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Sommelier of the Year Award
For the sommelier who makes every pairing sing
About this category
The Sommelier of the Year Award recognises a sommelier whose knowledge, list building and service make wine a highlight of the visit.
The judges look for expertise, guest feedback and commercial results.
Eligibility
Open to sommeliers and wine professionals in hospitality, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on knowledge and service
- The wine list and its sales
- Guest and colleague feedback
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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