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Food and Hospitality Influencer of the Year Award

For the voice that sends diners and guests through the door

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About this category

The Food and Hospitality Influencer of the Year Award recognises a creator, blogger or critic whose honest, engaging content champions hospitality businesses.

The judges look for authenticity, an engaged audience and real support for independent venues.

Eligibility

Open to influencers, bloggers, critics and content creators covering food and hospitality, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.

Judging criteria

  • Entries are judged on content quality and authenticity
  • Audience engagement
  • Support for the industry and transparency with followers

Qualitative criteria

  • What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
  • How they work with others
  • What clients and colleagues say about them

Metrics

  • Results delivered this year
  • Clients or people helped
  • Recognition already received

Additional criteria

Include examples of the work, the results in figures where possible and a word from a client or colleague.

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