Ei Group launches revamped national awards scheme
Launching on 4 January, the Ei Group Awards for Excellence will be open to publicans across the UK that are part of the Ei Publican Partnerships Business Unit.
A number of industry experts have been invited to judge the awards, which are split into 13 categories including best newcomer, best turnaround, best community hub and headline award, Ei Group Pub of the Year to be picked by judges from the individual categories and awarded to the best all-rounder.
Award categories
Best Community Hub
Best Marketing Initiative
Best Food Offer
Best Sports Venue
Excellence in Cellar Standards
Best Joint Investment
Best Newcomer
Best Live Music Venue
Best Turnaround
Best Multiple Operator
Best Outdoor Area
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ei Group Pub of the Year
Ei Group commercial director Paul Harbottle commented: “Our new awards programme is an opportunity for us to celebrate the most outstanding operators across our estate, learn from the best and inspire other publicans to further raise retail standards and business performance.
“We look forward to reviewing the entries and discovering more about the many fantastic pubs we have across the country, and celebrating with our publicans at the awards night next summer.”
Entries for the The Ei Group Awards for Excellence awards close on 13 April, with winners to be announced at a gala ceremony at Coombe Abbey, Warwickshire, on 10 July.
