal learning environment.

Evaluation criteria:

• Environment Setting: The nominated institution posses environmental factors that encourage the acquiring of skills and knowledge through a professional settings which include appropriate setup of academic rooms and practical surroundings.
• Quality of Professors/Lecturers : Highly educated professors/lecturers  that not only have experience teaching, but also real-world skills.
• Curriculum : An extensive offering of programme to enhance the flexibility and progressive advancement of the respective profession.
• Value:  The pricing structure takes into account all characteristics of the programme reflecting the degree of accreditation, level of professionalism and the atmosphere of the campus.

* AOE2016 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2017.