To make the entry procedure as fair as possible we are asking all entrants to follow the same basic format. This will enable you to make a stronger case for your entry and will allow the judges to make more informed decisions.

If you have any queries relating to the entry form please contact Lisa Goold on 020 8652 3656 or email lisa.goold@rbi.co.uk

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • All questions must be completed and the nominee’s CV attached before the form can be submitted.
  • Incomplete entries can be saved for further amendments (please click the save button at the end of the form ) an automated email with your personal link will be sent to you for you to return and complete your entry.
  • Entries must be submitted or authorised by the nominator.If you are self nominating you must provide full detail of your referee.
  • Each of the six questions should be answered and each answer must not be more than 300 words.
  • In addition to the six questions, please complete the summary, summarising your entry in no more than 300 words.
  • If applicable, supporting material may be sent to: Lisa Goold, Project Manager, Acorn Awards 2008, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5AS Please ensure you label the supporting material with the nominee’s full name.

ENTRY CONDITIONS

  • Nominees must be British nationals OR employed in the UK hospitality industry.
  • Nominees must be under the age of 30 on 2 February 2008.
  • Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
  • Closing date for entries is Friday 29 February 2008
  • Judging will take place on Friday 11 April 2008. Winners will be notified within two weeks.
  • Winners MUST be available to attend the presentation at Malmaison Oxford, 3 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1LD on 15 and 16 June 2008. Each winner will receive a gold colour Acorn badge and commemorative plaque. Winners will be invited to join Oak, made up of past winners of this award.

Please complete all sections:

 

 
NOMINEE DETAILS
(Please ensure you provide details for the nominee and include the address for their current place of work)
Full name:
Date of birth:
Job Title:
company  
Address:

Email :
Telephone
CV attached  
 
NOMINATOR DETAILS
Full name:
Job title
Company
Address:
Email:
Telephone :

REFEREE DETAILS (if applicable)
(If you are nominating yourself, please supply details of a referee so that
the judges can verify your statement if necessary)

Referee's name:
Job title
Company
Address:
Email
Telephone
 
Please answer the following 6 questions and the summary in no more than 300 words per answer (failure to do this may result in your entry being disqualified).
Attach ONE document only (preferably using Microsoft WORD) and save your file as your company name.
 

QUESTION 1
What is the nominee’s proven career progression to date?
Please outline key areas of responsibility in terms of revenue and staff.
 

QUESTION 2
What has the nominee achieved to date?
Please give details of their contribution to the organisation, highlighting the difference this has made to the company and the industry at large (this could be in terms of profit, man management etc).
 

QUESTION 3
What has the nominee contributed to the industry (e.g. promoting the industry to colleges?)
 

QUESTION 4
How has ambition been demonstrated in the nominee’s job and within your organisation?
 

QUESTION 5
What key disciplines has the nominee learnt and adopted so far in their career (e.g. setting up a business, self-development?)
 

QUESTION 6
What has the nominee done that is ‘over and above’ their job description?
 

SUMMARY
Please summarise your entry in no more than 300 words
Word document attached Your WORD document should contain all 6 answers and your summary